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KDF soldiers in Operation Amani Boni, conducted a Civil-Military Cooperation medical camp at Tumtish Village in Bula Golol, Garissa County. The medicamp provided residents with medical consultations, treatment, general check-ups, nutritional assessments and deworming services.
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KMC Board of Commissioners held their inaugural meeting for 2025 at KMC headquarters in Athi River. The meeting, presided over by Chairman Lt Gen (Rtd) Joseph Kasaon was to induct new board members and brief them on the roles, responsibilities, and operations of the commission.
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The PS for Defence, Dr. Patrick Mariru, chaired the 14th Annual Board of Directors meeting of Kenya Shipyards Limited at the Defence Headquarters, Nairobi. During the meeting, the PS applauded the KSL team led by Managing Director Major General Said Farah for exceptional work.
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Laikipia Air Base personnel and their families benefited from a week-long Safety Awareness Program, fostering a safety-conscious culture among service Members and Officers themed “THINK SAFETY, WORK SAFELY.” Base Commander LAB, Brigadier Farah Mohammed,presided over the program.
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KDF Strategic Communications and U.S. Public Affairs military personnel engaged in a week long extensive collaborative training in preparation for the USAFRICOM led Joint Multinational Training Exercise, Justified Accord, scheduled to commence on Monday,February 10th 2025.
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Moi Air Base held its 37th Inter-Wing Athletics Championship at Kenyatta University. The event was a showcase of athleticism, teamwork, and sportsmanship, drawing both serving and retired personnel who actively participated and supported their teams.
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Maj Gen Robert Sofge, Commander of US Marine Forces Europe and Africa, visited Kenya Navy, accompanied by his staff and a team from Kenya United States Liaison Office. He paid a courtesy call to Deputy Commander Kenya Navy, Brigadier Sankale Kiswaa, at Kenya Navy Headquarters.
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Defence PS Dr. Patrick Mariru accompanied by VCDF Lt Gen John Omenda and senior officials from MoD appeared before the Public Accounts Committee of the National Assembly to address matters raised by the Auditor General regarding financial expenditure for the 2022/23 fiscal year.
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Defence Cabinet Secretary Hon. Soipan Tuya hosted the Japanese Ambassador to Kenya, H.E. Matsuura Hiroshi, at the Defence Headquarters in Nairobi for talks aimed at strengthening Kenya-Japan defence relations.
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The KDF, in partnership with the National Drought Management Authority and the County Government of Marsabit, officially launched water trucking initiatives at Dadach Lakole in Butiye. The event was attended by Mr. Kello Harsama, the PS of ASALs and Regional Development.
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The Chief of the Defence Forces, General Charles Kahariri, hosted a delegation from the International Committee of the Red Cross at the Defence Headquarters. The team was led by the Head of the Regional Delegation, Ms. Marie Dubeau.
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Commander Kenya Army, Lieutenant General David Tarus, flagged off new buses at Kahawa Garrison to enhance the existing transport capability for service personnel.These buses will provide reliable,secure and efficient transportation for troops on various duties across the country
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The Cabinet Secretary for Defence, Hon. Soipan Tuya, held discussions with representatives from the Kenya Elsie Initiative Fund Technical Committee, led by Brigadier Joyce Sitienei, the Director of the International Peace Support Training Centre, at the Defence Headquarters.
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The PS of the Ministry of Defence, Dr. Patrick Mariru, chaired the Ulinzi Prime Health Services Fund Advisory Board meeting at the Defence Headquarters. The meeting brought together representatives from the Ministries of Defence, Health, National Treasury and Economic Planning.
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CS Defence, Hon. Soipan Tuya, hosted representatives from the Military Wives Association of Kenya , led by Chairperson Mrs. Grace Kahariri, during a courtesy visit to the Defence Headquarters.
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The Chief of the Defence Forces, General Charles Kahariri, chaired the 68th Board of Directors meeting of the Kenya Ordnance Factories Corporation at the Defence Headquarters in Nairobi.The meeting focused on evaluating the corporation's progress and enhancing productivity.
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On February 1, 2025, the KDF, Moyale Forward Operating Base carried out a Civil-Military Cooperation (CIMIC) initiative, providing fresh water to over 500 households in the villages of Kate, Antut, Bori, and Dadach Lakole within Moyale Sub-County.
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