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 »
Kenya: President Ruto Hosts King Charles III At Mtongwe Naval Base for Marine Commando Unit Showcase
President William Ruto will host King Charles III at the Mtongwe Naval Base, where a program showcasing Kenya's first Marine Commando Unit, trained by the British Royal Marines, is… Read more »
October 31, 2023
Kenya: King Charles III Inspects Military Guard of Honour at State House, Received By President Ruto
King Charles III and his wife Queen Camilla have arrived at State House, Nairobi where they were welcomed by President William Ruto. Read more »
October 19, 2023
Kenya: Kenyan Troops Honored With Service Medals in Goma
The Kenya Signals Company troops who are part of the Kenya Defence Forces, deployed under the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo… Read more »
October 18, 2023
Kenya: Eastern Command General Officer Visits Lamu's Baure KDF Camp, Lauds Them for Their Peace Efforts
General Officer Commanding the Eastern Command (GOC EastComm) Major General Juma Mwinyikayi on Tuesday visited the Kenya Defence Forces troops stationed at Baure Forward Operating… Read more »
October 15, 2023
Kenya: Ruto Pledges Continued Support for Army to Enhance Its Capabilities
The Government is committed to scaling up its support to the Kenya Defense Forces. Read more »
Kenya: Kenyan Taxpayers Won't Fund Haiti Mission, the UN Will - Kindiki
Kenya will not spend public finances on the deployment the National Police Service (NPS) specialized units to Haiti to lead the Multi-National Security Mission in the Caribbean… Read more »
October 09, 2023
Kenya: Court Restrains Kindiki, House From Authorizing Police Mission to Haiti
The High Court has restrained Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki from deploying Kenya's police units as part of the multinational security mission in Haiti. Read more »
October 02, 2023
Kenya: Amnesty International to UN - Examine Kenya Police On Brutality, Excessive Force Before Haiti Deployment
Amnesty International has written to the United Nations urging it to examine the human rights track record of Kenyan security forces in full before endorsing their deployment to… Read more »
September 25, 2023
Kenya: Kenya, U.S. Ink 5-Year Defense Cooperation Agreement to Strengthen Bilateral Relations and Security
Kenya and the United States have officially inked a five-year Defense Cooperation Agreement, solidifying their commitment to enhance bilateral relations and bolster defense… Read more »
September 24, 2023
Kenya: Kenya, U.S. to Sign Defence Cooperation Agreement on September 25
Kenya and the United States will sign a Defence Cooperation Agreement on Monday aimed at strengthening counter-terrorism effort in furtherance of regional security interests . Read more »
September 20, 2023
Kenya: Biden Hails President Ruto's Willingness to Send Security Personnel to Haiti
US President Joe Biden has hailed President William Ruto's willingness for Kenya to serve as the lead nation for the UN-backed security support mission in Haiti. Read more »
September 19, 2023
Kenya: 10 KDF Officials Successfully Complete U.S.-Led Joint Terminal Attack Controller Course
Ten members of the Kenya Defence Forces graduated from the Kenya Joint Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC) course on Friday, becoming the first KDF cohort to complete the United… Read more »
Kenya: Army Launches Inquiry Into Crash of Surveillance Helicopter in Lamu
The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) has constituted a Board of Inquiry to probe Tuesday's night fatal crash of surveillance helicopter in Lamu. Read more »
September 05, 2023
Kenya: Field Marshal Muthoni Had No History of Ill-Health Apart From Colonial-Era Trauma - Family
Field Marshal Muthoni Wa Kirima who passed away on Tuesday had no history of ill-health apart from trauma she sustained from a bullet wound during the pre-independence fight, a… Read more »
Kenya: Mau Mau Veteran Field Marshal Muthoni Wa Kirima Passes On
Field Marshal Muthoni Wa Kirima, one of the leading agitators in Kenya anti-colonial fight, is dead. Read more »
August 31, 2023
Kenya: Defence PS Calls for Strengthening of Cooperation Agreement Between Kenya, South Africa
Defence Principal Secretary Patrick Mariru has underscored the need to strengthen the already existing bilateral ties between Kenya and South Africa through a robust Defence… Read more »
August 30, 2023
Kenya: Hundreds of Youths Turn Up for Army Recruitment in Nyahururu
As the exercise of recruitment of youths to join KDF continues across the country, hundreds showed up at the recruitment center in Nyahururu Stadium to try their luck to join the… Read more »
August 28, 2023
Kenya: Army Recruitment Kicks Off Amid Warnings Against Bribe Taking
Kenya Defense Forces (KDF) has launched the nationwide recruitment exercise on Monday till September 8th. Read more »
Kenya: Warning! Sorry, You Won't Join Army If You Have a Tattoo, Discoloured Teeth
The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) has warned candidates seeking chances in the ongoing recruitment that they will be locked out if they have tattoos. Read more »
August 17, 2023
Kenya: CS Duale Assures Fairness, Transparency in Upcoming KDF Recruitment Drive
Defence Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has affirmed that comprehensive measures are now in place to ensure the upcoming recruitment drive for Kenya Defence Forces(KDF) personnel is… Read more »