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5 Most Secretive But Very Powerful Battalions In The Kenya Defence Forces (Photos)

The Kenyan Army, which is part of the Kenya Defense Forces, is one of the best fighting forces in Africa. The Kenyan army is divided into battalions, each with its own operations. Below are the 5 most powerful battalions of the Kenyan Defense Forces: 50 Air Calvary Battalion (50 ACB)

  3 months ago ago
5 Most Secretive But Very Powerful Battalions In The Kenya Defence Forces (Photos)

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"The Soldiers Died Like Never Before" Snr KDF Reveals The Day They Were Ambushed By 1000 Al-Shabaab

KDF Colonel Reveals The Painful Side Of KDFs After He Onced Had to Watch His 2 Friends Getting Killed For most people, joining the Kenyan Defense Forces is a dream that many kenyans hope for or maybe, even look up to and for this reason, Alot of Kenyans often show up for the recruitment process whenever it's announced.

  3 months ago ago

SOCIETY

'Drama As A Man Is Found With Several Police & KDF Uniform Along With Guns And Ammunitions

Police officers from Lodwar have arrested a 45 year old man who is reported to have been found with several police uniforms and guns. Confirming this incident, the directorate of criminal investigations has revealed that the police who were acting on a tip from a concerned member rushed to the man's house in order to verify this report.

  3 months ago ago
'Drama As A Man Is Found With Several Police & KDF Uniform Along With Guns And Ammunitions

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KDF's Most Lethal Sniper And Assault Rifles

Snipers in the Kenyan Defense Forces undergo months and years of training and practice to help them process every particular element of a precise shot. A sniper squad comprises of a shooter and a spotter, according to Dr King'ori's discussion with former KDF Special Forces soldier and trainer Byron Adera.

  3 months ago ago
KDF's Most Lethal Sniper And Assault Rifles

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KDF Conducted A Join Operation With Congolese Troops In Benimavivi, DRC

The Kenya Defense Forces are a component of a bigger group of officers from the East African Regional Force that have been sent to the Democratic Republic of the Congo to help with the security situation there. Photo Courtesy Under the auspices of the UN Stabilization Mission, MONUSCO, heavily armed Kenyan Defense Forces in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have been seen conducting patrol operations near Mamovi Village in the Beni-Mavivi.

  3 months ago ago
KDF Conducted A Join Operation With Congolese Troops In Benimavivi, DRC

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KDF Troops In DRC Takes Control Of Grounds That Were Previously Under Control Of M23 Rebels

The M23 Rebels' primary holdings have been seized by the Kenyan defense forces. Photo:Courtesy The m23 Rebels have reportedly agreed to leave the Eastern region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo following a successful agreement with the military, according to a news article released by the Kenya Defense forces.

  3 months ago ago
KDF Troops In DRC Takes Control Of Grounds That Were Previously Under Control Of M23 Rebels

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Dr-Congo Updates News

After several hours of gunfire, the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Military of Burundi ambushed and killed 40 FNL rebels near Namombi in southwest Coma. Additionally, it has been alleged that during the conflict, the Kenyan Defense Forces and UN security personnel in Ratshuru ambushed approximately 12 M23 commanders.

  4 months ago ago
Dr-Congo Updates News

POLITICS

Kenyas President Dr. William Samoei Ruto Poised To Pay "a Messianic" Visit To Raila's Own Backyard

It is official, President Ruto will be touring the Luo Nyanza neighborhood for two days starting this Friday. This comes months after his disgraceful campaign trip to Kondele, where an angry mob literally "stoned" his motorcade away, wanting nothing to do with him. Can the man holding Kenya in his palms remain aplomb?

  2 months ago ago
Kenyas President Dr. William Samoei Ruto Poised To Pay

SOCIETY

Kenyans React After Gachagua Announces Official Paybill for Kenyans to Share Salary

Rigathi Gachagua asked salaried Kenyans to contribute a small percentage of their salary to help the government in feeding citizens affected by drought. Gachagua said the money would go a long way in providing food and water to Kenyans in drought-stricken areas.The Kenya Kwanza government has rolled out a paybill and account number to be used by Kenyans of good will.

  4 months ago ago
Kenyans React After Gachagua Announces Official Paybill for Kenyans to Share Salary

POLITICS

Updates: President Ruto and his Cabinet Secretaries Resolve to Forego One Month Salary

The Cabinet, on Tuesday, November 29, resolved to forego their one-month salary in solidarity with all Kenyans affected by the ongoing drought. President William Ruto chaired the meeting at State House Nairobi, where the CSs agreed to donate the money towards the ongoing State interventions to curb the menace.

