CDF HONOURED BY FRANCE
On 13 March 2026, the Chief of the Defence Forces, General (Gen) Charles Kahariri, was conferred with the prestigious Legion of Honour during a ceremony held on board the French
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MONUSCO EVALUATORS PRAISE KENYAN PEACEKEEPERS’ OPERATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS
The 5th Kenya Quick Reaction Force (KENQRF 5) has demonstrated a high level of combat readiness after successfully passing a rigorous five-day Operational Effectiveness Inspection (OEI) conducted by the United
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COMMANDER KENYA AIR FORCE COMMENDS RAPID RESPONSE UNIT FOR FLOOD RESCUE OPERATIONS
The Commander Kenya Air Force (KAF), Major General Bernard Waliaula, on Friday, 13 February 2026, conducted a morale-boosting visit to the Rapid Response Unit (RRU) at Moi Air Base. The
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KENYA ARMY RSMs SEMINAR CONCLUDES
The three-day Kenya Army Regimental Sergeant Majors (RSMs) Seminar held at Kenyatta Barracks, Gilgil, concluded with a closing ceremony presided over by Commander Kenya Army, Lieutenant General David Ketter. The
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NRH KAHAWA GARRISON COMMEMORATES WORLD KIDNEY DAY
On 12 March 2026, activities marking World Kidney Day were held at Kahawa Garrison, bringing together healthcare personnel and members of the military community in a campaign to promote kidney
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SERVICE TO HUMANITY
Muslim service personnel from the Kenya Army at Thika Barracks recently donated assorted foodstuffs for iftar to inmates at Thika Main Prison. The KDF team handed over the items to
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DEFENCE PS INSPECTS PROGRESS OF WAJIR STADIUM AND REVIEWS UPCOMING INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS
Defence Principal Secretary (PS) Dr. Patrick Mariru, alongside his counterparts from the Ministry of Interior and Aviation, Dr. Raymond Omollo and Mrs. Teresia Mbaika, respectively, today visited Wajir County to
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CDF VISITS GILGIL MILITARY BASES AND INSTALLATIONS, INSPECTS KEY FACILITIES
The Chief of the Defence Forces (CDF), General Charles Kahariri, on 12 March 2026 conducted an official visit to military bases and installations in Gilgil, Nakuru County. The visit formed
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CS DEFENCE HOLDS CONSULTATIVE MEETING WITH NYERI COUNTY LEADERSHIP ON KEY HEALTH AND SPORTS INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS
Defence Cabinet Secretary (CS) Hon. Soipan Tuya held a consultative meeting at Defence Headquarters (DHQ) with H.E. Governor Mutahi Kahiga of Nyeri County to review progress and discuss the implementation
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LT GEN OPANDE DEBUTS AUTOBIOGRAPHY ‘IN PURSUIT OF PEACE IN AFRICA’ AT NDU-K
Lieutenant General (Rtd) Daniel Opande presented his book “In Pursuit of Peace in Africa” at the National Defence University–Kenya (NDU-K), a milestone in his career offering insights into his distinguished
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COMMANDER KENYA NAVY RECEIVES SHIPS’ CREW AFTER EXERCISE JITEGEMEE XXVII AND OPERATION BAHARI MOJA
On 11 March 2026, Commander Kenya Navy, Major General Paul Otieno, received the crew of Kenya Navy Ship (KNS) JASIRI and KNS SHUPAVU after the successful completion of Exercise JITEGEMEE
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KDF AND U.S. FORCES CONDUCT JOINT VETERINARY OUTREACH IN SAMBURU
Residents of Laresoro in Samburu County benefited from free animal healthcare services on 10 March 2026 following a successful Veterinary Medical Civic Action Program (VETCAP) conducted by veterinary officers from
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