Also known as: KDF
Armed forces that participate in joint military training exercises with the British Army and national shooting competitions.
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The Standard
… The Kenya Defence Forces’ iconic army band and Maroon Commandos set the tone with stirring musical performances that kept crowds entertained while awaiting the arrival of national leaders. …
Wajir lights up for historic 63rd Madaraka Day celebrationsThe Standard
… The Kenya Defence Forces’ iconic army band and Maroon Commandos set the tone with stirring musical performances that kept crowds entertained while awaiting the arrival of national leaders. …
Wajir lights up for historic 63rd Madaraka Day celebrationsCitizen Digital
… The Wajir stadium becomes the first of more than 20 that the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) is expected to implement across the country. …
Inside the 10,000-seater stadium in Wajir set to host Madaraka Day celebrationsCitizen Digital
… The agency revealed that the emergency response was coordinated by the National Police Service (NPS) with support from several government agencies and stakeholders, including the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF), National Youth Service (NYS), Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS), Nakuru Coun …
Eight students arrested over Utumishi Girls' fire tragedy as DCI launches probeCitizen Digital
… He said the fire was put out by about 3am following a multi-agency response involving, among others, the county security team and the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF). …
DCP demands Murkomen resign after Utumishi Academy fire, questions school disaster preparednessCitizen Digital
… Murkomen urged Kenyans to avoid speculation as investigations continue, and thanked multi-agency response teams, including the county security team and the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF), saying the fire was put out by about 3am. …
Focus shifts to compliance with school safety manual after Utumishi Academy tragedy kills 16Citizen Digital
… A multi-agency response was mounted to contain the blaze, with police saying fire brigades from Naivasha joined the operation alongside the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) and water bowsers from the Anti-Stock Theft Unit (ASTU), the Kenya Forest Service (KFS) and the National Youth Se …
Ruto, Kindiki mourn Utumishi Girls fire victims as police say 16 dead, 74 hospitalisedCitizen Digital
… A multi-agency response was mounted to contain the blaze, with police saying fire brigades from Naivasha joined the operation alongside the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) and water bowsers from the Anti-Stock Theft Unit (ASTU), the Kenya Forest Service (KFS) and the National Youth Se …
Utumishi Girls tragedy: 16 dead, 74 injured as fire guts down dormitoryCapital News
… The signing ceremony was witnessed by Angola’s Ambassador to Kenya Mario Azevedo Constantino, Assistant Chief of the Kenya Defence Forces in charge of Operations, Doctrine and Training Fredrick Leuria, as well as senior military and government officials from both nations. …
Kenya, Angola Sign Defence Cooperation Pact to Boost Regional Security TiesCitizen Digital
… At Mariakani, President Ruto directed the Kenya Defence Forces to join efforts with the Kilifi County Government to lay water pipes that will provide water to the residents. …
Ruto launches Mariakani power sub-station, breaks ground for Makupa market and housing as Coast tour endsTwo Kenyan birders, James Apolloh Omenya and Simon Odhiambo, have rediscovered the elusive Red Weaver Bird in the Boni-Dodori Forest in Lamu County after it had not been seen or documented since 2014. The species, found only in this forest globally, was sighted during an 11-day field expedition last month.
6 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Two Kenyan birders, James Apolloh Omenya and Simon Odhiambo, have rediscovered the elusive Red Weaver Bird in the Boni-Dodori Forest in Lamu County after it had not been seen or documented since 2014. The species, found only in this forest globally, was sighted during an 11-day field expedition last month.
6 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Ornithologist James Apolloh Omenya and photographer Simon Odhiambo spotted three male Red Weavers in Lamu County's Boni-Dodori Forest on July 3, ending a 12-year search for the species, which had not been recorded since 2014. The rediscovery provides the first modern evidence that the Red Weaver is breeding in the forest, its only known habitat in the world.
