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During his visit, General Kahariri met Rwanda’s Defence Minister, Juvenal Marizamunda, and the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) Chief of Defence Staff, General Mubarakh Muganga, at RDF Headquarters. Their discussions focused on advancing joint initiatives in innovation, digital defence systems, and capacity building for military personnel.
Those shortlisted for the Tradesmen and Women category are expected to report to Ulinzi Sports Complex in Langata, Nairobi, on Monday, November 3, 2025, starting at 8:00 am. Specialist Officers will attend their sessions at the Kenya Military Academy in Lanet, Nakuru, on Monday, December 8, 2025.
The celebrations included impressive military parades, skill demonstrations, and solemn tributes to fallen soldiers, alongside speeches by senior government and military officials recognizing the vital role of the KDF.
President William Ruto marked the day by wearing a Kenya Army combat uniform, his first appearance in KDF attire since assuming office in 2022, symbolizing his role as Commander in Chief.
She said that any officer or staff found engaging in malpractice would be dealt with decisively, while civilians attempting to buy their way into the forces would face prosecution without exception.
Muok told the National Assembly’s Departmental Committee on Defence, Intelligence and Foreign Relations, chaired by Belgut MP Nelson Koech, that he was admitted to the Defence Forces Memorial Hospital in 2018 but was still listed as absent without official leave for 19 days.
The lawmakers also cautioned that the limited venues could expose the exercise to infiltration by outsiders, creating unfair competition for Nairobi’s large population of job seekers.
The MPs, representing all 17 constituencies, including Senator Edwin Sifuna and Woman Representative Esther Passaris, described the plan as unfair and discriminatory, calling for its immediate reconsideration.
The recovery, carried out on September 13, 2025, ended a six-day search operation after numerous failed attempts by other agencies and local divers to retrieve the body.
Several other militants managed to escape with injuries during the operation.
Under the revised system, soldiers are required to pay for meals either in cash or through salary deductions.
General Kahariri underscored Kenya’s dedication to the CTSAMVM mission and its broader objectives under the peace agreement