RECRUITS REPORT AT DFRTS
The Defence Forces Recruit Training School (DFRTS) today marked a significant milestone as it officially received recruits for Cohort 01/25 in an event that was presided over by Brigadier Alphonce
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KENYAN TROOPS IN DRC EMERGE TOP IN MONUSCO SPORTS
The Fourth Contingent of Kenya Quick Reaction Force (KENQRF 4) has emerged top in the just-concluded Beni Olympics, a multi-sport event that brought together military contingents and civilian staff serving
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KDF JOINS THE COMMONWEALTH IN THE COMMEMORATION OF WORLD WAR HEROES AND HEROINES
The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF), led by the General Officer Commanding (GOC) Central Command (CENTCOM), Major General John Nkoimo, on behalf of the Chief of the Defence Forces (CDF), General
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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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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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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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KDF JOINS MULTI-AGENCY SEARCH AND RESCUE OPERATIONS
Kenya Defence Forces personnel are among a multi-agency team conducting search and rescue operations in Chesongoch, Elgeyo Marakwet County, following flash floods that struck the area. The operation, launched on
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