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The Chief of the Defence Forces (CDF), General Charles Kahariri, delivered a keynote address at the inaugural public lecture hosted by the National Intelligence Research University (NIRU) on 27 March […]

Chief of the Defence Forces (CDF), General Charles Kahariri, visited Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) soldiers deployed in Moyale, Marsabit County, and Elwak, Mandera County, this week. During his visit, he […]

The Ministry of Defence (MOD)  will sell by Public Auction Casted Vehicles, Equipment and General Stores through the following tenders:- MOD/423(0701) 2024/25 – KNB Mtongwe (Mombasa Region) – 29 Apr […]

Commander Kenya Navy Base (KNB) Mtongwe, Brigadier Abraham Biwot welcomed students and staff of the Junior Joint Command and Staff Course (JJCSC) at KNB, Mtongwe on 27 March 2025. The […]

Serving and retired officers from the Kenya Army Corps of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering (KACEME) held a mentorship get together today 27 March 2025 at Kahawa Garrison in Nairobi. The […]

A delegation from the Zambia Defence Forces (ZDF) recently visited Defence Headquarters, the National Defence University-Kenya (NDU-K), and its Colleges to benchmark educational ecosystems and enhance mutual collaboration between the […]

Moi Air Base hosted an empowerment seminar on March 27, 2025, aimed at supporting widows and women service members within the military community. The event was organized by the Military […]

The National Defence University-Kenya (NDU-K) officially launched Volume 2, Issue 2 of its National Security Journal on March 27, 2025, at the university’s Seat in Lanet, Nakuru. This milestone marks […]

Principal Secretary for Defence, Dr. Patrick Mariru, today presided over the opening ceremony of the 3rd KDF Medical Scientific Conference, held under the theme “Integrating Research and Innovation in Healthcare […]

On March 26, 2025, the Joint Command and Staff College (JCSC) in Karen, Nairobi hosted its second symposium, themed “The Rise of Disinformation and Its Impact on National Security.” The […]

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has commenced a staff sensitization exercise on the Draft Defence Civilian Staff Policy (DCSP) in the Coast region. The sensitization forums, held at the Kenya […]

The Commander Kenya Air Force (KAF), Major General Fatuma Ahmed recently joined the KAF Muslim fraternity and their families for Iftar at the Moi Air Base Mosque. The event fostered […]

The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) troops operating under Operation Amani Boni (OAB), tasked with securing the LAPSSET corridor, conducted a series of Civil-Military Cooperation (CIMIC) activities in Garissa County. The […]

The National Defence College (NDC), in collaboration with the Centre for Parliamentary Studies & Training (CPST), recently participated in a three-day capacity-building workshop aimed at strengthening Kenya’s national security leadership […]

On March 26, 2025, the Cabinet Secretary for Defence, Hon. Soipan Tuya, accompanied by the Commander Kenya Air Force (KAF), Major General Fatuma Ahmed, presided over a large-scale tree-planting initiative […]

The Bishop of the Military Ordinariate Rt. Rev Wallace Ng’ang’a paid a courtesy visit to Embakasi Garrison, Nairobi on 25 March 2025. The visit was part of the Bishop’s familiarization […]

Commander Kenya Navy, Major General Paul Otieno joined Kenya Navy Sailors in a Naval Physical Readiness Test (NPRT) held at the Kenya Navy Base, Mtongwe on 25 March 2025. The […]

Cabinet Secretary Hon. Soipan Tuya today hosted a high-level security meeting at the Defence Headquarters, bringing together leadership from the Ministry of Interior and National Administration, led by Cabinet Secretary […]

Commander Kenya Navy, Major General Paul Otieno, welcomed a delegation from the Defence Civilian Staff Policy at the Kenya Navy Headquarters in Mtongwe on 24 March 2025. The visit aimed […]

The Base Commander of Moi Air Base, Brigadier Bernard Oluoch, officially inaugurated a three-day seminar for Logistics Warrant Officers and Senior Non-Commissioned Officers, and Junior Non-Commissioned Officers at Moi Air […]

The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) troops, operating under Operation Amani Boni (OAB) and stationed at Bulagalol Forward Operating Base (FOB) conducted Civil-Military Cooperation (CIMIC) activities reaching over 500 households in […]

On March 23, 2025, the Moi Air Base (MAB) community welcomed Bishop Wallace Ng’ang’a of the Military Ordinariate for a special worship service at Our Lady of Assumption Catholic Church. […]

On 21 March 2025, Moi Air Base (MAB) hosted officers from the Junior Joint Command and Staff Course (JJCSC) 100/25 as part of their ongoing training program to enhance their […]

Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) troops operating in Mandera County recently conducted a Civil-Military Cooperation (CIMIC) initiative at Iresuki village, Mandera Central Sub-County. During the engagement, community elders emphasized the negative […]

On March 21, 2025, alumni of Laikipia Air Base (LAB) Comprehensive School conducted a mentorship program for Grade Nine students. The event began with a visit to the Base Headquarters, […]

Commander Kenya Navy, Major General Paul Otieno, hosted an Iftar dinner for Muslim personnel of the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) in the Coast region at the Kenya Navy Mosque, Mtongwe, […]

Students from Kenya Navy Comprehensive School embarked on an educational tour of Kenya Navy establishments and Kenya Shipyards Limited (KSL) on 21 March 2025. Aligned with the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC), […]

The Joint Command and Staff College (JCSC), currently on a regional study tour themed ‘Enhancing Regional Security through Strengthening Industrial Capacity and Defence Partnership’, visited the Republic of Seychelles on […]

Defence Principal Secretary, Dr. Patrick Mariru, today hosted a delegation from Austria led by Dr. Arnold H. Kammel, Secretary General and Defence Policy Director at Austria’s Ministry of Defence. The […]

On March 21, 2025, the Kenya Air Force (KAF) celebrated the graduation of the inaugural Para Rescue Jumper Pipeline Course 01/24 and the Joint Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC) Course 04/24. […]

In observance of the International Day of Forest Planting on 21 March 2025, Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) troops stationed at Moyale Odda Camp, joined other stakeholders in a tree-planting initiative […]

On Friday, March 21, 2025, St. Charles Lwanga Catholic Church in Kahawa Garrison hosted the Diocesan Catholic Men’s Apostolate (CMA) Mass, coinciding with the Solemnity of St. Joseph, Husband of […]

The Military Wives Association of Kenya (MWAK) had the honor of hosting the Malawi Defence Forces Spouse Association (MDFSA) in Nairobi for a benchmarking visit aimed at fostering collaboration and […]

The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF), in partnership with the Ministry of Health (MOH), joined the global community in celebrating World Oral Health Day at Nduluku Comprehensive School in Makueni County. […]

Operation Amani Boni (OAB) Commander Brigadier William Kamoiro, accompanied by Superintendent of Police Mr. Sammy Rotich visited troops stationed at Mangai Border Patrol Unit, Mararani Special Operations Group, and Basuba […]

The Nairobi Region KDF Muslims, in collaboration with the DHQ Muslim Community, observed the Holy Month of Ramadan with reverence and devotion on March 19, 2025. The Grand Iftar took […]

