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. […]
Chief of Defence Forces General Francis Ogolla dies in chopper crash
Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Francis Ogolla has died in a chopper crash at Sindar area, Kaben location, Tot division, in Elgeyo Marakwet county. President William Ruto has made the sad announcement from State House. “I’m deeply saddened to announce the passing on of General Francis Omondi Ogolla, the Chief of the Kenya Defence Forces,” Ruto […]
Ruto convenes National Security Council after KDF chopper crash
President William Ruto has convened an urgent meeting of the National Security Council at State House Nairobi following a Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) chopper crash. This was confirmed by State House Spokesperson Hussein Mohamed through a statement on X. Mohamed, however, did not share elaborate details regarding the crash. “President William Ruto has convened an […]
‘Stay calm’ – Govt tells Kenyans amid KDF chopper crash
The government has asked Kenyans to stay calm following reports that a chopper belonging to the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) had crashed. In a statement, government spokesperson Isaac Mwaura asked Kenyans to avoid speculations regarding the crash, promising to issue an update. “Dear fellow Kenyans. An official communication concerning the Military Aircraft Crash shall be […]
KDF troops on patrol help distressed woman give birth to bouncing baby boy on roadside
Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) soldiers who were on patrol in Gherille, Wajir County assisted a pregnant woman to safely deliver a baby on the road. KDF in a statement on Saturday, March 23, 2024, said soldiers under Close Operations from Gherille while on patrol in the area came across the distressed woman Salma Osman who […]
2 arrested for allegedly receiving Ksh250K bribe in ongoing KDF recruitment
Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) detectives have arrested two civilians in Magarini Sub-County, Malindi County, for allegedly soliciting and receiving a Ksh250,000 bribe in the ongoing Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) recruitment. The two, Salim Mohamed Shekue and Fredrick Hamisi Baya, are accused of duping their victims to part with the amount promising KDF slots without […]