  4 months ago ago
Updates: President Ruto and his Cabinet Secretaries Resolve to Forego One Month Salary

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Suspected Al-Shabaab attack one police station killing one cop

An officer was killed at the Hagarbul Patrol Base in Garissa County, according to reports that has recently started to circulate. The local police chief has confirmed the terrifying evening occurrence. This concerning incident occurs just a few days after the same rogue militias assaulted a Lamu village, where they killed two people and later set a number of homes on fire.

  2 months ago ago
Suspected Al-Shabaab attack one police station killing one cop

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KDF Sends This Warning To All Kenyans After A Viral Posts

Following some viral images that allegedly showed the Kenyan Defense Forces releasing bids, the army has broken its silence. The viral tender offers, in the KDF's opinion, are false and did not come from the KDF. They have even gone so far as to caution all Kenyans not to fall for these traps and to confirm whatever information they may have about tenders on the Official KDF pages.

  3 months ago ago
KDF Sends This Warning To All Kenyans After A Viral Posts

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Francis Ogolla, Kibochi and Former Uhuru's Aide-de-camp Arrive at Statehouse for Key Event with Ruto

Francis Ogolla, Peter Mbogo, and Kibochi at the statehouse today Former Uhuru's aide-de-camp Peter Mbogo and military leaders Francis Ogolla and Kibochi were in the team that was in the state house today when President William Ruto and his deputy had a very significant event. According to NTV Kenya, the Kenyan Defense Forces was one of the institutions that gave the president a sizeable donation for the drought situation.

  3 months ago ago
Francis Ogolla, Kibochi and Former Uhuru's Aide-de-camp Arrive at Statehouse for Key Event with Ruto

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Suspected Al-Shabaab attack one police station killing one cop

An officer was killed at the Hagarbul Patrol Base in Garissa County, according to reports that has recently started to circulate. The local police chief has confirmed the terrifying evening occurrence. This concerning incident occurs just a few days after the same rogue militias assaulted a Lamu village, where they killed two people and later set a number of homes on fire.

  2 months ago ago
Suspected Al-Shabaab attack one police station killing one cop

MILITARY

KDF Makes Major Milestone 1 Month After Arrival In DRC

The M23 Rebels' primary holdings have been seized by the Kenyan defense forces. Photo:Courtesy The m23 Rebels have reportedly agreed to leave the Eastern region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo following a successful agreement with the military, according to a news article released by the Kenya Defense forces.

  3 months ago ago
KDF Makes Major Milestone 1 Month After Arrival In DRC

POLITICS

Retired KDF Major warns Raila, reveals what will happen if he attempts demonstration

Retired Major Peter Mwithi of the Kenyan Defense Forces has asked Raila Odinga to call off the scheduled protests because doing so is the wrong approach to challenge the administration. Peter asserts that it is true that many protesters participate in violence and looting, and that this behavior must not continue.

  3 months ago ago
Retired KDF Major warns Raila, reveals what will happen if he attempts demonstration

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KDF Chief Of Defence Robert Kibochi Sends A Strong Message To All Kenyans As we Conclude The Year

Robert K. Kibochi is the Kenyan Defense Forces' four-star general and their commander. He is the second-ranking member of the KDF, behind President William Samoei Ruto (5-Star General).He emailed everyone in Kenya his year-end message today. CDF Kibochi stated in a tweet provided by Kenya Defence Forces that as the year comes to a conclusion, we should take stock, reflect, and be reminded of what we have gone through, where we are going, and what we are grateful for.

  3 months ago ago
KDF Chief Of Defence Robert Kibochi Sends A Strong Message To All Kenyans As we Conclude The Year

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Kenya Defence forces playing football with locals in DRC

Under the auspices of the East Africa Region Contingent Forces, a portion of the Kenyan Defense Forces is participating in a peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo. To bring about peace, the soldiers have been interacting with the community in a variety of ways. Image: (Courtesy) East Africa Region Contingent Forces' KDF in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (EARCF).

  2 months ago ago
Kenya Defence forces playing football with locals in DRC

POLITICS

The Main Problem In Congo Are The Illegal Guns Which Have Been There Since Independence -Museveni

A reliable information source has reported that President Museveni has sent some of his soldiers to the Democratic Republic of the Congo. When Museveni spoke to the media about the problems in the DRC, he said that the current crisis is caused by rogue civilians who, he said, were able to get guns when Congo was independent.

  4 months ago ago
The Main Problem In Congo Are The Illegal Guns Which Have Been There Since Independence -Museveni

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Here Are The Details Of Who Was Present When KDF Delivered Goodies To The Locals In Somalia (Photos)

Under the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS), Kenyan Defense Forces operating in Somalia have provided medical services to the locals in their area of responsibility through medical camps to treat the sick as well as donations of curative and preventive drugs to the local health facilities.

  3 months ago ago
Here Are The Details Of Who Was Present When KDF Delivered Goodies To The Locals In Somalia (Photos)