Commander Kenya Navy, Major General Paul Otieno, on 20 March 2025, flagged off Kenya Navy Ship (KNS) JASIRI and KNS SHUPAVU on EX JITEGEMEE XXVI at the Kenya Navy Fleet, […]

As part of their State Visit to Kenya, King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands visited the International Peace Support Training Centre (IPSTC) in Karen, Nairobi. The visit underscored […]

The Kenya Air Force (KAF) marked a significant milestone as the Commander KAF presided over the graduation ceremony of the Qualified Flying Instructors (QFI) Course No. 13/24. The event, held […]

The Cabinet Secretary for Defence, Hon. Soipan Tuya, today held bilateral talks with the Kingdom of the Netherlands’ Minister for Defence, Mr. Ruben Brekelmans, at the International Peace Support and […]

A delegation from the Defence Attaché Association of Kenya (DAAK), on 19 March 2025, visited the Kenya Navy Headquarters in Mombasa. The delegation, led by the Canada Defence Attaché to […]

On 19 March 2025, the Force Commander of the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO), Lieutenant General Ulisses De Mesquita Gomes, conducted a […]

Mr. Ruben Brekelmans, Minister for Defence of the Royal Kingdom of the Netherlands, visited the National Defence University – Kenya (NDU-K) at its Seat in Lanet, Nakuru, for the official […]

As part of their state visit to Kenya, King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands attended the Water, Peace, and Climate Security Conference in Naivasha on Wednesday, March 19, […]

On March 19, 2025, Defence Cabinet Secretary (CS) Hon. Soipan Tuya reaffirmed the Ministry of Defence’s (MoD) commitment to safeguarding Kenya’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. Appearing before the Senate plenary […]

The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF), in support of the national campaign for World Oral Health Day, has launched a comprehensive medical initiative aimed at improving the oral hygiene of its […]

On 18th March 2025, the Defence Headquarters Camp Administration Unit (DHQ CAU) conducted its Defence Forces Physical Readiness Test (DFPRT) at the Kenya Army Headquarters’ Ngao Garden Grounds. The DFPRT […]

Kenya – United States Liaison Office (KUSLO) and the United States Naval Forces (NAVAF), in partnership with the Kenya Navy, conducted a Joint maritime operation in the Western Indian Ocean […]

His Excellency Hon. William Samoei Ruto, President of the Republic of Kenya and Commander-in-Chief of the Defence Forces, today received Their Majesties King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima Zorreguieta of the […]

Defence Principal Secretary, Dr. Patrick Mariru together with the Director of Medical Services (DMS) Major General (Dr) George Nganga on 17 March 2025 held a consultative collaborative meeting with the […]

In February and March, the Senior Joint Command and Staff Course 40-2024/2025 embarked on visits to various strategic installations across the country. Led by College Commandant Maj Gen Eric Kinuthia, […]

Residents of Chemolingot in Tiaty today expressed their gratitude to the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) troops operating under Operation Maliza Uhalifu (OMU) in a thanks giving ceremony graced by Commander […]

In a show of recognition and appreciation, Senior Officers from the Kenya Army Corps of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering (KACEME) paid a courtesy visit to the home of Brigadier (Retired) […]

The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) recently partnered with the Ministry of Health (MOH) at Afya House, to provide essential health services for their staff ahead of World Oral Health Day, […]

Deputy Commander Kenya Navy, Brigadier Sankale Kiswaa, hosted a delegation from Japan comprising Commander Minesweeper Division Three, Captain Shinsuke Amano, along with the Commanding Officer Japan Ship (JS) BUNGO (MST-464), […]

The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) fraternity today, joined the rest of the world in marking World Kidney Day, at the Defence Forces Memorial Hospital (DFMH). World Kidney Day is celebrated […]

The Chief of the Defence Forces (CDF), General (Gen) Charles Kahariri, on Thursday 13th March 2025 presided over the 6th Defence Savings and Credit Cooperative Society Limited (DESACCO) Annual Delegates […]

Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) troops operating under Operation Maliza Uhalifu engaged in a series of Civil-Military Cooperation (CIMIC) activities aimed at enhancing the quality of livelihoods of residents in the […]

The Defence Savings and Credit Cooperative Society (DESACCO) commenced its 6th Annual Delegates Meeting (ADM) on 12 March 2025 at the Humanitarian Peace Support School in Embakasi, Nairobi. The two-day […]

Commandant Joint Command and Staff College (JCSC), Major General Eric Kinuthia, on 11 March 2025, led Senior Joint Command and Staff Course students and Staff Officers for a familiarization tour […]

The Commandant Joint Command and Staff College – Karen Maj Gen Eric Kinuthia this week led a delegation of faculty and student officers for a visit to various industries at […]

On 11th March 2025, Commander Kenya Air Force (KAF) Major General Fatuma Ahmed, welcomed Lieutenant General Luca Goretti, Commander of the Italian Air Force (Aeronautica Militare), for his inaugural visit […]

The National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC), in collaboration with Operation Amani Boni (OAB) under the core sponsorship of the Government of Japan through the International Organization for Migration (IOM), conducted […]

The Deputy Commander Kenya Army, Major General Mohamed Nur Hassan visited Kenya Army troops deployed in Forward Operation Bases in Wajir and Mandera Counties. While addressing the troops Maj Gen […]

Chief of the Defence Forces (CDF), General Charles Kahariri, today hosted a delegation from the Italian Air Force at Defence Headquarters in Nairobi. The delegation was led by Lieutenant General […]

The Office of the Principal Imam on behalf of the KDF Muslim fraternity this week donated Iftar to two widows of former KDF Principal Imams, in symbolic acts of kindness […]

His Excellency Dr. William Ruto, President of the Republic of Kenya, officially launched the Social Housing and Associated Infrastructure project aimed at protecting, restoring, rehabilitating, and beautifying the Nairobi Rivers […]

The Commandant Joint Command and Staff College (JCSC) Maj Gen Eric Kinuthia on 7th March 2025 commissioned the Oldonyo Enger (Olepolos) borehole in Kajiado County. The borehole was constructed by […]

Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) personnel claimed multiple titles on the final day of the 86th edition of the Kenya Open Fullbore Championship, held at the Laikipia KDF Range in Nanyuki. […]

The Ministry of Defence has been feted with a Certificate of Recognition for its unwavering role in enhancing ethnic representation in its workforce. The Ministry emerged a Finalist as the […]

On Wednesday, 5 March 2025, Brigadier Joseph Mutua, Commander Construction Engineer Brigade, conducted an inspection tour of ongoing school and borehole projects in the North Rift under Operation Maliza Uhalifu. […]

The Chief of the Defence Forces (CDF), General Charles Kahariri, has once again extended his heartfelt wishes to all Muslim personnel as they observe the holy month of Ramadan. During […]

The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) fraternity from St Peter and Paul Catholic Church at Defence Headquarters, Nairobi, joined the Catholic community around the world in observing Ash Wednesday, a day […]

The Kenya Air Force held a colourful Investiture of Ranks ceremony to mark the appointment of the new Kenya Air Force Sergeant Major (KAFSM), Warrant Officer Class One (WOI) Leparsalach […]

Defence Principal Secretary Dr. Patrick Mariru today appeared before the Departmental Committee on Defence, Intelligence and Foreign Relations at the Parliament Buildings to present the budget estimates as stipulated in […]