4 August 2026 · Capital News →
A social media video showing Raila Odinga Jnr at a meeting where an apparent oath-taking ceremony occurs has triggered political debate about his anticipated parliamentary bid for Kibra. Raila Jnr dismissed online criticism on Monday without directly addressing the nature of the meeting or ceremony.
3 August 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya's Robert Okaka defeated Tanzania's Yusuf Changalawe by unanimous points decision in the round of 16 at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, securing Kenya's first boxing victory and advancing to the quarter-finals.
29 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya and the United Kingdom have announced the resumption of joint military training between the Kenya Defence Forces and the British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK) in Nanyuki, after uncertainty over its cancellation. Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi said the resolution demonstrates the two countries' ability to resolve challenges through dialogue while maintaining their strategic partnership.
28 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya and the United Kingdom have agreed to resume joint military training exercises at the British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK) following consultations, marking a renewed commitment to their defence partnership. Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi said the resumption strengthens the Kenya Defence Forces' operational capabilities, enhances regional peace and security, and delivers economic benefits to host communities.
28 July 2026 · Capital News →
Laikipia leaders have called for the pending Kenya-United Kingdom Defence Cooperation Agreement to be signed unconditionally, insisting that British soldiers accused of crimes in Kenya must face trial in Kenyan courts.
28 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya has welcomed the resumption of joint military exercises at the British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK) following a licensing dispute that threatened to force the UK to relocate its annual September drills. Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi said the decision reflects the strength of the Kenya-UK defence partnership despite recent challenges.
28 July 2026 · The Standard →
The United Kingdom has moved a major military training exercise to Tanzania after Kenya refused to approve the necessary licenses, effectively halting British Army Training Unit (BATUK) operations in Laikipia County.
27 July 2026 · The Standard →
The United Kingdom has moved a major military training exercise to Tanzania after Kenya refused to approve necessary licenses, effectively halting British Army Training Unit (BATUK) operations in Laikipia County.
27 July 2026 · The Standard →
Governor Johnson Sakaja announced that at least 2,500 officers from Nairobi County inspectorate will join the Nairobi Metropolitan Police Unit once it is unveiled, following a Presidential directive issued in February. The officers will undergo specialised training before deployment to address the city's security challenges.
26 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's elite marksmen competed in a four-day IPSC Level III Handgun and Pistol Calibre Carbine Championship in Naivasha, with Ibrahim Ndung'u winning the Production Division and Pravir Vohra claiming the Standard Division title.
25 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
KPA, GSU, Chema VC, and Kenya Prisons advanced to the men's Kenya Cup semi finals at the Kasarani Indoor Arena on Friday, with the semifinals scheduled for Saturday. Kenya Prisons will face Chema, while GSU collides with KPA.
24 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's leading practical shooters competed in the 2026 IPSC President's Medals Championship at the Hado Shooting Range in Naivasha, with competitors from the Kenya Defence Forces, National Police Service, DCI, Kenya Prisons Service, GSU and civilian clubs tested through 18 courses of fire. Ibrahim Ndung'u won the Production Division and Pravir Vohra claimed the Standard Division title.
24 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's Office of the Prime Cabinet Secretary dismissed reports that the UK-Kenya defence partnership had ended, saying the British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK) arrangement remains active despite a dispute over a planned military exercise and delayed operational licences during the parliamentary renewal of the Defence Cooperation Agreement.
24 July 2026 · The Standard →
The UK government announced plans to move a planned military training exercise (Exercise Haraka Storm) from Kenya to Tanzania after Kenya failed to approve the renewal of licenses for the British Army Training Unit (BATUK). The exercise was scheduled to run in Laikipia between September and November.
24 July 2026 · The Standard →
The 2025–2026 Kenya Volleyball Federation season saw Kenya Ports Authority claim a historic first title and Kenya Pipeline make a championship-saving comeback, but the prize money—Sh300,000 for the winner—drew criticism as inadequate given the grueling months of competition.
