News – Ministry of Defence

MOULDING THE NEXT GENERATION OF COMMANDERS AND STAFF OFFICERS

The Joint Command and Staff College (JCSC) officially opened the Junior Joint Command and Staff Course No. 105 / 26 on Monday 7 September 2026, marking the commencement of a

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STRENGTHENING REGIONAL MARITIME SECURITY COOPERATION

No single nation can secure the Western Indian Ocean alone. Its vast waters carry international trade, sustain coastal economies, support millions of livelihoods and connect regional markets to the global

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BUILDING THE NEXT GENERATION OF AIR POWER

The Kenya Air Force (KAF) has welcomed newly recruited Service members into its ranks, marking an important step in strengthening the Service’s human resource base and preparing a new generation

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EXPLORING GREY ZONE OPERATIONS IN EUROPE AND AFRICA

Contemporary security challenges are increasingly shaped by activities that operate below the threshold of conventional conflict, demanding deeper understanding, comparative analysis, and strategic foresight. It is against this backdrop that

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SENIOR COMMAND COURSE STRENGTHENS OFFICERS FOR OPERATIONAL READINESS

Military professional development remains critical to strengthening operational readiness and preparing officers for higher command and staff responsibilities. At the Joint Warfare College in Nakuru, Commander Kenya Army, Lieutenant General

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STRENGTHENING DEFENCE TIES: KENYA, KOREA FORGE AHEAD

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) continues to reaffirm Kenya’s commitment to strengthening its longstanding defence and security cooperation with the Republic of Korea (RoK), following a bilateral engagement between Defence

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FOOTBALL BEYOND THE SCORELINE: STRENGTHENING COMMUNITY BONDS

Sport has a unique ability to transcend barriers, create shared experiences and bring people together. In peace support environments, where trust and cooperation are essential to lasting stability, a football

2 days ago by Hardley Mudegu 2453 1 0

ENGINEERING READINESS THROUGH PRECISION

Technical excellence is a critical pillar of air power, ensuring the safety, reliability and availability of aircraft required to sustain mission effectiveness and operational readiness. The Commanding Officer, Helicopter Engineering

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FROM SEA TO TEE: MASTERS OF THE FAIRWAY

Golf continues to play an important role within the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF), providing a platform for service personnel, veterans and partners to maintain physical fitness, sharpen concentration and build

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CHAMPIONING POLICY INTEGRATION IN MINE ACTION

Landmines and explosive remnants of war remain among the most persistent obstacles to post-conflict recovery. Long after hostilities have ended, these hazards continue to threaten lives, restrict movement, displace communities

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INSPIRING WINGS FOR TOMORROW

Moi Air Base (MAB) continues to strengthen its engagement with learning institutions by providing students with practical exposure to aviation, engineering and military professionalism as part of efforts to inspire

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AU HIGH REPRESENTATIVE VISITS MEKELLE TO STRENGTHEN TIGRAY PEACE PROCESS

Sustaining peace after conflict requires more than the signing of an agreement. It demands continued dialogue, confidence-building, credible monitoring and the collective determination of all parties to translate negotiated commitments

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