KDF troops deployed in Somalia finally return to Kenya
A contingent of Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) troops, who had been deployed in Somalia under the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS), have returned to Kenya. In a statement on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, KDF said the troops arrived in the country over the weekend. The soldiers, who were stationed at Kuday Forward Operating […]
KDF deploys quick reaction force to DRC as M23 threat escalates
The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) have once again been thrust into the turmoil of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), deploying a Quick Reaction Force (QRF) to confront the expanding threat posed by the M23 rebél group. On Saturday, August 24, 2024, the first batch of the fourth contingent of the Kenya Quick Reaction Force […]
KDF sets record straight on mass recruitment of officers
The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) has flagged a fake job advertisement claiming that they will be conducting a recruitment exercise for service personnel and civilian employees from August 26 to September 9, 2024. The flagged poster had urged interested candidates to make their application via their ‘official’ website and warned them against malpractices during the […]
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 60
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 […]