23 July 2026 · The Standard →
The United Kingdom has moved a planned military training exercise called 'Haraka Storm' from Laikipia to an alternative location in a neighbouring country after required licences were not approved by the Kenyan government. The relocation follows months of tension over a proposed Defence Cooperation Agreement governing the operations of the British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK).
23 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya Air Force Commander Major General Bernard Waliaula represented Kenya at the Global Air & Space Chiefs' Conference and Royal International Air Tattoo in London (July 15–19), where he engaged with military leaders from over 80 countries and explored emerging aviation technologies and international cooperation in air and space operations.
22 July 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya is renovating the Kasarani Indoor Arena and Ulinzi Sports Complex to host the 2026 Women's African Nations Volleyball Championship from August 23 to September 5 in Nairobi, the first time since 2015. The tournament will feature 16 teams and serve as a qualification pathway for the 2027 FIVB Women's World Championship and 2028 Olympic Games.
22 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
China's Ambassador to Kenya announced Beijing's readiness to deepen cooperation with Kenya in peacekeeping, counter-terrorism, maritime security, and military exchanges, citing global instability and Kenya's role in regional peace initiatives.
22 July 2026 · Capital News →
Kipchoge Keino Stadium in Eldoret is being upgraded by the Ministry of Defence in partnership with Sports and the county government, with construction 47 per cent complete and practical completion expected by 20 September 2026. The facility will host this year's Mashujaa Day celebrations and serve as an official training venue for AFCON 2027.
22 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Construction of Kamariny Stadium has reached 50 per cent completion after years of delays, with contractors working around the clock to meet the December completion target. The Sports Kenya project, which first began in 2017, had stalled before the government terminated the original contract and appointed a new contractor.
22 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kenyan peacekeepers serving under MONUSCO have expanded their operational footprint in eastern DRC from the Mavivi–Mbau–Musuku–Mandumbi corridor to the Mavivi–Beni–Mangina–Mandubiena axis to protect civilians, secure humanitarian access, and deny armed groups freedom of movement. The expansion follows successful consolidation of security along the initial route and includes establishment of Mobile Operating Bases closer to vulnerable communities.
21 July 2026 · Capital News →
The National Assembly has demanded an explanation from the National Police Service over the dismissal of 18 female recruits from Kiganjo Police Training College for being pregnant. Legislators, including Makueni Woman Representative Suzanne Kiamba, questioned the legality of the decision and called for reforms, citing concerns about compliance with the Constitution, labour laws, and fair administrative action.
21 July 2026 · The Standard →
The family of late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga handed over the site for a Sh30 million mausoleum to be constructed by the Kenya Defence Forces, expected to be complete by end of September ahead of the first anniversary of his death. His son said the former premier's legacy lay in building a constitution and peace rather than personal glory.
20 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Construction of the state-backed Raila Odinga Mausoleum has officially commenced after the Odinga family handed over the Kang'o ka Jaramogi site in Siaya County to the Kenya Defence Forces. The National Museums of Kenya allocated Sh30 million for the project, with Defence Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya directing military engineers to complete it within two months.
20 July 2026 · Capital News →
The National Assembly has demanded an explanation from the National Police Service over the dismissal of 18 female recruits from Kiganjo Police Training College after they were found to be pregnant. Lawmakers have questioned the legality of the decision and are calling for reforms to protect the rights of affected women, citing concerns about compliance with the Constitution and labour laws.
20 July 2026 · Capital News →
The Kenya Defence Forces has destroyed four improvised explosive devices (IEDs) discovered along transport routes in Lamu County during Operation Amani Boni, foiling multiple suspected terrorist attacks. The devices were found during route clearance patrols and safely detonated by Explosive Ordnance Disposal specialists without casualties.
20 July 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya Defence Forces troops discovered and safely destroyed four improvised explosive devices planted along key supply routes in Lamu County during operations under Operation Amani Boni. The devices were found during routine patrols and route clearance missions, with three additional IEDs located at distances of 5.1, 8.27 and 8.4 kilometres apart in the Sarira area.
20 July 2026 · The Standard →