Also known as: KDF
Military service branch deploying personnel for wildfire response, security cooperation, and recruitment, with members competing in national sports competitions.
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NAIROBI, Kenya Sep 21 – Security teams are on high alert after suspected Al-Shabaab militants separately targeted Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) teams in Lamu and Garissa counties, with no casualties reported in either incident. …
Suspected Al-Shabaab Militants Target KDF Teams in Lamu, Garissa, No Casualties ReportedThe Standard
… Oloo said the family was also working with the Kenya Defence Forces on the Raila Odinga Mausoleum, which is expected to be ready for the anniversary commemorations. …
Raila family plans week-long national events to honour Baba's lifeThe Standard
… graded stadium would change the local sporting landscape while creating opportunities for businesses around the facility. “The upgraded multi-purpose stadium will transform the local sports landscape and foster a vibrant economic ecosystem,” Mathenge said.The Kenya Defence Forces …
Ruring'u stadium gets new lease of life after nine-year waitCitizen Digital
… Warrant Officer 1 Samuel Nderitu Karioki, the Kenya Defence Forces Project Clerk of Works, says the project is currently about 60 per cent complete and is being implemented across four spectator pavilions. …
Ruring’u Stadium project opens hands-on training opportunities for TVET studentsThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeOne hundred and twenty young dependents of Kenya Defence Forces personnel have begun a 12-week construction skills development programme aimed at equipping them with technical skills for employment and entrepreneurship. …
120 KDF dependents begin 12-week technical kills programmeThe Standard
… National Taskforce while recommending that the Police Air Wing should be restored to the exclusive control and management of the National Police Service (NPS), established that NASD, which is controlled by the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) lacked the legal framework and operational …
Maraga Report: It was a mistake for military to control police choppersThe Standard
… Safina deputy party leader Willis Otieno said the court orders went beyond compensation, directing the government to recognise the former officers as Kenya Defence Forces personnel and retire them with the benefits attached to their positions. …
Wanjigi demands Sh9 billion Air Force payoutCitizen Digital
… Aliwa, who also coaches the Kenya Defence Forces men’s volleyball team, said the players were in high spirits and had shown encouraging commitment during training. …
Wafalme Stars to gun for African Championships podium finish in TunisiaCitizen Digital
… Over 400 personnel, including 100 from Kenya Forest Service (KFS), 144 from the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF), community members, and key partners, have been deployed. …
Fire ravages over 3,000 hectares in Mt Kenya forestThe Standard
… More than 400 personnel have joined the firefighting operation, including about 144 Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) officers and 100 Kenya Forest Service (KFS) personnel.Community members, conservancies, National Government Administration Officers and development partners have also ta …
Mount Kenya wildfire: What 8,700 burnt hectares reveal about the crisisSuspected Al-Shabaab militants separately attacked Kenya Defence Forces teams in Lamu and Garissa counties on Saturday using rocket-propelled grenades and rifle fire; no casualties were reported in either incident and attackers withdrew after KDF response.
17 hours ago · Capital News →
Suspected Al-Shabaab militants separately attacked Kenya Defence Forces teams in Lamu and Garissa counties on Saturday using rocket-propelled grenades and rifle fire; no casualties were reported in either incident and attackers withdrew after KDF response.
17 hours ago · Capital News →
The Odinga family has established a National Steering Committee to coordinate a week-long programme of activities marking the first anniversary of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga's death, scheduled for October 10 to 17. The celebrations will bring together Kenyans from different communities and institutions to commemorate Raila's life and legacy, and will include academic, religious and public activities.
18 September 2026 · The Standard →
Ruring'u Stadium in Nyeri Town Constituency is being transformed into a multi-purpose facility with capacity for more than 15,000 spectators, nine years after the project was first conceived. The national government has secured fresh financing to revive the stalled project and expand its design to include four main pavilions and facilities for football and athletics.
16 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Ruring'u Stadium revitalisation project in Nyeri Town has created internship and attachment opportunities for TVET students, allowing them to apply classroom learning in practical construction work and develop specialised skills in the building industry.
15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
One hundred and twenty dependents of Kenya Defence Forces personnel aged 18–30 have begun a 12-week training programme in plumbing, electrical installation, and ICT skills at the Defence Technical College, under a partnership between Family Bank Group Foundation and the Military Wives Association of Kenya.
15 September 2026 · The Standard →
A National Taskforce has recommended that the Police Air Wing be restored to exclusive control and management by the National Police Service, finding that placing it under the military-controlled National Air Support Department was an error due to lack of capacity, legal framework, and operational structures to maintain police helicopters.
10 September 2026 · The Standard →
Former Kenya Air Force officers detained after the 1982 attempted coup are still awaiting government payment of up to Sh9 billion in court-ordered compensation. Safina party leader Jimmy Wanjigi has pledged that if elected president, his government would pay the amount within the first three months of his administration.
10 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's men's volleyball team, Wafalme Stars, will compete at the 2026 CAVB Men's African Nations Volleyball Championship in Tunisia from September 13 to 26, aiming to finish among the top three teams to secure a place at next year's FIVB Men's World Championship in Poland.
8 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A fire that began September 1 in Mt Kenya forest has consumed over 3,000 hectares, with 85% contained as of Monday. Over 400 personnel including Kenya Forest Service and Defence Forces staff have been deployed, and no casualties have been reported.
8 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A wildfire on Mount Kenya that began September 1 has affected more than 3,000 hectares according to the government, though conservation group Rhino Ark estimated about 8,700 hectares burned by September 6. Dry conditions, strong winds, and invasive plant species have driven the fire's spread across the ecosystem, with over 400 personnel deployed to contain it.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya and the European Union are strengthening defence and security cooperation, with maritime security and enhanced capabilities emerging as key priorities. The strategic push was discussed during a meeting between Chief of the Defence Forces General Charles Kahariri and EU Chargé d'Affaires Ondřej Seimk, with the European Peace Facility highlighted as a mechanism through which the EU supports initiatives to enhance Kenya's security capacity.
