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 met troops stationed at Moyale’s ODDA Camp and Elwak Forward Operating Base (FOB), commending their dedication to fostering peace, security, and stability in the border areas between Kenya, Ethiopia, and Somalia.
On 25 March 2025, General Kahariri applauded the troops for their professionalism, discipline, and integrity, emphasizing their crucial role in the success of security operations in the region. He highlighted the importance of restoring normalcy in border areas such as Sololo and Dukana in Moyale, which have been staging grounds for armed groups threatening regional security. Additionally, the CDF held a meeting with the Ethiopian National Defence Forces leadership in Moyale town, where they discussed matters of peace and security in the border region.
On 26 March 2025, the CDF visited troops at Elwak FOB, commending their cooperation with other multi-agency security forces working to pacify al-Shabaab and other militant groups. He urged soldiers to remain vigilant and encouraged commanders to enhance intelligence sharing with other security agencies. He also conveyed a goodwill message to Muslim soldiers in observance of the holy month of Ramadan.
The CDF was accompanied by senior officers from Defence Headquarters, including the General Officer Commanding (GOC) Eastern Command, Major General Luka Kutto, and Deputy Commander 4th Brigade, Colonel Owuor.
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