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
KDF officer lynched in Mombasa after threatening Boda Boda rider
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
Uhuru lauds KDF for serving the country beyond call of duty
President Uhuru Kenyatta has commended the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) for its commitment to serving beyond its core mandate of defending the country against external aggression. The President, who was accompanied by First Lady Margaret Kenyatta, pointed out that as a modern and versatile military, the KDF has embraced unfamiliar nation-building
President Kenyatta signs Military Veterans Bill 2022
President Uhuru Kenyatta has on 15th June 2022 signed into law the Military Veterans Bill, 2022 at Statehouse Nairobi. The new Act, which establishes a regulatory and institutional framework for the management of military veterans’ affairs, provides for the benefits to military veterans and their dependants including the establishment of the
Uhuru appoints Maj.Gen Francis O.Ogolla new Chief of the Defence Forces (VCDF)
H.E Uhuru Kenyatta, President of the Republic of Kenya and Commander in Chief of the Kenya Defence Forces has today promoted Maj.Gen Francis O.Ogolla to the rank of Lieutenant General and appointed him the Vice Chief of the Defence Forces (VCDF). Until his appointment as VCDF,Lt Gen Francis Ogola was the
Somali Defence Force to take over as KDF mulls exit
Kenya Defense Force troops in Somalia The Kenya Defence force (KDF) troops are likely to hand over the Somali security control to the Somali defence forces as plans are underway to exit Somalia by 2021. The forces troops under the African Union mission to Somalia (AMISON) have begun preparing for their