SHAPING A SMARTER FIGHTING FORCE
The Kenya Army is sharpening its edge through deliberate investment in modernised training, as instructors and teaching staff convened for the second edition of the Kenya Army Schools Instructors and
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FOSTERING UNITY AND ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP THROUGH COMMUNITY SERVICE
The 31 Mechanised Infantry Battalion (MIB) has reinforced the value of collective action and civil-military cooperation through a community service initiative in Lokichoggio. Conducted on 20 April 2026, the activity
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DISCIPLINE, ADAPTATION AND SUSTAINABILITY: THE PILLARS OF STRATEGIC READINESS AT 30SF
The 30 Special Forces Regiment has reaffirmed its position as a cornerstone of national defence, following an operational readiness assessment by General Officer Commanding (GOC) Central Command, Major General John
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STRATEGIC SYNERGY IN MILITARY ENGINEERING
The Construction Engineers Brigade’s four-day seminar beginning on 14 April 2026 at Thika Barracks serves as a vital platform for boosting operational readiness. By convening various leadership levels, the forum
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GREENING THE FUTURE: KENYA ARMY LEADS CLIMATE ACTION THROUGH COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS
In a step toward environmental conservation and sustainable development, the Kenya Army intensified its commitment to climate action through an accelerated tree-planting initiative in Nanyuki. The programme, which has already
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KDF MARKS EASTER SUNDAY IN PRAYER AND REFLECTION
The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) today joined the Christian community in marking Easter Sunday with solemn Mass and church services, bringing together service members and their families in reflection on
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COMD KA ATTENDS 2026 AFRICAN LAND FORCES SUMMIT
Lieutenant General David Ketter, Commander Kenya Army, participated in the 2026 African Land Forces Summit (ALFS) in Rome, Italy, alongside over 40 global delegations and numerous senior defence officials. The
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ENHANCING MARKSMANSHIP IN THE KENYA ARMY
Commander Kenya Army, Lieutenant General (Lt Gen) David Ketter joined troops for a routine range classification exercise, involving Defence Headquarters Units/Branches to validate marksmanship, weapon handling and SOPs under combat
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UK CHIEF OF THE GENERAL STAFF VISITS KENYA DEFENCE FORCES
The Chief of the General Staff of the United Kingdom, General Sir Roland Walker, paid a courtesy call on the Chief of the Defence Forces, General Charles Kahariri, at Defence
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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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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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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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