This measure aims to protect Kenya's territorial integrity, sovereignty, and civilian population from both internal and external threats, particularly along the border with Somalia.
This comes as the National Assembly Defence Committee probes the conduct of the BATUK, following claims of breaching operational integrity, abuse of power, torture, killings, and other human rights violations.
General Kahariri begins his tenure at a critical moment when the country is facing complex external threats mainly from the Al-Shabaab terror group domiciled in Somalia, cyber threats and other transnational threats
The comments by the two countries come barely weeks after the African Union consented to a request by Somalia to establish a post-ATMIS mission that would commence operations in January next year.
Kenya aims to achieve the goal of planting 15 billion trees by 2032 in efforts to mitigate the harsh impact of climate change in the country.
A foreigner who lacked identification documents was also killed in an operation targeting their hideout in Kumba.
President William Ruto, the commander-in-chief of the Kenyan Defence Forces, ordered an immediate military probe.
The CS referred to the amended Physical and Land Use Planning Act of 2019, which guides planners and developers on land use that safeguards national security.
Major General Charles Muriu Kahariri has been promoted to the rank of Lieutenant General and appointed Vice Chief of the Defence Forces.
The judges further directed that the appeals be expedited and determined on a priority basis
The suspects had been acquitted by a magistrate at the Milimani Law Courts but the office of Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) filed an appeal at high court.
The military exercise, dubbed Justified Accord 2024, aims to enhance partner readiness for peacekeeping missions, crisis response, and humanitarian assistance.
The visit was the first of its kind since Rtd General Mohamud's retirement in 1996.
Talks will focus on counterterrorism, regional security and implementation of the Bilateral Framework of Cooperation signed last year.
Kenya Defence Forces, National Police Service, the Anti-Terrorism Police Unit, and the Directorate of Criminal Investigations – participated in a crucial counterterrorism sensitization and awareness program today.
