VCDF TOURS RECRUITMENT CENTRES IN THE COAST REGION
The Vice Chief of the Defence Forces (VCDF), Lieutenant General John Omenda, on 24 October 2025 conducted a tour of Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) recruitment centres in Mombasa and Kilifi
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KDF JOINS KENYANS IN CELEBRATING MASHUJAA DAY
The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) joined Kenyans in commemorating this year’s National Mashujaa Day celebrations held at Ithookwe Stadium, Kitui County. The event was presided over by the President of
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PRESIDENT RUTO LEADS KDF DAY CELEBRATIONS IN HONOUR OF FALLEN HEROES
The Commander-in-Chief of the Defence Forces and President of the Republic of Kenya, Dr. William Ruto, on Tuesday led the 13th Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) Day celebrations at Moi Barracks,
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DEFENCE CS WARNS AGAINST CORRUPTION AS KDF RECRUITMENT BEGINS
Defence Cabinet Secretary Hon. Soipan Tuya has launched the 2025 nationwide Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) recruitment exercise, pledging a zero-tolerance approach to corruption and affirming the government’s resolve to ensure
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MINISTRY OF DEFENCE MARKS MAZINGIRA DAY 2025
The Ministry of Defence joined the nation in celebrating Mazingira Day 2025, themed “Citizen-Centric Tree Growing and Environmental Stewardship.” The day was marked by extensive tree-planting activities across the country,
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CDF EMPHASIZES TRANSPARENCY IN KDF RECRUITMENT EXERCISE
The Chief of the Defence Forces (CDF) General Charles Kahariri has today urged recruitment officers to uphold integrity, transparency, and professionalism as the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) embarks on its
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THE ANNUAL AFRICAN COUNTER-IED CONFERENCE KICKS OFF IN NAIROBI
The 7th Annual African Counter Improvised Explosive Device (C-IED) Conference kicked off on October 7, 2025, at the Humanitarian Peace Support School (HPSS) in Nairobi. This three-day conference, which will
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LANET TEAM CROWNED CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONS
The 45th edition of the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) Cross Country Championship was held on October 3, 2025, at the Ulinzi Sports Complex, Nairobi. The event was presided over by
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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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PS DEFENCE AND VCDF EMPHASISE ACCOUNTABILITY AT FINANCE WORKSHOP
The Principal Secretary for Defence, Dr Patrick Mariru, presided over the opening sessions of a Public Finance Management Workshop on Tuesday at the National Military Command Centre in Nairobi. The
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USAFRICOM COMMANDER VISITS DEFENCE HEADQUARTERS IN NAIROBI
The new Commander of the United States Africa Command (USAFRICOM), General Dagvin Anderson, on 3rd September 2025 paid an official visit to the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) in Nairobi, underscoring the
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VCDF OPENS HIGH ALTITUDE OPERATIONS WORKSHOP
The Vice Chief of the Defence Forces (VCDF), Lieutenant General (Lt Gen) John Omenda, speaking on behalf of the Cabinet Secretary for Defence, Hon Soipan Tuya, officially opened the High
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