SECURITY ENABLES STRATEGIC INVESTMENT AS LAMU REFINERY TAKES SHAPE
Kenya’s drive towards greater energy security, industrialisation and regional economic integration has received a major boost following the groundbreaking of the Dangote East Africa Petroleum Refinery in Lamu County on
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FROM SPORTS TO HEALTHCARE: SIAYA’S INFRASTRUCTURE TRANSFORMATIONS
From sports to healthcare, Siaya County is witnessing the transformation of Government development plans into tangible infrastructure projects. Defence Principal Secretary Dr. Patrick Mariru accompanied His Excellency the President and
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SAFEGUARDING KENYA’S CONSTITUTION ON KATIBA DAY
The Constitution is the foundation upon which Kenya’s democratic governance, national institutions and aspirations are anchored. It defines the relationship between citizens and the State, safeguards fundamental rights and freedoms,
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FORGED FOR DUTY: PRESIDENT RUTO PRESIDES OVER KDF RECRUITS PASS-OUT PARADE
The transformation from civilian life to military service demands discipline, resilience, sacrifice and an unwavering sense of duty. Through rigorous training, recruits are moulded into soldiers equipped not only with
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BOLSTERING COMMAND AND LEADERSHIP FOR MISSION READINESS
Professional armed forces depend on strong leadership, clear command structures and a deliberate system of talent development to maintain operational effectiveness and institutional excellence. The recognition and advancement of deserving
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63 YEARS OF SELF RULE
In a colourful commemoration of its attaining self-rule, Kenya, on 01 June 2026, celebrated its 63rd Madaraka Day at Wajir Stadium in Wajir County. The celebrations were led by the
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PRESIDENT WILLIAM RUTO COMMISSIONS 500 MODERN KDF HOUSING UNITS; LAUNCHES PHASE TWO EXPANSION AT ROYSAMBU
His Excellency Dr William Ruto, President of the Republic of Kenya and Commander in Chief of the Kenya Defence Forces, on Thursday 26 February 2026 commissioned 500 newly completed housing
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KDF HONOURED DURING STATE INVESTITURE CEREMONY
His Excellency Hon. Dr. William Samoei Ruto, CGH, President of the Republic of Kenya and Commander-in-Chief of the Defence Forces, on 12 December 2025 conferred national honours upon 881 distinguished
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SHOWCASING INNOVATION AND GROWTH: 2025 MOMBASA INTERNATIONAL SHOW OFFICIALLY OPENS
His Excellency Dr. William Ruto, President of the Republic of Kenya and Commander-In-Chief of the Defence Forces, officially opened the 2025 Mombasa International Show at the Jomo Kenyatta Showground in
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DEFENCE CS, PS JOIN C-IN-C AT LINZI FINCO BELL-RINGING CEREMONY
Defence Cabinet Secretary Hon Soipan Tuya and Principal Secretary Dr Patrick Mariru on Wednesday joined H.E President Dr William Ruto at the bell-ringing ceremony to kick-start the listing of Linzi
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KDF HANDS OVER RENOVATED STADIA AHEAD OF CHAN 2024
His Excellency Hon. Dr. William Samoei Ruto, President of the Republic of Kenya and Commander-in-Chief of the Defence Forces, on 16 July 2025 conducted an inspection tour of the Moi
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