The Cabinet Secretary for Defence Hon. Soipan Tuya held a meeting with the Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign & Diaspora Affairs, H.E Musalia Mudavadi where they discussed […]

The Kenya Defence Forces Directorate of Medical Services (DMS) today held a health stakeholder’s seminar at the Defence Headquarters, Nairobi. The seminar that incorporated the Chief of Medical Services Brigadier […]

On 3rd March 2025, the Bishop of the Military Ordinariate of Kenya, Bishop Wallace Nga’ng’a, paid a courtesy call on Commander Kenya Air Force, Major General Fatuma Ahmed, at the […]

The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) Muslim fraternity at the Defence Headquarters, Nairobi, held a special Ramadhan sermon on Monday, 3rd March 2025, joining Muslims worldwide in ushering in the Holy […]

The Kenya Defence Forces Roman Catholic faithful celebrated the Nairobi Deanery Military Youth Mass at Our Lady of Holy Rosary Catholic Church at Embakasi Barracks on Sunday, 2nd March 2025. […]

Kenya’s Defence Cyber Team, in collaboration with the United Kingdom Army Signal Regiment, has emerged as the global winner at this year’s Defence Cyber Marvel (DCM) – a large-scale cyber […]

The Commandant Joint Command and Staff College, Maj Gen Erick Kinuthia, recently hosted a delegation of the 54th Pakistan Navy Staff Course at the College Headquarters. The delegation, headed by […]

The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) fraternity, family and friends gathered in Nyakach Bugo Sub-County, Kisumu County, for the burial of the late retired Defence Forces Sergeant Major (DFSM) Warrant Officer […]

The Defence Forces Technical College (DEFTEC) recently held its annual Sports and Cultural Day at Moi Air Base (MAB), Nairobi, bringing together students, instructors, and service members in a vibrant […]

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has conducted a five-day training on Business Process Reengineering (BPR) aimed at equipping its staff with critical skills to analyse and optimize execution processes for […]

A requiem mass was held today at the Kenya Military Academy (KMA) in Lanet for the late former Defence Forces Sergeant Major (DFSM), Warrant Officer Class 1 (WO1) Elijah Aspro […]

The Cabinet Secretary (CS) for Defence, Hon. Soipan Tuya, joined the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) in a Joint and Combined Fire-Power Exercise at Larisoro, Samburu County. This exercise marked the […]

A delegation from Kenya Coast National Polytechnic (KCNP) visited Kenya Naval Training College (KNTC), Mtongwe, for a benchmarking tour on 27 February 2025. Upon arrival, the delegation was received by […]

The Faculty and course participants of Senior Joint Command and Staff Course No. 40 of 2024/2025 visited the Joint Task Force Headquarters (JTF HQs) in the field at Embakasi Garrison […]

On behalf of Commander Kenya Army, Lieutenant General David Tarus, the Kenya Army Medical Corps Headquarters donated chess boards to the Defence Forces Memorial Hospital (DFMH) on February 26, 2025. […]

The Commander Kenya Army, Lieutenant General David Tarus, recently visited several Army training institutions in the Isiolo region. The four-day visit, which began on Monday, 24 February 2025, aimed to […]

On February 26, 2025, the Defence Forces Amateur Boxing Association(DEFABA) hosted a trophy presentation ceremony at Jamhuri Park, to celebrate the team’s winning of the National Boxing League for the […]

The National Defence College (NDC) on 26th Feb 2025, hosted a high-level lecture of opportunity featuring two globally renowned diplomats, Ambassador Jendayi E. Frazer and Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield. Attended by […]

Defence Forces Recruits Training School (DFRTS) hosted a one-day welfare seminar for Eldoret region based units. The seminar was officially opened by the Comdt DFRTS, Brig John Kipya. The participants […]

A delegation from the 54th Pakistan Navy Staff Course visited Kenya Navy (KN) Headquarters and the Kenya Shipyards Limited (KSL) Mombasa, on 25 February 2025. During the visit, the head […]

The Moi Air Base (MAB) fraternity concluded a week-long inter-wings football tournament on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, with the Kenya Air Force Training Wing (KTW) and Technical Wing (TW) emerging […]

In a significant move to improve learning conditions within Langata Barracks, Lieutenant Colonel Daniel Musau recently hosted representatives from Cigna Health Care to assess the status of facilities and programs […]

The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) troops deployed to secure the LAPSSET road project under the Operation Amani Boni (OAB) framework, recently finalised the construction a water pan at Sarira village […]

Commandant Kenya Naval Training College (KNTC), Colonel Benson Karuimbo, led the opening ceremony for the Kenya Navy Basic Diver Course 03/25 on 24 February 2025, at KNTC grounds in Mtongwe, […]

Vice-Chief of the Defence Forces (VCDF), Lieutenant General John Omenda on Tuesday 25 February 2025 hosted Major General Sebastian Vallette, the Commander French Armed Forces Base in Djibouti and his […]

On 25th February 2025, the Kenya Air Force (KAF) Headquarters hosted a delegation from the Royal Air Force, Central Flying School (CFS), led by the Commandant, Group Captain David Flyn. […]

Assistant Chief of the Defence Forces Personnel and Logistics (ACDF P&L), Major General David Keter, hosted a delegation from the 54th Pakistan Navy Staff Course, led by Commodore Ehsan Ahmed […]

Kenya Defence Forces troops operating under Operation Maliza Uhalifu (OMU) embarked on a series of Civil-Military Cooperation (CIMIC) activities to build positive relationships with local communities, thereby gaining their trust […]

The Base Commander of Laikipia Air Base (LAB), Brigadier Mohamud Farah, represented the Chief of the Defense Forces at the 115th Scout Founder’s Day celebrations on 22 February 2025. The […]

The Cutlass Express 2025 maritime exercise officially concluded on 21 February 2025 with a closing ceremony in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Commander Kenya Navy Base Manda Bay, Brigadier Lazarus Wafula, […]

Vice Chief of the Defence Forces (VCDF) Lieutenant General John Omenda presided over the closure of Exercise Justified Accord 25 (JA25) Field Training Exercise (FTX) on 21 February 2025 at […]

The Chiefs of Defence Forces (CDFs) from East African Community (EAC) Member States gathered today in Nairobi to discuss the ongoing security situation in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo […]

Commander Kenya Navy, Major General Paul Otieno, took part in the 5th Multilateral Naval Exercise Komodo (MNEK), held from 15 to 22 February 2025 in Bali, Indonesia. This year’s MNEK, […]

Commander of the Kenya Air Force (KAF), Major General Fatuma Ahmed along with other KAF officers, recently participated in the 14th African Air Chiefs Symposium (AACS) in Lusaka, Zambia. Hosted […]

Defence Principal Secretary Dr. Patrick Mariru has asked the Members of National Assembly to consider the Ministry’s proposal for monetary request to establish a state-of-the-art space Centre to enhance Kenya’s […]

Commandant Defence Forces Recruits Training School, Brigadier John Kipya, accompanied by Board of Officers constituted to collect views on the Defence Forces Medical Insurance Scheme (DEFMIS) Trust Deed Review, visited […]

