KDF at the CIMIC activities at Homa Bay led by Parade Commander Lieutenant Colonel Daniel Musau on May 29, 2025/KDF X ACCOUNT.The initiative showcased the commitment of KDF not only to safeguarding the nation but also to uplifting communities through social engagement.
Led by Parade Commander Lieutenant Colonel Daniel Musau, the KDF units from the Kenya Army, Kenya Air Force and Kenya Navy visited three different children’s institutions within the county.
They all engaged in impactful Civil-Military Cooperation (CIMIC) activities aimed at supporting vulnerable members of society.
“The CIMIC initiative highlighted the KDF’s enduring commitment to service beyond the battlefield, demonstrating compassion, unity, and national pride,” KDF said.
They took with them essential supplies and spent quality time with the children.
Kenya Army personnel visited the Ndhiwa Children’s Home under the Assemblies of the Lord Jesus Christ Kenya (ALJCK) in Ndhiwa.
“The team interacted with the children, delivered food items, clothing and learning materials and took time to encourage the young ones in their education and personal growth,” KDF noted.
Simultaneously, Kenya Air Force personnel made their way to the Homa Bay Children’s Home in Homa Bay Town, where they offered similar donations and engaged in meaningful mentorship sessions with the children.
The Kenya Navy personnel visited Trobarn Children’s Academy in Ndiru, Rangwe, where they also provided much-needed supplies and spent time uplifting the spirits of the children through storytelling, games and motivational talks.
On April 3, 2025, KDF unveiled an ultra-modern Counter Improvised Explosive Devices complex that is set to help in enhancing the country’s defence and peacebuilding capabilities.
The facility, financed by the German government, is located at the Humanitarian Peace Support School (HPSS) in Kahawa Garisson, Nairobi.
It comprised lecture halls, a 200-person capacity auditorium, a library, an inpatient health centre and an IED museum occupying 12 blocks.
