News – Ministry of Defence

CDF HOSTS JAPAN DELEGATION

The Chief of the Defence Forces (CDF), General Charles Kahariri, today hosted a high-level Japanese delegation led by the Special Adviser to the Prime Minister of Japan, Lt Gen (Rtd)

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ENHANCING BILATERAL MARITIME PARTNERSHIP

On 08 April 2026, Commander Kenya Navy, Major General Paul Otieno, hosted Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Naval Command of the Indian Navy, Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan, during an official visit

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STRATEGIC FORESIGHT FOR SENIOR MILITARY LEADERSHIP

H.E. Amb. (Dr) Monica Juma, DPhil (Oxon), EGH, delivered a high-level lecture to participants of Course 28-2025/2026 at the National Defence College on 8 April 2026. The lecture focused on

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STRENGTHENING MILITARY HEALTHCARE AND ADVANCING SUPPORT FOR VETERANS

Defence Principal Secretary (PS) Dr. Patrick Mariru today held high level engagements aimed at strengthening military healthcare systems and advancing support for Kenya’s military veterans. Dr. Mariru kicked off the

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DEFTEC GRADUATES THE 4TH COHORT OF CONSTRUCTION SKILLS AND PIONEER TVET ON WHEELS CLASS

The Defence Forces Technical College (DEFTEC) marked the 4th Cohort of Tufuzu Youth Construction Skills Development Course graduation ceremony presided by the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), General Charles Kahariri

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PLANT, PROTECT, PRESERVE

The Defence Cabinet Secretary Hon. Soipan Tuya accompanied by the Principal Secretary Forestry Hon. Gitonga Mugambi today led a tree planting exercise that took place in Loita forest, Narok County.

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SHARED PURPOSE

KDF personnel operating at Mukutani area, Baringo County, conducted a Civil-Military Cooperation (CIMIC) activity at Jerusalem Village where they distributed food and water to residents as part of efforts to

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KDF HOSTS DELEGATION FROM EGYPTIAN MILITARY ACADEMY

The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) hosted a delegation from the Egyptian Military Academy at the Defence Headquarters, Nairobi, on 7th April 2026, in a visit aimed at enhancing professional military

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CDF HOSTS INDIAN DELEGATION

The Chief of the Defence Forces (CDF), General Charles Kahariri, hosted a delegation from India during a courtesy call at the Defence Headquarters. The delegation was led by Vice Admiral

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MUKUTANI FOB MEDICAL OUTREACH WINS HEARTS

KDF personnel serving in the Mukutani area, in Baringo County in collaboration with Sirata Health Centre under Marigat Sub County Hospital, conducted a Civil Military Cooperation medical outreach, drawing large

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KDF CROWNED 2026 NATIONAL OPEN BOXING CHAMPIONS

The Defence Forces Amateur Boxing Association (DEFABA) has been crowned the 2026 National Open Boxing Champions following a gruelling four-day tournament held at Kaloleni Social Hall in Nairobi. The championship

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REINFORCING DISCIPLINE AND LEADERSHIP ACROSS THE SERVICES

The Defence Forces Sergeant Major (DFSM), Warrant Officer Class 1 (WO1) Bwana Haji Omar, has called on Warrant Officers and Senior Non-Commissioned Officers (NCOs) to uphold discipline, strengthen leadership and

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