The Joint Multinational Command Post Exercise (CPX) of the Justified Accord 2025 (JA25) held at the Humanitarian Peace Support School in Embakasi concluded on 20th February 2025. Distinguished Visitors (DV) […]

Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) troops deployed under Operation Amani Boni, led by the Commanding Officer Sinai Forward Operating Base Lieutenant Colonel G N Ndungu conducted a medical camp at Sinai […]

The Cabinet Secretary (CS) Defence, Hon. Soipan Tuya, today visited Kahawa Garrison to familiarize herself with the operations of various formations and units based there, as well as their critical […]

The Ministry of Defence (MoD), through its Audit Department, conducted a five-day induction training for its Audit Committee, aimed at equipping its members with the knowledge necessary to ensure the […]

The United Nations Secretary-General’s Special Coordinator for improving the UN’s response to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA), Christian Saunders, has praised Kenyan troops serving under the United Nations Organization Stabilization […]

On 15 January 2025, the Kenya Army Corps of Signals (KACS) hosted its inaugural chess tournament at the School of Signals (SOS) in Kahawa Garrison. The event aimed to integrate […]

The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) Chief of Strategic Plans and Policy (SP&P), Brigadier Samwel Kimani, and the Uganda People’s Defence Force (UPDF) Joint Staff Plans and Strategy, Major General Don […]

Brigadier Bernard Oluoch, Base Commander Moi Air Base (MAB) and Patron of Moi Air Base Primary and Junior Secondary School (JSS), officially inaugurated the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) classrooms at Moi […]

The Commander Kenya Air Force (KAF), Major General Fatuma Ahmed, hosted former marathon world record holder, Lt. Col. Paul Tergat, at the KAF Headquarters in Nairobi. Maj. Gen. Ahmed warmly […]

Military Wives Association of Kenya (MWAK) , under the leadership of Mrs Grace Kahariri , in partnership with the Family Group Foundation on 17 January 2025 launched the 3rd Cohort […]

Commander Kenya Army, Lieutenant General David Tarus, led the National Defence College (NDC) fraternity and invited guests in celebrating the annual NDC Cultural Day on 18 January 2025. The event […]

On Thursday, 16th January 2025, the Commander Kenya Air Force (KAF), Major General Fatuma Ahmed, welcomed participants of the Senior Joint Command and Staff College (SJCSC) course to the KAF […]

The National Defence College (NDC) Course Cohort 27 (2024/2025) engaged in a clean-up exercise along the Nairobi River on Tuesday, 14th January 2025. This initiative was part of the college’s […]

Commander Operation Amani Boni, Brigadier Joel Maiyo, recently visited the ongoing Lamu Port-South Sudan-Ethiopia-Transport (LAPSSET) project. Multi-agency teams have played a pivotal role in advancing the LAPSSET Corridor Project, a […]

The Commander of the Kenya Air Force, Major General Fatuma Ahmed, on 13th January 2025 met with Warrant Officer 2 (WO2) Hellen Obiri, the 2024 Boston Marathon Champion, at the […]

The Commandant Joint Command and Staff College (JCSC), Major General Eric Kinuthia, officially inaugurated Junior Joint Command and Staff Course No. 100 of 2025 (100/25) on Monday, January 13, 2025, […]

The 44th edition of the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) Cross Country Championships was held today, Friday, January 10, 2025, at the Ulinzi Sports Complex in Lang’ata. The event brought together […]

The Kenya Signal Company 3 (KENSIG-3), deployed under the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO), in collaboration with the Indian Rapid Deployment Battalion […]

The Anglican Church, under the Military Episcopate, recently held a thanksgiving service to honor two retired Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) chaplains, Rev. Colonel (Rtd) Alfayo Lelei and Rt. Rev. Major […]

Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) soldiers deployed under Operation Amani Boni (OAB) recently completed key education improvement projects in Garissa and Lamu counties. The troops handed over four renovated classrooms and […]

The Commander Kenya Army, Lieutenant General David Tarus, joined Headquarters Kenya Army personnel for New Year celebrations on Wednesday, 8 January 2025, at Ngao Gardens. The event underscored the troops’ […]

On January 5, 2025, the Bishop of the Military Ordinariate of Kenya, Rt. Rev. Wallace Ng’ang’a, presided over the launch of the Jubilee Year of Prayer 2025 at Saint Peter […]

Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) troops operating under Operation Maliza Uhalifu (OMU), in collaboration with Ministry of Health representatives from Turkana County and Kapedo Dispensary, conducted a one-day medical camp and […]

In the spirit of giving during the festive season, personnel from the Kenya Navy Base (KNB) Manda Bay visited Anidan.K Children’s Home in Wiyoni, Lamu Island, Lamu County, on January […]

The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) troops stationed at Kokenye Military Camp, Turkana County, marked the New Year with a humanitarian civil assistance initiative for the local community. The sub-unit visited […]

On Monday, 30th December 2024, Colonel (Rtd) John Hamlyn Bryant, the first Adjutant of the 3 Kenya Rifles (3 KR), visited the unit at Lanet Barracks in Nakuru County. He […]

Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) troops operating under Operation Maliza Uhalifu (OMU) visited young boys transitioning to manhood at the Africa Inland Church School in Chemoligot, Baringo County. During the visit, […]

Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) personnel from Kahawa Garrison Barracks, led by the Kahawa Garrison Admin Officer, Captain Adannur Mohamed Ibrahim, recently donated assorted food items and diapers to parents of […]

The Moi Air Base fraternity recently brought holiday cheer, spreading love and generosity to widows of Kenya Air Force (KAF) soldiers and children at Mother Teresa Children’s Home in Huruma […]

Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) troops operating under Operation Maliza Uhalifu (OMU), in collaboration with medical teams from Medical Mission Africa (MeMA) and Kingdom Builders International, conducted a two-day medical camp […]

Chief of the Defence Forces (CDF), General Charles Kahariri, visited the Kenya Navy Hospital (TKNH) on December 24, 2024, at the Kenya Navy Base, Mtongwe. The visit formed part of […]

On 23rd December 2024, Kenya Air Force soldiers from Moi Air Base (MAB) took advantage of the ongoing rains by participating in a tree planting activity at Konza City, Machakos […]

The Inspector General (IG) of Police, Mr. Douglas Kanja, visited the Kenya Navy Base (KNB) Manda on December 23, 2024, during his working tour of troops deployed in Operation Amani […]

Deputy Army Commander (DAC) Major General Mohamed Nur Hassan visited Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) troops serving under the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) from 21-22 December 2024. The […]

The Chief of the Defence Forces (CDF), General Charles Kahariri, recently visited the 30 Special Forces Regiment at their barracks. This visit was part of his end-of-year tour to assess […]

Participants of Course 27 of 2024/2025 from National Defence College (NDC), a College of National Defence University-Kenya (NDU-K), recently conducted National Study Visits that covered public and private sector institutions […]

The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF), launched a four-day chess training program on 17th December 2024 at various KDF-sponsored schools across the country. The program targets KDF-sponsored schools in the Nairobi, […]

On December 18, 2024, Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) troops stationed at Ruqa Forward Operating Base (FOB), led by BC Maj Ougo, participated in various Civil-Military Cooperation (CIMIC) activities with local […]

