KDF ends practice of releasing wounded officers, adopts rehabilitation initiative
The initiative seeks to create an inclusive system where injured officers receive the support they need to continue serving in meaningful roles within the military.
The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) is taking decisive steps to ensure that officers who sustain injuries while on duty are not sidelined from military service.
Moving away from past practices of releasing personnel after severe injuries, KDF is now focusing on rehabilitation, retraining, and redeployment to positions that accommodate their new abilities.
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This shift reflects a growing commitment to valuing every soldier’s contribution, regardless of physical challenges.
The announcement was made during a graduation ceremony at the Kenya Institute of Special Education (KISE) on Friday, December 5, 2025, with Brigadier Hussein Amin speaking on behalf of the Chief of Defence Forces, General Charles Kahariri.
The initiative seeks to create an inclusive system where injured officers receive the support they need to continue serving in meaningful roles within the military.
“KDF, in partnership with the Kenya Institute of Special Education (KISE), has embraced the rehabilitation and retooling of officers who get injured in the line of duty, leading to disability. The rehabilitation is meant to help soldiers resume duty,” Brigadier Amin said.
The ceremony celebrated six KDF officers who had completed specialised training and rehabilitation at KISE, earning diplomas in various fields.
Their graduation demonstrated the possibilities now available for any soldier who suffers injury while serving, highlighting a structured path back into active service.
“In collaboration with KISE, in today’s graduation, we have seen that about 6 soldiers have been rehabilitated, they have been trained, and now they are capable of being deployed elsewhere where they will fit effectively,” Brigadier Amin noted.
Officials said the programme reinforces welfare and inclusivity as key principles within the military.
Brigadier Amin emphasised that officers’ well-being is a priority and that the new approach guarantees continued career support for those who sustain injuries in service.
“As KDF, we take the welfare of all our personnel seriously to ensure that even those who are injured or get disability, there is that aspect of inclusivity. What we have seen today is a resolution by KDF,” he added.
The move marks a historical change in military policy, offering hope and security to service members who risk their lives for the nation.
By focusing on rehabilitation and redeployment, the KDF is sending a clear message: soldiers who make sacrifices should not be abandoned but supported to continue contributing in roles suited to their abilities.
The initiative sets a precedent for a more inclusive and compassionate military, ensuring that every officer’s service remains valued.
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