Defence Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya emphasized that constructing the Raila Amolo Odinga Mausoleum represents a national commitment to honoring the legacy of the late former Prime Minister and chronicling Kenya’s democratic journey for future generations.During the groundbreaking ceremony at Kang’o ka Jaramogi in Bondo, Siaya County, on July 20, 2026,
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KDF Destroys Four IEDs, Foils Terror Attacks in Lamu
The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) successfully thwarted multiple suspected terrorist attacks in Lamu County by discovering and safely destroying four improvised explosive devices (IEDs) along crucial supply routes used by both security personnel and civilians.These operations, conducted under Operation Amani Boni (OAB), involved troops executing route clearance, dominance patrols, and
Military Takes Charge as Final Preparations for Raila’s Final Journey Intensify in Siaya
Heavy military presence has been established at the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga’s rural home in Kang’o ka Jaramogi, Siaya County, as the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) officially take charge of his final resting place.The KDF, which is overseeing the national funeral arrangements, has sealed off the mausoleum where
KDF Officers Express Concern Over Government’s Plan to Scrap Lunch Subsidy
Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) officers are facing uncertainty and anxiety following the government’s announcement to phase out the long-standing lunch subsidy program. In a memo issued by Major General Mohammed Nur Hassan of the Ministry of Defence, officers were informed that the subsidy will be replaced with a “pay-as-you-eat” (PAYE)
KDF officer lynched in Mombasa after threatening Boda Boda rider
KDF to champion climate change, says Ruto
President William Ruto has asked the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) to help the country tackle the climate change phenomenon.The President noted that climate change was the biggest threat to the country’s development and prosperity.Speaking during the pass-out parade for KDF officers at the Defence Forces Recruit Training School in Eldoret,
General Francis Ogolla given a befitting send-off
President William Ruto led the country in giving the late Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) General Francis Ogolla a befitting send-off.General Ogolla was laid to rest at his Alego home in Siaya County in a colourful ceremony complete with a 19-gun salute.President Ruto said the country lost a great military
Uhuru commends KDF for service core beyond mandate
President Uhuru Kenyatta has today expressed gratitude to the Kenya Defence Forces for their role in Kenya's progress beyond their core mandate of safeguarding the country, naming railway restoration, revival of Kenya Meat Commission and ship building as some of the roles in which the military had excelled. “To all our