5 September 2026 · Capital News →
Athletics Kenya is prioritizing women's representation in coaching, officiating and leadership roles to align with World Athletics' target of 40 per cent female representation on executive boards by 2029. The federation trained 44 women from affiliated regions on a CECS Level 1 coaching course in October.
4 September 2026 · The Standard →
A fire in Aberdare Forest, Nyandarua County, has destroyed more than 200 acres of forest land over four consecutive days starting August 28. The Kenya Wildlife Service reports the fire has been significantly reduced and contained, with 62 personnel and community volunteers deployed, though strong winds hampered firefighting efforts in areas covered by bamboo vegetation.
1 September 2026 · Capital News →
Detectives in Mandera are investigating the killing of Mohamud Mohamed Ali, shot by unknown attackers on Saturday morning near a mosque; witnesses said the attackers fled towards Somalia. In Homa Bay, detectives arrested two men and recovered property stolen during an August 15 attack on Homa Bay Tourist Hotel.
31 August 2026 · The Standard →
Lake Nakuru and other Rift Valley lakes are swelling with anticipated El Niño rains, raising fears of fresh displacement for communities already affected by past flooding. In 2020, Lake Nakuru flooded 352 households around Mwariki; displaced residents are still awaiting compensation and worry further rises could force them to relocate again.
31 August 2026 · The Standard →
Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has raised concerns over growing goonism and excessive use of force by security agencies, and warned of increasing political pressure on religious institutions. He praised churches that have maintained independence despite government efforts to compromise church leaders and urged religious institutions to continue speaking out on matters affecting society.
30 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Agricultural Society of Kenya is repositioning the Nairobi International Trade Fair as a marketplace for investment, exports and partnerships, moving beyond its traditional role as an agricultural exhibition. The fair, scheduled for September 28 to October 4, is expected to draw exhibitors from more than 25 countries.
29 August 2026 · The Standard →
Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has given the National Police Service Commission, Teachers Service Commission, and Kenya Defence Forces seven days to disclose recruitment details from the past five years, citing allegations of political interference in hiring. He referenced claims that TSC recruitment letters were being issued from State House and invoked Constitutional principles of merit-based recruitment.
28 August 2026 · Capital News →
Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka has given the Teachers Service Commission, National Police Service Commission, and Kenya Defence Forces a seven-day ultimatum to address alleged bribery in their recruitment systems. He condemned the government for politicizing recruitment to favor government supporters and criticized claims that MPs demand bribes for TSC appointment letters.
28 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Fred Omondi of Kenya Defence Forces won the welterweight championship at the third leg of the National Boxing League in Vihiga, defeating Joshua Onyango of Kisumu in the finals after unsuccessful attempts in the first two legs. Omondi said the victory demonstrates that achievement requires consistency and determination, and aims to be selected for the national team for international assignments.
28 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kilifi Governor Gideon Mung'aro has called on residents in flood-prone areas to move to higher ground ahead of El Niño rains expected to intensify from September through early 2027, with the national and county governments preparing rescue boats, food, medicines, and other emergency supplies.
26 August 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece criticizes Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen for claiming Kenya is safe and insecurity is imaginary, while ACLED data shows 170 political violence events by pastoralist militias in 2022 alone, resulting in at least 193 fatalities—a 139 per cent increase from the previous year.
24 August 2026 · The Standard →
A bird species last photographed in April 2014, the Red Weaver was rediscovered in Boni-Dodori Forest in July 2026 after over a decade without confirmed sightings. The species had been added to the global Search for Lost Birds priority list in March 2025 due to the lack of field records and security challenges in its habitat near the Kenya-Somalia border.
24 August 2026 · The Standard →
The National Boxing League's third leg takes place on Thursday in Vihiga County, with league champions Kenya Police seeking to close an 11-point gap against Kenya Defence Forces (KDF), who lead the standings with 49 points. Boxers are competing for places in the national team for international assignments before year-end.
20 August 2026 · The Standard →
After competing in invitational tournaments and international championships, smaller boxing teams prepare for the third leg of the National Boxing League, to be hosted at Mumboa Secondary School in Luanda from tomorrow to Saturday. Club officials say the exposure from recent competitions will help their boxers perform and potentially attract national team selectors.
19 August 2026 · The Standard →
A Standard opinion piece reflects on how videos of newly graduated KDF officers openly embracing family and crying at their pass-out ceremony, shared on social media, challenged the traditional perception that military and police officers should remain emotionally stoic. The piece suggests the Gen Z generation is breaking with an old mythology that officers should keep emotions separate from duty.
17 August 2026 · The Standard →
More than 290 Kenyan student-athletes are pursuing university education in the United States while developing their athletic careers. Athletics Kenya says the athletics-academic pathway is helping build a new generation of athletes capable of competing globally, with some having competed at recent Commonwealth Games and World Championships.
13 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Wafalme Stars have begun preparations for the 2026 CAVB African Men's Nations Championship in Kinshasa (7–21 September), marking the team's first appearance at the tournament as they seek to establish themselves among Africa's leading volleyball nations and advance toward the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
13 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto has praised the Kenya Defence Forces for supporting national development projects across the country beyond Vision 2030, saying the military's technical expertise and organisational capacity enable it to participate in infrastructure development and other national priorities alongside traditional security responsibilities.
13 August 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto said the government is investing heavily in the education sector to secure a better future for young people, citing human capital as the nation's most critical asset. He noted the country is hiring more teachers, expanding learning spaces, and developing a new university education model.
13 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →