MOI AIR BASE CONDUCTS TREE PLANTING EXERCISE AT KONZA CITY
On 29 October 2025, Moi Air Base (MAB) undertook a tree planting exercise at Konza City. During the activity, a total of 10,000 tree seedlings were planted, marking a significant
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AUSSOM-KDF SBU RESCUES 16 CREW AFTER DHOW CATCHES FIRE OFF THE PORT OF KISMAYO
Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) troops from the Special Boat Unit (SBU), serving under the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) and deployed at Kismayo Seaport, on 29
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MENTAL HEALTH DAY SPEAKERS URGE OPEN CONVERSATIONS AND END THE CULTURE OF SUFFERING IN SILENCE
Brigadier (Dr.) Patrick Kimata, Chief of Kenya Air Force Medical Services, was the Chief Guest at this year’s Mental Health Day event held at the Defence Forces Wellness Centre (DFWC).
Read moreKDF PARTICIPATES IN WOMEN, PEACE AND SECURITY (WPS) CHIEFS OF DEFENCE (CHODS) MEETING IN DUBLIN, IRELAND FROM 23RD TO 24TH OCTOBER 2025
Kenya was among countries represented at the Women, Peace and Security Chiefs of Defence Executive Committee Meeting held on 23rd October 2025 at the Mckee Barracks in Dublin, Ireland. Maj
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DEFABA SHINES AT AFRICA ZONE III BOXING CHAMPIONSHIPS
The Defence Forces Amateur Boxing Association (DEFABA) scooped seven medals at the just-concluded Africa Zone III Boxing Championships held at the Kasarani Indoor Arena, Nairobi, where they participated as part
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VCDF TOURS KIKUYU CENTRE AS NATIONWIDE KDF RECRUITMENT FOR GENERAL DUTY RECRUITS CONCLUDES
The nationwide Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) recruitment exercise officially concluded today, 25th October 2025, with the Vice Chief of the Defence Forces (VCDF), Lieutenant General John Omenda, touring the Kikuyu
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DEFENCE CS PRESIDES OVER GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY
Defence Cabinet Secretary, Hon. Soipan Tuya together with her education counterpart, Hon. Julius Migos Ogamba, today presided over the ground-breaking ceremony of Nyamira University College, a constituent college of Kisii
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KDF AND ZIMBABWE DEFENCE FORCES STRENGTHEN STRATEGIC COOPERATION THROUGH BENCHMARKING VISIT
The Assistant Chief of the Defence Forces in charge of Operations, Doctrine and Training (ACDF OPD&T), Major General Frederick Leuria, hosted a delegation from the Zimbabwe Defence Forces (ZDF) led
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SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES FOR GENERAL SERVICE OFFICER CADETS, SPECIALIST OFFICERS AND TRADESMEN/WOMEN INTO THE KENYA DEFENCE FORCES
The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) is pleased to announce the shortlisted candidates for the vacancies of GSO Cadets (Regular and Graduate), Specialist Officers and Tradesmen/Women. The shortlisted candidates are hereby
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LAND FORCES COMMANDERS SYMPOSIUM 2025
The Commander Kenya Army, Lieutenant General David Ketter, attended the Second Land Forces Commanders Symposium 2025 held in Kigali, Rwanda. The event marked a significant milestone in fostering strategic partnerships
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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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MINISTRY OF DEFENCE UNDERGOES 21ST CYCLE OF ANNUAL PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) on 23rd October 2025 underwent its annual performance contract evaluation for the Financial Year 2024/2025, marking the 21st cycle of this national exercise. The evaluation,
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