April 21
Kenya: Calls for Transparent Probe Into General Ogolla's Death Gain Traction
Kalonzo Musyoka, a Co-principal of Azimio, has urged the government to publicly disclose the cause of General Francis Ogolla's death once investigations are completed. Read more »
Kenya: Lorna Ogolla Honors Father's Legacy, Urges Pursuit of Excellence Amidst Adversity
Lorna Ogolla, the daughter of the late military chief General Francis Ogolla has implored Kenyans to embrace a pursuit of excellence despite adversities, echoing her father's… Read more »
April 19
Kenya: Captain Hillary Litali, KDF Soldier in Elgeyo Marakwet Chopper Crash Mourned By Family
Captain Hillary Litali, the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) Officer who died among nine others in a chopper crash in Elgeyo Marakwet has left a gaping gap in his his family as he was… Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Says Gen. Ogolla's Appointment As CDF Among His Best Decisions
President William Ruto has described the appointment of the late Chief of Defense Forces General Francis Ogolla as the best decision he ever made. Read more »
Kenya: AU Commission Chairperson Faki Lead Regional Leaders in Mourning CDF Ogolla
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission Moussa Faki Mahamat has joined a list of leaders who have sent messages of condolences as Kenyans mourn the Chief of Kenyan Defence… Read more »
April 18
Kenya: General Francis Ogolla, Kenya's Military Chief Who Died in a Chopper Crash
General Francis Omondi Ogolla, who died in a helicpter crash on Thursday, was named Kenya's military chief in April 2023. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Declares 3 Days of Mourning Following Gen Ogolla's Death
President William Ruto has declared three days of national mourning following the death of Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Gen Francis Ogolla and nine other Kenya Defence Forces… Read more »
Kenya: KDF Dispatches Air Crash Investigation Unit to Ogolla Chopper Crash Site
The Kenya Defence Forces has dispatched a team of air crash Investigators to probe the cause of the tragic air crash that led to the death of the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF)… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya's Military Chief General Francis Ogolla Dead in Plane Crash
Kenya is in mourning following the death of its military chief, General Francis Omondi Ogolla in a plane crash. Read more »
March 16
Kenya: Kenya Denies Involvement in Russia-Ukraine War Amid Mercenary Claims
Kenya has denied any military involvement in the Russia-Ukraine conflict amidst allegations surfaced in the Russian Federation's report titled "Number of Foreign Mercenaries in… Read more »
March 08
Kenya: End of an Era As Lieutenant General Peter Njiru Retires After Nearly 4 Decades
Lieutenant General Peter Mbogo Njiru has completed his tour of duty after 39 years in the military. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Appoints Lt. Charles Muriu Vice Chief of Defence Forces in New Military Changes
President William Ruto has promoted Major General Charles Muriu Kahariri to the rank of Lieutenant General and appointed him the Vice Chief of Defence Forces. Read more »
March 06
Kenya: Inquiry Reveals Shocking Rights Abuses By British Army in Kenya
A Kenya National Human Rights Commission (KNHRC) inquiry has uncovered human rights abuses by the British Army Training Unit in Kenya (BATUK), exposing deficiencies in victims'… Read more »
February 20
Kenya: Army Officers Intecept Uncustomed Sugar in Garissa, No Arrests Made
Police in Dadaab have launched a probe following the recovery of uncustomed goods by officers of the Kenya Army attached to Garissa's Modika Barracks. Read more »
Kenya: Rwanda Demands FDLR Demobilisation As Condition for De-Escalation With DRC
Rwanda has demanded the demobilisation and repatriation of the DRC-backed Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda (FDLR) rebel group as a condition to de-escalate a… Read more »
February 11
Somalia: Four Soldiers Shot Dead at Mogadishu Base - Probe Launched
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has launched a joint probe with Somalia into Saturday's shooting incident at a military base in Mogadishu, which left four soldiers dead and two… Read more »
January 30
Kenya: U.S. Donates Sh220 Million of Advanced Protective Equipment to KDF
The US Africa Command (AFRICOM) on Tuesday handed over a Sh220 million donation of state-of-the-art personal protective equipment to the Kenyan Defence Forces (KDF) at Kahawa… Read more »
January 23
Kenya: AFRICOM Commander Langley Meets Duale, Gen Ogolla in Nairobi
Defence Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale on Tuesday held discussions on security cooperation with the Commander of United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) General Michael Langley at the… Read more »
January 19
Uganda: IGAD Urges Sudan Generals to Dialogue, End War
The Intergovernmental Authority on Development Heads of State meeting has called on the warring parties in Sudan to agree to a ceasefire, end the war and a face-to-face meeting… Read more »
January 03
Kenya: President Ruto Holds Talks With Sudanese Paramilitary Leader Dagalo
President William Ruto has held talks with the Sudan's Rapid Support Forces Leader General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, in State House, Nairobi. Read more »
December 27, 2023
Kenya: Kenya to Receive Sh7bn Worth of Modernized Security Equipment Early Next Year
Kenya is set to receive the first batch of upgraded and modernized security equipment early next year. Read more »
December 26, 2023
Kenya: Chief of Defense Forces Ogolla Assures Ailing Servicemen of Medical Support
Chief of Defense Forces (CDF)Francis Ogolla has assured ailing servicemen of medical support towards their recovery journey. Read more »
December 12, 2023
Kenya: President Ruto Presides Over 2nd Trooping the Colour Even as Commander in Chief
President William Ruto on Tuesday presided over the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) consecration, presentation, and trooping of colours by the 25 Mechanized Infantry Battalion (MIB). Read more »
December 10, 2023
Kenya: Army Says Troops to Continue Exiting DR Congo in an Orderly Manner
The Kenya Defense Forces (KDF) says it will continues withdrawing troops from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in an orderly manner. Read more »
November 02, 2023
Kenya: Kenyan Marine Commando Unit Showcases Elite Skills Before Royals and President Ruto
The newly established Kenya Marine Commando Unit (KMCU) of the Kenya Navy demonstrated its naval prowess in an impressive display for visiting royals, King Charles III and Queen… Read more »