A KDF officer killed by al Shabaab in El Adde, Somalia, was buried at Karachi village in Tigania East, Meru county, on Wednesday.
Corporal David Muthuri was eulogised as a friendly, honest, courageous and industrious Kenya Defence Forces soldier.
He had been in the army for 12 years before his death and was among troops in the 9th Battalion who had been deployed to help restore peace in Somalia.
Soldiers honoured Muthuri with a guard of honour, a 21-gun salute, the blowing of the cornet and the folding of a flag.
Colonel Paul Mwasi, who conducted the funeral service, said the soldier was his friend and had a promising career.
Mwasi thanked his family, friends and relatives for their humility, patience and the realisation of the need for national security.
“I know it has taken time since the incident occurred but I thank the people of this area. He was an excellent, courageous, industrious, honest christian and a close friend. Soon we will come for another hero,” he said.
The attack took place on January 15 but details of casualties have not yet been released.
Daniel Rukunga, Muthuri’s uncle said:
“We were in shock because we called but did not get a response. It was his second time to go to Somalia."
He asked families whose children are serving under the African Union Mission in Somalia to pray for them as they fight to secure the nation.
