23 Mechanized Infantry Battalion (MIB) Presidential and Regimental Colours were returned to Unit at the Laikipia KDF Range in Nanyuki following a year long deployment on state duties.
The Unit undertook various parades and Guard of Honour (GoH) duties for visiting Heads of State among them King Charles III of the United Kingdom (UK) and during the celebrations of Independence Day for the Union of Comoros in July 2023.
During the Return-to-Unit ceremony, the troops matched their Colours in pomp and colour from the main gate where they were received by their Commanding Officer (CO) Lieutenant Colonel Kennedy Rubithia. The military clergy led the troops in prayers to thank God for the successful tour of duty.
In his welcoming remarks, the Commanding Officer commended the troops for their steadfast and unwavering commitment to serve the nation.
“As your Commander, I take great pride in welcoming you back home after an outstanding performance in the Guard of Honour parade duties for a whole year. I am proud of the achievements you have made through hard work, discipline, commitment and dedication,” assured the CO.
He also conveyed his 2024 best wishes to the soldiers as they embark on other military duties in defending and protecting the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Republic and urged them to continue upholding military core values.
The CO further relayed the 8 Mechanized Infantry Brigade Commander, Brigadier Davis Chesire goodwill message, and congratulations to the troops for their exemplary service, discipline, and commitment to duty throughout the year.
23 MIB was presented with both the Presidential and Regimental Colours on 12 December 2022 by His Excellency Dr. William Ruto, the President of the Republic of Kenya and the Commander-in-Chief of the Kenya Defence Forces.
The Colours are the pride of a Unit and bear the battle honors and badges granted to the Unit in commemoration of the gallant actions performed by the Unit troops.
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