Cabinet Secretary for Defence, Hon. Soipan Tuya on Friday 30 August 2024 hosted former CS Defence and now Cabinet Secretary for Environment, Forestry and Climate Change, Hon Aden Duale as well as recently retired and promoted Officers in a colourful military ‘dining in-dining out’ ceremony at the Defence Headquarters in Nairobi.
CS Tuya acknowledged the efforts of the retired Generals and Senior Officers in their dedication to serve in the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF). In the same light, Hon. Tuya appreciated Hon. Duale’s leadership skills that enabled the enhancing of Kenya Defence Forces posture during his tenure in office.
“Today we celebrate Hon. Duale who has left an indelible footprint as a great champion of the expansion and modernization efforts of the Ministry and has remained steadfast in ensuring that out gallant men and women in the military are well equipped and are enabled to effectively discharge their constitutional mandate of defending and protecting the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Republic of Kenya,” the CS said.
The CS further wished the gallant retired General and Senior Officers well, as they embark on new roles, encouraging them to continue building the nation using their skills and expertise acquired during service.
On his part, CS Duale thanked KDF and Ministry of Defence leadership for the support accorded to him during his tenure, acknowledging the milestones undertaken in the modernization of the Kenya Defence Forces welfare services including healthcare and affordable housing.
The Chief of the Defence Forces, General Charles Kahariri, welcomed CS Tuya into the KDF and Ministry of Defence fraternity and assured her of his continuous support as she steers the Ministry ahead.
Gen Kahariri further appreciated Hon Duale’s guidance and leadership in maintaining cohesion in the KDF fraternity and wished him the best as he transits to serve in a different Ministry.
The CDF appreciated the retired General and Senior Officers for their exemplary and dedicated service throughout their illustrious military careers and wished them well as they continue to serve the nation in their different capacities.
The dine in, dine out ceremony is an essential occasion to bid farewell to the outgoing officers as well as welcome the newly promoted and appointed officers to various military messes.
Among the officers who were dined out and issued with gifts and mementos were former Vice Chief of the Defence Forces (VCDF) Lieutenant General Jonah Mwangi, former Army Commander, Lieutenant General Peter Njiru, former Director General Nairobi Metropolitan Services, Lieutenant General Mohamed Badi and former Managing Director Kenya Ordinance Factory, Major General Martin On’goyi.
Other retired senior offices included Brigadier Njoroge Gitogo, Brigadier Gilbert Oduor, Brigadier Maurice Mwangi, Brigadier Maroa Gati, Brigadier Ibrahim Omari, Brigadier Jeremiah Maroko and Brigadier David Frank Ogutu.
The event was attended by Principal Secretary for Defence, Dr. Patrick Mariru, Vice Chief of Defence Forces (VCDF) Lt. Gen John Omenda, Service Commanders, General Officers, Senior Officers and Officers.
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