The Kenya Navy (KN) celebrated the festive season with a heart-warming Christmas Carols event at Kenya Navy Base Mtongwe on December 20, 2024. The occasion was led by Commander Kenya […]

Commodore Asim Sohail Malik, Commander of Combined Task Force 150 (CTF 150) from the Pakistan Navy, paid a courtesy call on Brigadier Sankale Kiswaa, Deputy Commander of the Kenya Navy, […]

Commander Kenya Army Lieutenant General David Tarus visited troops in Western Command from 18th – 20th December 2024. The visit was aimed at reviewing the year’s activities with a view […]

On Thursday, December 19th, 2024, Defence Cabinet Secretary Hon. Soipan Tuya, accompanied by Chief of the Defence Forces General Charles Kahariri (also Chairman of the Board of Directors of Defence […]

In a heartfelt expression of gratitude for years of dedicated service, personnel from the 77 Artillery Battalion, led by Unit Commanding Officer Lieutenant Colonel Peter Mugwika, recently pooled resources to […]

The 15 Kenya Rifles (15 KR), led by the Unit Commanding Officer (CO) Lieutenant Colonel Japhet Lairumbi, visited retired  Army Sergeant Major (ASM) Warrant Officer Class 1 (WO1) Hamud Abdalla […]

On 18th December 2024, the Principal Secretary for the State Department for Basic Education, Dr. Belio Kipsang, officially inaugurated Grade 9 Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) classrooms at Embakasi Garrison Primary School […]

The Cabinet Secretary (CS) for Defence, Hon. Soipan Tuya, visited the Kenya Air Force (KAF) Headquarters in Nairobi County to gain a deeper understanding of the Air Force’s operations, organizational […]

On 17 December 2024, the Kenya Army Corps of Signals (KACS) visited the Father’s Shelter Children’s Home in Mumbi Location, Githurai Sub County, Kiambu County. The visit provided the Corps […]

On 16 December 2024, Deputy Army Commander (DAC) Major General Mohamed Nur Hassan visited Kenya Army troops in the Nanyuki and Isiolo regions. The visit aimed to boost the troops’ […]

On December 16, 2024, Dr. Patrick Mariru, the Principal Secretary in the Ministry of Defence (MOD), signed Performance Contracts (PCs) with the Heads of Department (HODs) for the Financial Year […]

The Junior Joint Command and Staff Course 99 of 2024 comprising of 47 participants from the three Services of the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) graduated on 13 Dec 24 at […]

On Saturday, 14th December 2024, His Excellency Dr. William Samoei Ruto, President of the Republic of Kenya and Commander-in-Chief of the Defence Forces, presided over the 60th Anniversary celebrations of […]

Cabinet Secretary for Defence, Hon. Soipan Tuya, on 13 Dec 2024 led a tree-planting exercise at Dongo Kundu in Kwale County, supporting the government’s ambitious goal of planting over 15 […]

A delegation led by the Deputy Commandant/ Chief Instructor, JCSC, Brig D K Chesire paid a visit to SCSC, Kimaka, Uganda from 09 to 11 December 2024. The team which […]

His Excellency Dr. William Ruto, President of the Republic of Kenya and Commander-in-Chief of the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF), conferred Presidential and Regimental Colours to Wajir Air Base (WAB) during […]

This week, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) carried out its Performance Evaluation for the 2023/24 financial year. The evaluation, conducted at Defence Headquarters, was led by officers from the Public […]

The Kahawa and Lanet athletics teams emerged as the overall winners at the 3rd edition of the Kenya Army Cross Country Championships, both scoring 74 points during the event held […]

On December 10, 2024, the Commander Kenya Air Force (KAF) visited Laikipia Air Base (LAB) to join officers, service members, and their families in celebrating the unity, dedication, and strength […]

The Cabinet Secretary (CS) for Defence, Hon. Soipan Tuya, today conducted an inspection tour of the ongoing Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) Housing Project in Roysambu, Nairobi. This project, a phased […]

The General Officer Commanding (GOC) West Command, Major General Jeff Nyagah, visited the Operation Maliza Uhalifu (OMU) area in the North Rift region today, where he was briefed on the […]

The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) has partnered with the Kenya Scouts Association (KSA) to host the Eastern Africa Education Camp and Youth Forum at the Rowallan National Scouts Camp in […]

In the spirit of giving back to the community, the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) personnel drawn from Embakasi Garrison, recently visited the Good Samaritan Children’s Home at Soweto,Kayole in Nairobi […]

The Ministry of Defence (MoD), through its Department of Policy, Strategy, and Planning, organized a four-day workshop for Productivity Mainstreaming Champions aimed at reviewing the Ministry’s productivity metrics for the […]

On 7th December 2024, officers of the 9th Battalion, the Kenya Rifles (9KR), popularly known as O’Rangers, gathered at Moi Barracks in Eldoret for a reunion. The event, graced by […]

The Commander Kenya Navy, Major General Paul Otieno, led personnel in a Family Day celebration at Lieutenant Colonel Kimaro Stadium in Mtongwe on December 7, 2024. The event, a prelude […]

On December 6, 2024, personnel from the Kenya Navy, including officers and service members, took part in a 60-kilometer walk in Mombasa. The event, which marked a prelude to the […]

Wajir Air Base (WAB), in collaboration with various security agencies, successfully concluded its Safety and Security Week on 6th December 2024. Themed “Elevating Safety, Inspiring Confidence,” the event emphasized the […]

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has been recognized as the top performer among all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) for its accountability and prudent use of resources at this year’s […]

The Junior Joint Command and Staff Course 099/24 held a CI’s run on Thursday 06 Dec 24, at Langata Garrison. The competitors, including the faculty, staff, and Student Officers, were […]

Commander of Operation Maliza Uhalifu (OMU), Brigadier S.M. Huria, today launched the 2024 Sports for Peace – Baringo Chapter at Chemolingot grounds. The event, organized by the Multi-Agency Security team, […]

On December 5, 2024, the 3 Kenya Rifles (3KR), led by Unit Commanding Officer (CO) Lieutenant Colonel (Lt Col) Geoffrey Ndung’u, visited retired Warrant Officer Class 1 (WO1) Dismas Masila […]

On 6th December 2024, Commander Kenya Air Force (KAF), Major General (Maj Gen) Fatuma Ahmed, was the chief guest at an Executive Education Graduation Ceremony at Strathmore University. Themed “Legacy […]

On the 5th December 2024, Military Wives Association of Kenya (MWAK) conducted a widows empowerment seminar for the Eldoret Chapter members at 9th Battalion the Kenya Rifles (9KR) in Eldoret […]

On 3rd December 2024, Major General (Rtd) Lucas Tumbo, Chairperson of the Military Veterans Advisory Committee, and Brigadier Moses Leriari, Director General of the Directorate of Military Veterans (DMV), held […]

Brig D K Chesire, the Deputy Commandant/Chief instructor JCSC led the commemoration of the World Aids day at the Joint Command and Staff College on 2 December 2024. The event […]

In a decisive step in enhancing environmental sustainability, KDF troops from Bravo Company, 31 Mechanized Infantry Battalion (31MIB), stationed in Lodwar, participated in a tree-planting exercise at Loturerei Mixed Secondary […]

