Kenya Defence Forces

The Rift Valley Regional Commissioner, Abdi Hassan, chaired a multi-agency security meeting at the Doldol Deputy County Commissioner’s Office in Laikipia County. The forum brought together key security stakeholders, including the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF), to assess the prevailing security situation and identify practical measures to enhance stability in the region. See more: shorturl.at/ns0xh

Commander Kenya Navy, Major General Paul Otieno and Commander United States (US) Naval Forces Europe and Africa/Commander Allied Forces Command, Admiral George M. Wikoff, commissioned the Kenya Navy Marine Range and Close Quarter Battle (CQB) Complex at Kenya Navy Base Mtongwe in Mombasa County. See more: shorturl.at/nPbSC

The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) 2nd Military Police Battalion conducted a tree planting exercise at Mihang’o Primary School in Embakasi, Nairobi County, reaffirming the military’s commitment to environmental conservation and community engagement. See more: shorturl.at/aZWCj

Chesitet FC, representing the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) personnel under Operation Maliza Uhalifu (OMU), secured a 2-0 victory over Lomelo FC in a Civil-Military Cooperation (CIMIC) football match held in Lomelo, Baringo County. The game was aimed at strengthening ties between the military and the local community. See more: shorturl.at/gkJiD

The Defence Forces Rifle Association (DEFRA) pistol team recently competed at the International Practical Shooting Confederation (IPSC) League 3 hosted at the Ngong Race Course Jockey Club Shooting Range in Nairobi. See more: shorturl.at/T0T7l

Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) troops serving under the African Union Support and Stabilization mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) conducted a successful medical outreach at Barkadi Sharifat village, in Kismayo. See more: shorturl.at/BIZSc

The Force Commander of the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO), Lieutenant General Ulisses De Mesquita Gomes, commended the Kenyan troops of the 5th Quick Reaction Force (KENQRF 5) for their professionalism and operational dominance during his first visit to the contingent. See more: shorturl.at/6S8g8

Lieutenant General David Ketter, Commander Kenya Army, participated in the 2026 African Land Forces Summit (ALFS) in Rome, Italy, alongside over 40 global delegations and numerous senior defence officials. See more: shorturl.at/z841w

The Chief of the Defence Forces, General Charles Kahariri, hosted the Commander, US Naval Forces Europe and Africa, Admiral George Wikoff, on 24 March 2026 at Defence Headquarters in Nairobi. See more: shorturl.at/1EWOb

The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF), in collaboration with partner organizations, recently conducted a Civil-Military Cooperation (CIMIC) medical outreach at the AMREF Health Africa grounds in Kibera. The initiative was part of activities to mark World Oral Health Day, observed under the theme “A Happy Mouth is a Happy Life.” See more: shorturl.at/9FC3S

REINFORCING SECURITY MILESTONES IN BONI Commander Operation Amani Boni (OAB) Brigadier Meshack Kishoyian visited Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) troops deployed at Ras Kiamboni region in Badhaadhere District, Lower Juba, Somalia. See more: shortlink.uk/1mfjT

The Military Ordinariate of Kenya conducted a Commissioning Mass for members of the Catholic Men Association of Kenya (CMA) during a Diocesan Catholic Men Apostolate celebration held in observance of the Solemnity of St. Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The colourful event was held at Our Lady of Holy Rosary in Embakasi Garrison. See more: shorturl.at/ibcrN

The Vice Chief of the Defence Forces (VCDF), Lieutenant General John Omenda, alongside Commander Kenya Navy Major General Paul Otieno, led a tree planting exercise in Maragoli Hills, Vihiga County, as part of the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) Environmental Soldier Programme in commemoration of the International Day of Forests. See more: shorturl.at/hpcR7

The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) successfully concluded the 4th KDF Medical Scientific Conference in Nairobi, marking the end of a highly engaging and insightful two-day forum that underscored the critical role of military medicine in enhancing mission readiness. The conference brought together medical practitioners and stakeholders committed to strengthening Defence health systems. See more: shorturl.at/99pDz

The National Defence University–Kenya (NDU-K) marked the successful conclusion of a three-day Librarians’ Training Workshop held at the Defence Headquarters, in an event officiated by the NDU-K Director of Examinations, Brigadier Elizabeth Omollo. See more: shorturl.at/Bmovq

The School of Infantry (SOI), in collaboration with the Kenya Air Force, successfully conducted an aerial seedballing (“seed bombing”) exercise within the SOI military training area in Isiolo County. See more: shorturl.at/6cgHT

In observance of the holy month of Ramadan, the Kenya Navy Muslim faithful donated Iftar foodstuffs to Muslim families in Mtongwe, reinforcing the spirit of compassion and generosity that defines the sacred period. See more: shorturl.at/duxBQ

Kenyan and Tanzanian contingents serving under the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) came together for joint Eid Al Fitr prayers at Kenya’s Lt Masulia Camp, marking the end of Ramadan with a display of unity and shared faith. See more: shorturl.at/e6RJG