Court backs KDF deployment to deal with anti-Finance Bill protests
In a landmark decision on Thursday, June 27, 2024, the High Court upheld the deployment of the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) in response to recent anti-Finance Bill protests. Justice Lawrence Mugambi ruled that military intervention was necessary to protect the public and critical infrastructure. “The continuation of the military in assisting the police is necessary […]
Govt deploys KDF over anti-Finance Bill 2024 protests
The government has gazetted the deployment of the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) to assist the National Police Service amid ongoing protests against the Finance Bill 2024. In the gazette notice dated Tuesday, June 25, 2024, Cabinet Secretary for Defence Aden Duale said the government called upon the KDF to support in maintaining order after the […]
Air Force commander Fatumah Ahmed lauds servicemen’s sacrifices as KDF turns 60Â
As the Kenya Air Force marks its 60th anniversary, its commander, Major General Fatumah Ahmed, has paid tribute to the bravery and dedication of its personnel, past and present. In a statement issued by KDF on May 8, 2024, Ahmed congratulated the men and women of the Kenya Air Force for their unwavering commitment to […]
Politicians are banned from using KDF choppers – CS Duale
Political leaders have now been banned from using Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) helicopters, Defence Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has said. Speaking during a televised interview on a local TV station on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, Duale said the KDF has come up with a policy that bars politicians from using KDF choppers. Duale on use […]
PHOTOS: KDF conducts security rehearsal in DRC
The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) Base Defence Platoon, serving as frontline defenders, conducted a camp security Exercise ‘Protection warriors’ I at the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) Force Headquarters in Goma. The exercise aimed to prepare troops for emergencies, identify vulnerabilities, enhance coordination, foster vigilance, demonstrate commitment […]
Ezekiel Mutua reacts to scuffle between KDF soldiers, police officers
Music Copyright Society of Kenya (MCSK) CEO Ezekiel Mutua has voiced his dismay over a disturbing video circulating online, depicting a physical altercation between police officers and Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) personnel at Likoni Ferry. Expressing his concern, Mutua noted the gravity of the situation and its implications for societal order. “The clip of police […]
KDF announces burial, memorial service dates for fallen soldiers
The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) has announced the dates for memorial services and burial ceremonies of soldiers who perished in a chopper crash with General Francis Ogolla. 10 soldiers died in a crash involving a Huey UH -1 helicopter tail no. KAF 1501 at Sindar, Kaben in Elgeiyo Marakwet County on Thursday, April 18, 2024. […]