Commander Kenya Navy, Major General Paul Otieno, hosted a delegation from Pakistan Navy Ship (PNS) Maowin on Wednesday, 04 December 2024, in his office at the Kenya Navy Headquarters, Mombasa. […]

On 4th December 2024, Commander Kenya Army Lieutenant General David Tarus led an engagement meeting with soldiers to address key issues impacting the force, including welfare, discipline, and emerging challenges. […]

The Chief of Staff and Head of Public Service Mr. Felix Koskei on 3rd December 2024 made a familiarization visit at the Uhuru Gardens National Monument and Museum (UGNM&M) in […]

The International Military Sports Council (Conseil International du Sport Militaire – CISM), President of CISM Golf Committee, Major Cameron Lowdon recently visited Diamonds Leisure Beach and Golf Resort in Diani, […]

The Ministry of Defence today launched a Ministerial Audit Committee, marking a significant milestone in its ongoing commitment to transparency, accountability, and good governance. The Committee was inaugurated by Defence […]

On 4 December 2024, the Chief of the Defence Forces hosted the Indian High Commissioner to Kenya, H.E. Ms. Namgya Khampa, at the Defence Headquarters. During their discussions, the leaders […]

On 3rd December 2024, Major General Fatuma Ahmed, Commander of the Kenya Air Force (KAF), paid her inaugural visit to Embakasi Air Base (EAB). She was warmly received by the […]

The Commander Kenya Army, Lieutenant General David Tarus, recently visited the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) troops deployed under Operation Amani Boni (OAB) at various Forward Operating Bases (FOBs) in the […]

The Defence Cabinet Secretary, Hon. Soipan Tuya, has signed Performance Contracts (PCs) for the 2024/25 Financial Year with Defence Principal Secretary Dr. Patrick Mariru, along with Chairpersons and Chief Executive […]

The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF)  Director of Medical Services, Major General George Ng’ang’a, presided over the closing ceremony of the Emergency Medical Teams (EMT) Induction Training for KDF medical practitioners […]

On 30 November 2024, the Departmental Committee on Defence, Intelligence, and Foreign Relations conducted a familiarization tour of the Kenya Navy. The visit aimed to assess the progress of capital […]

Kenya Defense Forces (KDF) troops serving under the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (MONUSCO) have been commended for exemplary measures to curb Sexual Exploitation […]

Deputy Commander Kenya Navy (KN), Brigadier Sankale Kiswaa, recently represented the Kenya Navy Commander at the 7th High-Level Meeting on Implementing the Jeddah Amendment to the Djibouti Code of Conduct […]

His Excellency, the Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Kashim Shettima, presided over the closing ceremony of the second Africa Military Games on 30 November 2024 at the […]

The Vice Chief of the Defence Forces, Lieutenant General J M Omenda on Friday 29 November 2024 chaired a College Control Board meeting whose membership includes the PS Defence, Service […]

On 28 November 2024, the Kenya Navy (KN) hosted a free medical camp at Kinango Sub-County Hospital in Kwale County. The initiative was part of the preparations for the Kenya […]

On 28th November 2024, the Commander Kenya Air Force (KAF), Major General Fatuma Ahmed visited to the National Air Support Department (NASD). The NASD, administered by the Kenya Defence Forces, […]

The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) Ulinzi Taekwondo team, under the leadership of Lieutenant Colonel Abubakar, representing the Base Commander of MOI Air Base, visited Mama Fatuma Goodwill Children’s Home in […]

On November 27, 2024, Cabinet Secretary for Defence, Honourable Soipan Tuya, officially opened the 5th Edition of the Space4Women Expert Meeting, the first-ever to be held in Africa, whose aim […]

On Wednesday, 27 November 2024, Commander Kenya Air Force (KAF) Major General Fatuma Ahmed, presided over the graduation ceremony for the Ab-Initio Pilot Training Courses ACE 02 and ACE 04 […]

On 26th November 2024, the quest for more medals in All Africa Military Games in Abuja Nigeria bore fruits as the world cross country gold medalist in Belgrade Serbia Cpl […]

The Cabinet Secretary for Defence, Honorable Soipan Tuya, today led staff from the Ministry of Defence (MoD), alongside the local community, in a tree-planting exercise at Sururu Forest, Nakuru County. […]

The 7th Battalion the Kenya Rifles (7KR), popularly known as the Maroon Commandos, marked their Regimental Day with a vibrant celebration at Lang’ata Garrison, Nairobi County. The event, themed “Honouring […]

The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) Chaplaincy recently organized an interfaith youth mentorship seminar at Mariakani Garrison in Kilifi County, focusing on moral and spiritual development for young participants. Led by […]

The National Defence College (NDC) Course 27-24/25, consisting of senior military officers from 15 countries, civilian representatives from Kenyan government ministries, state departments, and members of other security agencies, visited […]

On Monday 25th November 2024, the Commander of the Kenya Air Force (KAF), Major General Fatuma Ahmed, led the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Air Women Accommodation project at Moi […]

Kenya continues to excel at the ongoing 2nd Africa Military Games in Abuja, Nigeria, emerging as a standout force in athletics, shooting, and boxing. In shooting, the Kenyan women’s team […]

The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF), led by Deputy Commander Kenya Navy, Brigadier Sankale Kiswaa, recently took part in the 8th annual East African Campaign Remembrance Week held in Taita Taveta […]

On 25 November 2024, the Cabinet Secretary for Defence, Hon. Soipan Tuya, and Chief of the Defence Forces (CDF), General Charles Kahariri, hosted U.S. Marine Corps General Michael Langley, Commander […]

Over 200 golfers from various clubs across Kenya participated in the 2024 Chief of the Defence Forces (CDF) Cup at the Great Rift Valley Lodge & Golf Resort. This prestigious […]

On November 21, 2024, Military Wives Association of Kenya (MWAK) Chairperson, Mrs. Grace Kahariri, hosted a meeting with representatives from Bethany Kids Organization. The purpose of the meeting was to […]

On Thursday, 21st November 2024, Brigadier Stephen Kapkory, the Base Commander of Embakasi Air Base, presided over the graduation ceremony for Drill and Duty Course 11/24. The event took place […]

Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) athletes have continued to excel at the Africa Military Games in Abuja, Nigeria. On Friday, November 22, 2024, KDF boxers and shooters demonstrated outstanding performances in […]

The Kenya Defence Forces advanced their campaign at the 2024 2nd Africa Military Games in Abuja with a powerful performance as reigning African middleweight boxing champion, Sgt Edwin “Ocox” Okong’o, […]

The National Defence University-Kenya (NDU-K) celebrated its 2nd Convocation today at its main campus in Lanet, Nakuru. The ceremony, embodying NDU-K’s commitment to equipping defence and security professionals with top-tier […]

On 21st November 2024, the Kenya Navy’s medical team conducted a free medical camp in Kizingitini, Pate Island, Lamu County. This event, organized as part of the Kenya Defence Forces’ […]

On 20 November 2024, participants from the Junior Joint Command and Staff Course (JJCSC) 099/24, based at the Joint Command and Staff College (JCSC) in Karen, paid an official visit […]

On 21 November 2024, the Defence Cabinet Secretary, Hon. Soipan Tuya, welcomed the Czech Ambassador to Kenya, Her Excellency Ms. Nicol Adamcova, at the Defence Headquarters. The meeting focused on […]

