SHAPING A SMARTER FIGHTING FORCE
The Kenya Army is sharpening its edge through deliberate investment in modernised training, as instructors and teaching staff convened for the second edition of the Kenya Army Schools Instructors and
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FOSTERING UNITY AND ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP THROUGH COMMUNITY SERVICE
The 31 Mechanised Infantry Battalion (MIB) has reinforced the value of collective action and civil-military cooperation through a community service initiative in Lokichoggio. Conducted on 20 April 2026, the activity
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EXCELLENCE IN OPERATIONAL READINESS
A new cadre of highly trained military professionals has transitioned from intensive instruction to frontline preparedness following a recent graduation ceremony at the School of Infantry. The milestone event underscored
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DISCIPLINE, ADAPTATION AND SUSTAINABILITY: THE PILLARS OF STRATEGIC READINESS AT 30SF
The 30 Special Forces Regiment has reaffirmed its position as a cornerstone of national defence, following an operational readiness assessment by General Officer Commanding (GOC) Central Command, Major General John
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STRENGTHENING FORCE READINESS AND DISCIPLINE
The 75 Artillery Battalion conducted its Annual Administrative Inspection on 16 April 2025, underscoring its commitment to operational readiness, discipline, and institutional accountability. The exercise reaffirmed the unit’s focus on
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STRATEGIC SYNERGY IN MILITARY ENGINEERING
The Construction Engineers Brigade’s four-day seminar beginning on 14 April 2026 at Thika Barracks serves as a vital platform for boosting operational readiness. By convening various leadership levels, the forum
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GREENING THE FUTURE: KENYA ARMY LEADS CLIMATE ACTION THROUGH COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS
In a step toward environmental conservation and sustainable development, the Kenya Army intensified its commitment to climate action through an accelerated tree-planting initiative in Nanyuki. The programme, which has already
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REINFORCING DISCIPLINE AND LEADERSHIP ACROSS THE SERVICES
The Defence Forces Sergeant Major (DFSM), Warrant Officer Class 1 (WO1) Bwana Haji Omar, has called on Warrant Officers and Senior Non-Commissioned Officers (NCOs) to uphold discipline, strengthen leadership and
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KDF MARKS EASTER SUNDAY IN PRAYER AND REFLECTION
The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) today joined the Christian community in marking Easter Sunday with solemn Mass and church services, bringing together service members and their families in reflection on
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COMD KA ATTENDS 2026 AFRICAN LAND FORCES SUMMIT
Lieutenant General David Ketter, Commander Kenya Army, participated in the 2026 African Land Forces Summit (ALFS) in Rome, Italy, alongside over 40 global delegations and numerous senior defence officials. The
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ENHANCING MARKSMANSHIP IN THE KENYA ARMY
Commander Kenya Army, Lieutenant General (Lt Gen) David Ketter joined troops for a routine range classification exercise, involving Defence Headquarters Units/Branches to validate marksmanship, weapon handling and SOPs under combat
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