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The Head of State said Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) capabilities are not only anchored on advanced military hardware but also in its professional personnel.
The President, who is also the Commander-in-Chief of the Kenya Defence Forces, spoke on Thursday at the
ACE is a state-of-the-art military training facility for
"This academy shows that our focus is not on hardware alone. Any modern and progressive military must lay emphasis on quality training, which is a critical force multiplier for mission attainment,"
He said the acquisition of modern training aircraft and the establishment of the
"I challenge the Centre to tap into the
The Head of State said KDF had received several new air systems and announced plans to acquire ultra-modern maritime air surveillance capabilities aimed at augmenting the military's power to handle emerging national security threats.
"These efforts will ensure that our defence forces are well-equipped to fulfill their constitutional mandate of guaranteeing national security. Moreover, these enhanced capabilities will extend Kenya’s ability to support disaster mitigation efforts in
Once again, the President Kenyatta underscored the importance of security to the country's socio-economic transformation.
"Indeed, it (security) is, the foundation of our sovereignty, our freedom, our democracy, and the guarantor of our way of life. And for that, we owe security forces an immense debt of gratitude.
"Therefore, over the nine years that I have been privileged to serve as your Commander-in-Chief, we have implemented security sector reforms that have delivered improved capability, agility, and welfare of our Armed Forces," he said.
"We are immensely proud of all those who serve in the front lines in various missions and operations, especially our wounded warriors who bear the scars, seen and unseen of service to our Republic," the President commended Kenyan soldiers.
In recognition of the immense sacrifices made by the country’s security forces, the President urged parliament to hasten the passage of the veterans bill.
In his remarks, Defence CS
Chief of Defence Forces General
Cabinet Secretaries Mutahi Kagwe (Health),
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