On November 20, 2024, Brigadier Abraham Biwot, Commander Kenya Navy Base in Mtongwe, presided over the graduation of the Senior Leadership Course (SLC) 02 for the 2024/2025 Financial Year, held […]

On Wednesday, November 20, 2024, Moi Air Base (MAB) was bustling with energy as the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) held their End-Year Fitness Challenge. The event was led by Lieutenant […]

On 20 November 2024, Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) troops serving under the United Nations Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (MONUSCO) hosted a friendly football match with Matembo […]

The second edition of the All-Africa Military Games Abuja (AMGA) 2024 was officially launched at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja, Nigeria, on November 20, 2024. The opening ceremony, […]

Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) personnel stationed at Mariakani Garrison recently participated in a medical camp at Mabati Medical Centre in Mariakani, where they provided essential healthcare services to residents from […]

The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) sports team has landed safely at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, Nigeria, to participate in the second edition of the Africa Military Games, set to […]

On 18th November 2024, the Parliamentary Committee on Defence, Intelligence, and Foreign Relations, led by Honourable Nelson Koech, visited Embakasi Air Base (EAB) to assess its operational readiness and review […]

Defence Cabinet Secretary Hon. Soipan Tuya welcomed a delegation from the Ministry of Youth Affairs, Creative Economy, and Sports, led by Cabinet Secretary Hon. Kipchumba Murkomen, to assess the progress […]

On 18th November 2024, the Cabinet Secretary for Defence, Hon. Soipan Tuya, visited the Kenya Army Headquarters in Nairobi. This visit served as a familiarization and orientation tour, aimed at […]

On 15 November 2024, Brigadier Abraham Biwot, Commander Kenya Navy Base Mtongwe, paid a courtesy visit to the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) Managing Director, Captain William Ruto, at his office […]

A twelve-week Regimental Admin Officers Course (ORAC) 04/24, featuring 35 officers from various Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) Services, concluded recently at Mariakani Garrison. The course aimed to equip the Officers […]

The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) troops, stationed under Operation Amani Boni (OAB) at the Ras Kamboni Forward Operating Base, recently contributed two 10,000-litre water tanks to support local mosques amid […]

On 15 November 2024, the Kenya Military Academy (KMA) staff and General Service Officer (GSO) Cadets from Intake 12/25, led by Colonel Eric Lovega, the Commanding Officer of the Cadets […]

On November 14, 2024, Commander Kenya Army, Lieutenant General David Tarus officiated the finals of the 2024 Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) Squash Tournament at the Defence Headquarters Squash Court. The […]

The Defence Principal Secretary, Dr. Patrick Mariru, this week presented the Kenya Defence Forces (Court Martial) (Procedure) and (Appeals) Rules, 2024 to the National Assembly’s Delegated Legislation Committee, highlighting their […]

On 15 November 2024, Bishop Wallace Nga’ng’a, the Bishop of the Military Ordinariate of Kenya, paid a courtesy call on Lieutenant General David Tarus, the Commander of the Kenya Army, […]

The Military Wives Association of Kenya (MWAK) recently commemorated World Orphans Day, honoring orphans worldwide and advocating for improved quality of life for them. Events were held at seven Kenya […]

On 13 and 14 November 2024, Major General (Rtd) Lucas Tumbo, Chairperson of the Military Veterans Advisory Committee, together with Brigadier Moses Leriari, Director General of the Directorate of Military […]

The participants of JCSC Junior and Senior Wings played a football match against MAB Officers on 13 November 2024 at the Moi Air Base, Eastleigh. The event was graced by […]

On Friday, 15 November 2024, at the Defence Headquarters in Nairobi, Major General (Maj Gen) Bernard Waliaula, Director General of Defence National Security Industries (DG DNSI), officially flagged off the […]

The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF), in partnership with the National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC), recently held a security awareness meeting in Witho, Manyatta, Lamu County. The initiative aimed to engage […]

On November 14, 2024, the Kenya Army hosted its inaugural chess tournament at Kahawa Garrison, with Commander Kenya Army, Lieutenant General David Tarus, presiding over the event. Organized by the […]

Commander Kenya Air Force (KAF), Major General Fatuma Ahmed, attended the 8th International Military Flight Training Conference 2024 and the 15th Zhuhai Air Show, held in Zhuhai, China. The event […]

On Wednesday, 13th November 2024, Moi Air Base (MAB) hosted a graduation ceremony for participants of the Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR) Operations Course. This event, celebrating the completion of […]

On 12 November 2024, a delegation from the Danish Defence Command, led by Commander Senior Grade Peter Hansen, visited the Kenya Navy. The purpose of the visit was to review […]

On Wednesday, November 13, 2024, Brigadier Victor Mburu, Commander Combat Engineers Brigade, promoted Kenya’s 2024 New York City Marathon gold medalist, Senior Sapper Sheila Chepkirui, to Corporal (Cpl) at Brigade […]

The Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General (DSRSG) for Peace and Operations, Ms. Vivian Van De Perre, recently visited Kenyan Defence Forces (KDF) troops serving under the United Nations Organization […]

On Tuesday, November 12, 2024, Brigadier Bernard Oluoch, the Base Commander, Moi Air Base (MAB), presided over a foundation stone-laying ceremony at Moi Air Base Primary School. This event marked […]

On November 12, 2024, the Board of Directors of Kenya Shipyards Limited (KSL) convened for a retreat to review the draft KSL Strategic Plan for 2024-2027. The retreat centered on […]

The Commandant JCSC, Karen, Maj Gen E M Kinuthia attended the 18th African Conference of Commandants (ACoC) at the Libyan Command and Staff College in Tripoli, Libya from 3 to […]

The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF), led by National Defence College (NDC) Deputy Commandant (Military) Major General Stephen Mutuku, earlier today joined the world in commemorating the bravery and sacrifice of […]

Students from Greenvale and Kalimoni Primary and Junior Secondary Schools, hailing from Uasin Gishu and Kiambu Counties, recently embarked on an enriching educational tour with the Kenya Navy. This initiative […]

On November 6, 2024, Moi Air Base (MAB) organized a chess tournament featuring participants from various Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) regions. The event aimed to promote chess as a valuable […]

On Saturday, November 9, 2024, the British High Commissioner to Kenya, His Excellency Neil Wigan, awarded medals to Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) World War II veterans in Nairobi. This awarding […]

The Principal Secretary for Defence, Dr. Patrick Mariru, convened a meeting with the Ministry of Defence’s Heads of Departments today to review the Ministry’s progress in the 2024/25 fiscal year […]

The Chief of the Defence Forces (CDF), General Charles Kahariri, 0n 8th November 2024 led the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) Formation Commanders during their annual conference in Karen, Nairobi. The […]

The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF), under Operation Maliza Uhalifu (OMU), partnered with Medical Mission Africa (MeMA) to conduct a two-day medical camp at Kapedo Mixed Secondary School and Lokorpok/Kasakaram village […]

On 5th November 2024, Base Commander, Kenya Navy Base Mtongwe, Brigadier Abraham Biwott, paid a courtesy visit to Mombasa Governor H.E. Abdulswamad Sheriff Nassir at the Mombasa County Headquarters. This […]

