Topic: KDF
Ruto Highlights Desired Qualities of KDF Soldiers as Kenya Looks Beyond Vision 2030
Aug 13, 2026 at 04:22 PM
Ruto explained that under the current times, KDF soldiers face modern threats from adversaries, including attacks on the country's digital systems and critical infrastructure....
Ruto Presides Over KDF Recruits Passing-Out Parade in Eldoret [Photos]
Aug 13, 2026 at 01:00 PM
President William Ruto has presided over the passing-out parade of the first cohort of Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) recruits for 2025 at the KDF Recruits Training School in Eldoret....
15 Nations Meet in Nairobi to Plan Major Air Forces Drill [Details]
Aug 10, 2026 at 01:19 PM
Representatives from 15 countries convened in Nairobi to advance preparations for a multinational air forces exercise scheduled to take place in Kenya in 2027....
KDF Launches New Ammunition Production Line in Eldoret
Aug 07, 2026 at 07:48 AM
The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) has launched the construction of a new ammunition production line at the Kenya Ordnance Factories Corporation (KOFC) in Eldoret....
KDF Announces Next Step for 106 Shortlisted Candidates for Civilian Vacancies
Aug 06, 2026 at 01:16 PM
The Ministry of Defence has announced the next stage of recruitment for 106 applicants who have been shortlisted for civilian positions within the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF)....
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How KDF Soldiers Thwarted Multiple Terror Plots in Lamu
Jul 20, 2026 at 08:26 AM
The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) soldiers have thwarted multiple suspected terrorist attacks and destroyed four improvised explosive devices (IEDs) in Lamu County....
KDF Soldier in Murder of Wife, Two Children Sentenced to Life
Jul 14, 2026 at 12:15 PM
The High Court has sentenced Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) soldier Peter Mwaura Mugure to life imprisonment after finding him guilty of murdering his wife and their two children....
Gov't Announces Recruitment of Military Veterans Committee Chairperson [Details]
Jul 08, 2026 at 09:17 AM
The Ministry of Defence has announced the recruitment of a new Chairperson for the Advisory Committee on Military Veterans, inviting qualified retired senior military officers to s...
KDF Imposter Arrested With Loaded Pistol During Football Match
Jun 08, 2026 at 08:30 AM
Police officers have arrested a suspect posing as a KDF officer after he was found in possession of a firearm during a football match between Migori Youth FC and Equity Bank FC at ...
Ruto Makes Changes to KDF Leadership in Latest Appointments
Jun 05, 2026 at 01:20 PM
Ruto promoted Brigadier Peter Kipketer Limo to the rank of Major General and appointed him Assistant Chief of Defence Forces...
Kenya Receives 1,000 PPE Kits in Ebola Preparedness Plan
Jun 03, 2026 at 03:52 PM
Duale revealed that the government had established another quarantine facility at the Kenyatta National Hospital....
Laikipia Ebola Facility Will Serve Everyone - CS Duale
May 31, 2026 at 08:20 AM
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has announced that the proposed Ebola treatment and quarantine facility in Laikipia will serve both Kenyan and American nationals....
Kenya Air Force Commander Gets United States Prestigious Recognition
Apr 18, 2026 at 11:06 AM
The recognition comes close to a year after Major General Bernard Waliaula took over the leadership of the Kenya Air Force....
2 KDF Soldiers Among 6 Suspects Arrested Over Robbery
Mar 26, 2026 at 08:16 AM
DCI Detectives have foiled a planned robbery targeting a senior military officer in Kitengela and arrested six suspects, including two Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) soldiers....
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Why KDF Is Being Deployed to Meru
Mar 22, 2026 at 09:42 AM
The soldiers will be in the area for at least 14 days, according to Deputy President Kithure Kindiki....
CDF Charles Kahariri Meets UK Military Chief in Nairobi [Details]
Mar 17, 2026 at 01:00 PM
The UK Military Chief's visit fell days after the French Army deployed 800 naval officers in Mombasa....
KDF Boss Kahariri Conferred With France’s Top Honour
Mar 16, 2026 at 07:20 AM
The recognition places Kahariri among a distinguished group of global leaders who have received the French decoration for exceptional service....
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France Deploys 800 Military Officers to Kenya
Mar 15, 2026 at 08:59 AM
France has deployed at least 800 military personnel from the French Army to Kenya....
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Over 47,000 Housing Units Planned for Police, Prisons and KDF
Mar 02, 2026 at 04:30 PM
The Governance and Public Administration (GPA) Sub-Committee has revealed plans to deliver more than 47,000 housing units for security agencies under the Affordable Housing Program...
Ministry of Defence Announces Auction of Vehicles, Equipment; How to Bid
Feb 24, 2026 at 08:29 AM
The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has announced a public auction of vehicles, equipment, and general stores....
