Quality healthcare is a strategic investment in military welfare, force resilience and operational readiness. Through international medical partnerships, the Defence Forces Medical Insurance Scheme (DEFMIS) continues to broaden access to
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Access to quality healthcare remains a fundamental pillar of the Kenya Defence Forces’ commitment to the welfare of its personnel beyond active service. Through strategic healthcare initiatives, KDF continues to
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As modern militaries increasingly recognise healthcare as a critical pillar of operational readiness, strategic collaboration and knowledge exchange have become essential in building resilient and sustainable systems. The recent benchmarking
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The Chief of the Defence Forces (CDF), General Charles Kahariri, chaired the Defence Forces Medical Insurance Scheme (DEFMIS) Board of Trustees meeting on 5 March 2026 in Mombasa County. The
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The Chair of the Military Veterans Advisory Committee, Major General (Rtd) Lucas Tumbo and the Director General of the Directorate of Military Veterans (DMV) Brigadier Moses Leriari accompanied by the
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A construction site visit was conducted at the Defence Forces Medical Insurance Scheme (DEFMIS) Headquarters in Embakasi, Nairobi, as part of continued oversight of the ongoing infrastructure project. The visit
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Six Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) personnel were among the 1,835 graduates honoured during the 32nd Kenya Institute of Special Education (KISE) graduation ceremony held in Nairobi. The event was presided
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In reaffirming its commitment to the health needs of veterans and retirees, the Defence Forces Medical Insurance Scheme (DEFMIS) on 25 September 2025 organized a medical camp at Nakuru ASK
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The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF), under the Ministry of Defence (MoD), has continued to roll out initiatives aimed at enhancing the welfare of retired officers and service members. These efforts
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The Defence Forces Medical Insurance Scheme (DEFMIS) held a sensitization seminar for its Customer Care staff at the United Kenya Club, Nairobi. The seminar focused on enhancing service delivery skills
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The Defence Forces Medical Insurance Scheme (DEFMIS) on 8 April 2025 held a Medical camp at Kitale Showgrounds in Kitale town. The Medical Camp targeted Defence Forces Medical Insurance Scheme
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Kenya Defence Forces personnel based at Defence Headquarters in Nairobi on 30 April 2025 held a baraza and later, a Luncheon for all personnel. The event was graced by Assistant
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