Questions around a major drug seizure have pushed the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) to issue a firm clarification after rumours emerged suggesting some of its officers stole part of a large methamphetamine haul valued at Sh8.14 billion (USD 63 million). The drugs, weighing 1,024 kilogrammes, were confiscated on October 25, 2025, during a joint maritime
The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) has officially announced a major visit by a military delegation from Uganda.The KDF through its official social media channel has revealed that a high-ranking delegation from the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) has arrived in the country to conduct a crucial benchmarking exercise. The meeting has taken place at the
Trouble is now building inside the army barracks after reports emerged that the government has started moves to deduct lunch money directly from soldiers’ salaries. The money had always been provided to officers by the government without any conditions, but now it’s being scrapped under a new plan to address financial challenges facing the state.
In June and July 2024, Kenya was rocked by massive protests against the Finance Bill 2024, which proposed significant tax hikes that angered many, especially the youth. The bill was seen as a heavy burden on an already struggling population, and its controversial nature sparked widespread protests. The protests were largely organized by Gen Z
Wiper party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has come out with serious claims about the death of General Francis Ogolla, the former Chief of Defence Forces. According to a report by Tuko, Kalonzo believes that Ogolla did not die in a helicopter crash, as the government has claimed, but that he was actually assassinated. Speaking during a
The recent headlines in Kenya have been dominated by the tragic plane crash that claimed the life of General Ogolla. The loss has left the country in mourning, and many are still struggling to come to terms with the sudden and unexpected incident. According to the Kenya Defense Forces (KDF), the cause of the crash
The family of Colonel Duncan Keitany, one of the Kenya Defence Forces officers who died in the helicopter crash that also claimed the life of Chief of Defence Forces General Francis Ogolla, is now pleading with the government for help. Colonel Keitany died on April 18, 2024, along with nine other KDF officers when their