Kenya is preparing to send more Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) troops to United Nations (UN) missions, reinforcing the country’s reputation in peacekeeping. On September 10, Major General Luka Kutto closed a training exercise at Kangaita training camp in Nanyuki, where soldiers showcased their readiness. The General Officer Commanding Eastern Command (GOC EASTCOM) confirmed the troops […]
Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) have killed at least five Al Shabaab militants in a fierce operation inside the Boni Forest in Lamu County. The offensive, which took place in Lacta Mangai, was intelligence-led and aimed at flushing out terrorist cells that continue to destabilize the region. Soldiers recovered deadly weapons, including AK-47 rifles and rocket-propelled […]
Kenya’s investment in the Spyder system is part of a broader military modernization initiative.
On April 18, 2024, a tragic helicopter crash claimed the life of Kenya’s Chief of Defence Forces, General Francis Ogolla, along with nine others. The crash happened during a military visit to the North Rift as part of Operation Maliza Uhalifu. What stands out most is this: the helicopter’s engine was overhauled just 128 days […]
Major General Fatuma Ahmed’s journey through the ranks of the Kenya Defence Forces stands as a beacon of inspiration and achievement. Breaking barriers and rewriting history, her rise from the Women’s Service Corps to becoming the first woman to hold the esteemed position of Commander of the Kenya Air Force is a testament to her […]
