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Iron-fisted Assad never quelled the Syrian rebels who came back to topple him
Reuters  |  Dec 08, 2024

The conflict's sectarian edge was hardened by the arrival of Iranian-backed Shi'ite fighters from across the Middle East to support Assad.

Kenya endorses blueprint to guide use of AI in military operations
Mwangi Maina  |  Sep 13, 2024

During that first summit, around 60 nations, including China, endorsed a more modest "call to action" without any legal commitments.

General Kahariri begins tenure with focus on soldier welfare, enhancing defence capabilities
Mary Wambui  |  Jun 15, 2024

General Kahariri begins his tenure at a critical moment when the country is facing complex external threats mainly from the Al-Shabaab terror group do...

Kenya Air Force at 60: Ruto announces training of 200 pilots annually
Mary Wambui  |  Jun 08, 2024

The president further announced the construction of more housing units at the barracks in the next two years, with the first phase covering 10,000.

Ruto taps retired judge Jackton Ojwang', ex-Speaker Benson Mutura in new state jobs
Mary Wambui  |  May 25, 2024

Ojwang' and Mutura will chair the EPRA and the Nairobi Metropolitan Area Transport Authority boards, respectively.

Charles Kahariri sworn in as new Chief of Kenya Defence Forces
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 03, 2024

The Head of State addressed the newly sworn military officers with a solemn reminder of the responsibility they now carry.

Kenya makes history in EAC with appointment of first-ever woman service commander
Amina Wako  |  May 02, 2024

In the regional context, none of the eight East African Community partner states had ever had a woman service commander until President Ruto's appoint...

New CDF Charles Kahariri's journey to four-star General
Mary Wambui  |  May 02, 2024

He was a rather unfamiliar face until March 8 this year when President William Ruto promoted him to Lieutenant General and appointed him the Vice Chie...

Ruto appoints Fatuma Gaiti Ahmed as first-ever female Air Force Commander
Amina Wako  |  May 02, 2024

With over 32 years of service, she initially enlisted in 1983 and served under the Women's Service Corps.

President Ruto appoints General Charles Kahariri as new CDF
Mary Wambui  |  May 02, 2024

Kenya Airforce Commander Major General John Omenda has also been promoted to the rank of a Liuleutenant General and appointed Vice Chief of Defence Fo...

Security operation to end banditry that killed General Francis Ogolla
Mary Wambui  |  Apr 20, 2024

Operation Maliza Uhalifu began over a year ago when President Ruto vowed that his government would end the cattle rustling and banditry menace.

Chief of Defense Forces Francis Ogolla, nine others killed in chopper crash
Mary Wambui  |  Apr 18, 2024

The head of state announced a national three-day mourning period commencing April 19, 2024. During this period, flags will fly at half-mast.

President Ruto makes key military changes
Mary Wambui  |  Mar 08, 2024

Major General Charles Muriu Kahariri has been promoted to the rank of Lieutenant General and appointed Vice Chief of the Defence Forces.

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