President William Ruto on Saturday, October 14, 2023, presided over the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) in marking the 12th KDF Day celebrations at Embakasi Garrison, Nairobi.
Cabinet Secretary for Defence Aden Duale is among the top security officials to attend the event.
KDF Day is observed annually to Commemorate and celebrate the acts of valour and gallantry by KDF heroes and heroines.
The day has been observed since October 2012 following the launch of Operation Linda Nchi in October 2011.
This year’s theme is “One Force One Mission-Enhancing National and Regional Security”.
According to officials, KDF Day is the most important day in the KDF calendar as it is reflected in their idea of duty.
Duale said in an earlier message the national anthem sings loudest in the silence of every fallen soldier.
“On this 14th day of October, we commemorate and celebrate the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) Day. This day is dedicated to honour the acts of valour and gallantry displayed by KDF heroes and heroines,” he said.
The Chief of Defence Forces General Francis Ogolla is too expected at the event.
In the event among others, soldiers who performed exceptionally well in their duties will be recognized and presented with awards in recognition of their remarkable work.
Various welfare departments within KDF will display stands where they will showcase their various roles and how they can use the offices for their benefit.
KDF went to Somalia in October 2011 to crush al-Shabaab terrorists.
Kenyan troops are currently in Somalia under the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) to help in fighting the al Shabaab terror group.
