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COMMANDER, KENYA ARMY VISITS LANET REGION

Commander Kenya Army Lieutenant General David Ketter paid a visit to Kenya Army troops based in Lanet region on 06 November 2025. The visit formed a pivotal stop in his

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LAIKIPIA AIR BASE HOLDS INTER-WINGS TOURNAMENT

Laikipia Air Base (LAB) this week held an inter-wings sports tournament aimed at promoting teamwork, physical fitness, and esprit de corps among personnel. The event was graced by the Base

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KDF, DEDAN KIMATHI FOUNDATION AND KFS JOIN HANDS IN MASSIVE TREE PLANTING EXERCISE

Kenya Defence Forces troops deployed at the Chemolingot Operation Maliza Uhalifu Headquarters today led a major tree-planting exercise in collaboration with the Dedan Kimathi Foundation (DKF) and the Kenya Forest

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COMMANDER 6 BRIGADE REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO SUSTAINING GAINS UNDER OAB

The Commander 6th Brigade (6 BDE), Brigadier Meshack Kishoyian, concluded a three-day operational tour of Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) troops deployed under Operation Amani Boni (OAB) in Lamu County. The

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GOC EASTCOM VISITS LAPSSET CORRIDOR PROJECTS IN LAMU COUNTY

General Officer Commanding Eastern Command (GOC EASTCOM) Major General Luka Kutto paid a visit to the Lamu Port–South Sudan–Ethiopia Transport (LAPSSET) road to review progress made since his last inspection

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KENYA ARMY ENHANCES EMERGENCY RESPONSE CAPABILITIES

Commander Kenya Army Lieutenant General David Ketter officially flagged off a fleet of ambulances at Headquarters Kenya Army, Nairobi on 07 November 2025, marking a significant stride in bolstering Kenya

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COMMANDANT KMA ASSESSES PTI READINESS AHEAD OF CADET RECRUITMENT EXERCISE

The Commandant, Kenya Military Academy (KMA), Maj Gen Joel Muriungi M’Arimi, recently conducted an assessment of the Physical Training Instructors (PTIs) at the Academy to evaluate their readiness for the

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COMMANDER KENYA ARMY CHAIRS KENYA MILITARY ACADEMY CONTROL BOARD MEETING

On Thursday, 06 November 2025, the Commander Kenya Army, Lieutenant General David Kipkemboi Ketter, chaired a routine Academy Control Board Meeting at the Kenya Military Academy (KMA), Lanet, Nakuru. As

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CDF REAFFIRMS KENYA–RWANDA MILITARY TIES, RALLIES AFRICA ON SECURITY

The Chief of the Defence Forces (CDF), General Charles Kahariri, has reaffirmed Kenya’s strong defence relations with Rwanda and called for deeper regional cooperation and innovation to address Africa’s evolving

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INTAKE 37 OFFICERS’ REUNION

Intake 37 (2008) officers held a colourful reunion at Lang’ata Barracks, Nairobi, on 02 November 2025. The event held under the theme “Pamoja Twapaa,” brought together officers of the intake,

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KDF’S OBIRI SMASHES RECORD, DOMINATES NYC MARATHON

Kenya Defence Forces soldier and world-renowned distance runner Warrant Officer Class 2 (WO2) Hellen Obiri stormed to a historic victory at the 2025 TCS New York City Marathon, smashing the

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CDF CHAIRS NATIONAL DEFENCE UNIVERSITY-KENYA COUNCIL MEETING

The Chief of the Defence Forces (CDF) and Chairperson of the National Defence University–Kenya (NDU-K) Council, General Charles Kahariri, today presided over the 11th Regular Council Meeting held at the

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