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China donates military vehicles, equipment to KDF

5Apr

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local news

China donates military vehicles, equipment to KDF

Kenya Defence Forces' capacity for operations received a boost when China handed them an assortment of vehicles and engineering equipment. Cabinet Secretary for Defence Eugene Wamalwa received the wares as Military Aid Gratis to the Kenya Army at Kahawa Garrison in Nairobi. The wares include 20 multipurpose lorries and five water bowsers. He noted that the vehicles and engineering equipment will boost the capability of troops in the conduct of their mandate within and outside the confines of Kenyan borders. “The capacity of a defence force in protection of the sovereignty of any nation lies with its personnel and equipment. Further, a highly motivated soldier coupled with the requisite tools of the trade will endeavour to complete the assigned mission irrespective of the o...

KDF soldier found dead in Embakasi in suspected suicide

14Mar

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local news

KDF soldier found dead in Embakasi in suspected suicide

Police and military are investigating an incident in which a 45-year-old Kenya Defence Forces soldier was found dead in his house after an apparent suicide in Embakasi, Nairobi. Colleagues of the deceased identified as David Kimaru said he was not picking up his calls on Sunday, which was unusual. This prompted them to visit his house, which is within the Embakasi garrison It was then that they discovered he had already died. His body was found hanging on a rope in his house long after he had died. There was no indication of what motivated the incident. Police who visited the scene said they suspect he died a day earlier. The body was moved to the mortuary as investigations into the incident continue. The motive of the incident was not immediately known. He was alone...

Uhuru presided over launch of KDF vehicles,Machinery.

21May

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Politics

Uhuru presided over launch of KDF vehicles,Machinery.

President Uhuru Kenyatta on Friday arrived at Thika Barracks in Kiambu County to preside over the launch of assorted Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) operational and engineering vehicles and machinery. The president was welcomed by Ambassador Monica Juma. Uhuru is expected to launch the operational vehicles and engineering equipment which is expected to support KDF troops to guarantee Kenya's territorial integrity and sovereignty and protect the citizens. "Morale of KDF troops and resources play a key role in mission readiness & success. This project is aimed at enhancing the state of troop readiness and agility through provision of mobility to our troops in and out of operational theatres." Amb. Dr. Monica Juma. "We are energetic, rethinking, modifying and modernising...

11Mar

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Life Style, Science

KDF rolls out Covid-19 vaccination .

The Kenya Defense Forces today rolled out the administration of the Covid-19 vaccine to its personnel. Chief defense General Robert Kibochi said this will see all the soldiers and their families get a jab. Speaking at the Kahawa Garrison Kibochi said the soldiers should ignore the fake rumors surrounding the vaccine and take the jab. He said the vaccination was happening at all their garrison include Mtongwe, Nanyuki, Laikipia and Gilgil. He also insisted and assure troops in Somalia will be reached so they do not feel left out. He added that 5,000 new recruits in various training centers will get the vaccination which will play a key role in ensuring that none get infected.