DESACCO 6TH ANNUAL MEETING: DRIVING FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT FOR KDF PERSONNEL
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
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KENYA AND ITALY STRENGTHEN DEFENCE RELATIONS
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
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CDF EXTENDS RAMADAN WISHES TO ALL MUSLIMS
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
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EAC CHIEFS OF DEFENCE FORCES HOLD MEETING ON SECURITY SITUATION IN EASTERN DRC
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
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CDF VISITS THE KENYA NAVY HOSPITAL
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
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CDF VISITS 30 SPECIAL FORCES REGIMENT
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
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SHAPING THE FUTURE OF MILITARY WELFARE: DEFWES LAUNCHES STRATEGIC PLAN AND NEW MALL
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
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KENYA NAVY CELEBRATES 60 YEARS OF SERVICE
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
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STRENGTHENING KENYA’S TIES WITH INDIA
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
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DEFENCE MINISTRY SIGNS PERFORMANCE CONTRACTS
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
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U.S. AFRICOM COMMANDER VISITS KENYA’S DEFENCE HEADQUARTERS
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
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