Kenyan troops deployed in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) under the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission (MONUSCO) have received high praise for their professionalism and operational readiness following […]

His Excellency Dr. William Ruto, President of the Republic of Kenya and Commander-in-Chief of the Defence Forces, today conducted an inspection tour of the Talanta Sports City construction at Jamhuri […]

On 6 November 2024, the outgoing Officer Commanding (OC) of Kenya Signals II Company (KENSIG II Coy), Major Paul Chacha, along with the incoming OC of KENSIG III Coy, Major […]

On 6th November 2024, Kenya Army Commanding Officers and Commandants gathered at Kahawa Barracks for the annual conference focused on strategic review and mission readiness. The conference’s objective was to […]

Pupils from Moi Forces Academy Junior School recently embarked on an educational tour of Kenya Navy Base Mtongwe on 5th November 2024. The visit offered the students a unique, hands-on […]

Chief of the Defence Forces (CDF), General Charles Kahariri, recently visited Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) soldiers deployed under the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) in Sector Two. During […]

On November 5, 2024, the Kenya Navy (KN) held a Disability Awareness Seminar at the Kenya Naval Training College (KNTC) in Mtongwe, Mombasa. The event was organized to raise awareness […]

On November 2, 2024, Commander Kenya Army, Lieutenant General David Tarus, presided over the Kenya Army Commander’s Trophy Golf Tournament, held at Thika Barracks Golf Club. This event, organized by […]

Three soldiers from Kenya Signals Company 3 (KENSIG-3) have successfully completed a Micro Unmanned Aircraft System (M-UAS) training at United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the […]

On October 31st-1 August, 2024, the Kenya Space Agency (KSA), operating under the Ministry of Defence (MOD), initiated a stakeholder engagement and public forum in Nairobi to review the Draft […]

A farewell luncheon was held at JCSC, Karen on 29 October 2024 for Lieutenant Colonel Kurt Krause, a member of the faculty from the South African National Defence Force (SANDF). […]

The Defence Forces Medical Insurance Scheme (DEFMIS), in partnership with Eldoret Regional Hospital (ERH) and Defence Forces Recruits Training School (DFRTS) medics, organized a medical camp at Jomo Kenyatta Stadium […]

On 31st October 2024, General Charles Kahariri, Chief of the Defence Forces (CDF) and Chairperson of the National Defence University-Kenya (NDU-K) Council, chaired the 8th University Regular Council Meeting at […]

On October 31, 2024, a medical team from The Kenya Navy Hospital (TKNH) provided vital support to children with special needs at the Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Association of Kenya […]

Kenya Defence Forces troops operating under the multi-agency Operation Maliza Uhalifu (OMU) recently undertook range classification exercises to enhance their capacity and capabilities in the operational theater. The exercise, held […]

The Defence Savings and Credit Co-operative Society (DESACCO) today launched a two-day workshop focused on Board and Supervisory Committee training at Defence Headquarters in Nairobi. The workshop was officially opened […]

Commander Kenya Army, Lieutenant General David Tarus, welcomed United Kingdom Commander Field Army, Lieutenant General Michael Richard Elvis, at the Headquarters Kenya Army in Nairobi. The two Commanders discussed areas […]

Faculty and staff of National Defence College (NDC), led by Deputy Commandant (Military) Maj. Gen. Stephen Mutuku, recently hosted H.E. Nicol Adamcová, the Czech Ambassador to Kenya, along with a […]

On Tuesday, October 29, 2024, Commander Kenya Army Lieutenant General David Tarus, presided over the commissioning of newly refurbished Z9 helicopters from China Aviation Technology Import and Export Corporation (CATIC) […]

On 29th October 2024, Major General Luka Kutto, the General Officer Commanding Eastern Command (GOC EASTCOM), presided over the groundbreaking ceremony for new utility blocks at Embakasi Garrison Parade Square. […]

The Principal Secretary for Defence, Dr. Patrick Mariru, has initiated the construction of 152 housing units at Mariakani Garrison, Mombasa County. This project aims to provide quality, decent housing for […]

The Defence Forces Amateur Boxing Association (DEFABA) boxers have returned back home after achieving impressive results at the Africa Federation Boxing Championships (AFBC) held in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo. […]

On the 29th October morning , Defence Cabinet Secretary Hon. Soipan Tuya toured the Uhuru Gardens National Monument and Museum (UGNM&M) to familiarize herself with the landmark facility. She was […]

The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF), operating under Operation Maliza Uhalifu (OMU), recently provided humanitarian assistance to residents of the Lorian settlement in Samburu County. The troops distributed various food supplies […]

The Kenya Military Academy (KMA), a College of the National Defence University-Kenya (NDU-K), recently hosted its 5th Commandant’s Inter-Intake Sports Competition at the Academy’s grounds in Lanet and Lions Hill […]

The Commander Kenya Army, Lieutenant General David Tarus, and Commander Kenya Air Force, Major General Fatuma Ahmed, led a team of Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) officers and service members in […]

On October 26, 2024, His Grace, the Most Rev. Dr. Jackson Ole Sapit, Archbishop of the Anglican Church of Kenya, Bishop of All Saints Cathedral Diocese, and Bishop in Ordinary […]

Join us for the Public Participation on the Draft Kenya Space Bill 2024! ? The Kenya Space Agency invites all stakeholders and the general public to a virtual session on […]

Commander Kenya Navy, Major General Paul Otieno, took part in the “60 Trees a Day” challenge during his visit to the Kenya Navy Base Manda Bay. This initiative is part […]

The Defence Headquarters Academy recently held a graduation ceremony presided over by the Commanding Officer of the Defence Headquarters Camp Admin Unit, Lt Col Wycliffe Baraza. The event, held on […]

The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) stationed at Karare Military Camp conducted a First Aid Care demonstration and practice session for students from Bishop Cavallera Girls School in Marsabit County. The […]

Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) soldiers, under Operation Maliza Uhalifu (OMU), partnered with medical teams from Chemolingot Sub-County Hospital and the Kenya Red Cross to conduct a free medical check-up for […]

Defence Cabinet Secretary Hon. Soipan Tuya made her first visit to the Defence Forces Memorial Hospital (DFMH) to familiarize herself with its services and operations. She was accompanied by Chief […]

Operation Amani Boni (OAB) Commander, Brigadier Joel Maiyo, recently visited Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) soldiers stationed at various Forward Operating Bases (FOBs) to assess their operational readiness and identify areas […]

The Deputy Commander of the Kenya Navy, Brigadier Sankale Kiswaa, presided over the graduation ceremony of the Junior Officers’ Course – Executive (JOC X) Class 17/24 on October 23, 2024, […]

Defence Cabinet Secretary (CS) Hon. Soipan Tuya hosted H.E. Henk Jan Bakker, the Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to Kenya, at the Defence Headquarters during a courtesy visit. […]

Defence Principal Secretary Dr. Patrick Mariru chaired the Ulinzi Prime Health Services Advisory Board meeting today at the Defence Headquarters. The meeting brought together officials from the Ministries of Defence, […]

Kahawa Garrison commemorated World Cancer Awareness Month on October 22, 2024, with an event organized by the Kahawa Garrison Level II Hospital to raise awareness about cancer. This year’s theme, […]