FORGED FOR DUTY: PRESIDENT RUTO PRESIDES OVER KDF RECRUITS PASS-OUT PARADE
The transformation from civilian life to military service demands discipline, resilience, sacrifice and an unwavering sense of duty. Through rigorous training, recruits are moulded into soldiers equipped not only with
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REAFFIRMING COMMITMENT TO LEADERSHIP, PROFESSIONALISM AND SERVICE
Leadership remains the cornerstone of military effectiveness, providing the vision, discipline and direction required to address increasingly complex security challenges. Across the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF), promotions and appointments serve...
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63 YEARS OF SELF RULE
In a colourful commemoration of its attaining self-rule, Kenya, on 01 June 2026, celebrated its 63rd Madaraka Day at Wajir Stadium in Wajir County. The celebrations were led by the
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PRESIDENT WILLIAM RUTO COMMISSIONS 500 MODERN KDF HOUSING UNITS; LAUNCHES PHASE TWO EXPANSION AT ROYSAMBU
His Excellency Dr William Ruto, President of the Republic of Kenya and Commander in Chief of the Kenya Defence Forces, on Thursday 26 February 2026 commissioned 500 newly completed housing
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KDF HONOURED DURING STATE INVESTITURE CEREMONY
His Excellency Hon. Dr. William Samoei Ruto, CGH, President of the Republic of Kenya and Commander-in-Chief of the Defence Forces, on 12 December 2025 conferred national honours upon 881 distinguished
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NDU-K HOLDS ITS 3RD GRADUATION CEREMONY
The National Defence University–Kenya (NDU-K) held its 3rd Graduation Ceremony on 21st November 2025 at its Seat in Lanet, Nakuru County. The event highlighted the university’s expanding role in preparing
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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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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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KDF HANDS OVER RENOVATED STADIA AHEAD OF CHAN 2024
His Excellency Hon. Dr. William Samoei Ruto, President of the Republic of Kenya and Commander-in-Chief of the Defence Forces, on 16 July 2025 conducted an inspection tour of the Moi
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KDF CELEBRATES INVESTITURE OF RANKS CEREMONIES
Following promotions and appointments made by His Excellency Dr. William Ruto, President of the Republic of Kenya and Commander-in-Chief of the Kenya Defence Forces, on 27th June 2025, the Kenya
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COMMANDER IN CHIEF PRESIDES OVER THE INVESTITURE OF RANKS AND SWEARING IN CEREMONY
His Excellency Hon Dr. William Samoei Ruto, President of the Republic of Kenya, and Commander-in-Chief of the Defence Forces presided over the investiture of ranks and swearing in ceremony of
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