Uhuru KDF farewell

2022 - 9 - 9

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Uhuru thanks Kenyans for supporting his administration as KDF bids ... (Kenya Broadcasting Corporation)

President Kenyatta, who was accompanied by First Lady Margaret Kenyatta, spoke on Friday at Lang'ata Barracks in Nairobi during a farewell ceremony hosted in ...

General Jimson Mutai (Kenya Navy Commander) as well as Head of Public Service Dr Joseph Kinyua and Cabinet Secretaries Eugene Wamalwa (Defence) and Raychelle Omamo (Foreign Affairs) and Monica Juma (Energy). Later, President Kenyatta proceeded to the Defence Headquarters at Hurlingham in Nairobi for the military traditions and custom ceremony of pulling out of the outgoing Command-in-Chief of the Defence Forces. General John Omenda (Kenya Air Force) and Maj. The stability and peaceful environment have enabled meaningful developments across the country. General Peter Mbogo Njiru (Kenya Army), Maj. To this end, I must note that government institutions collectively undertook various roles to ensure service delivery,” he said.

Gifts KDF Gave Uhuru and Wife During Military Farewell Parade (Kenyans.co.ke)

President Uhuru Kenyatta and First Lady Margaret Kenyatta during their military farewell on September 9, 2022. PSCU.

- Explained9 September 2022 - 3:32 pm - RIP9 September 2022 - 4:56 pm - Advice9 September 2022 - 5:25 pm - Explained9 September 2022 - 7:06 pm - Warning9 September 2022 - 7:35 pm From the KDF, Uhuru received 10 bulls of Pakistan origin that were presented by General Kibochi.

Gifts Uhuru received during KDF farewell ceremony (The Star, Kenya)

President Uhuru Kenyatta received gifts on Friday during his farewell organized by Kenya Defence Forces. The gifts included Friesian cows, a lion sculpture, ...

The Kenya Defence Forces accorded Uhuru the last hurrah as a sign of honour. It was a sign of appreciation from the Kenyan army for his leadership as the Commander In Chief of the Defence Forces. •It was a sign of appreciation from the Kenyan army for his leadership as the Commander In Chief of the Defence Forces.

President Uhuru Kenyatta accorded military farewell (The Standard)

The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF), made up of the Army, Navy and the Air Force, performed the final honours, including a military parade, entertainment and aerial ...

“With that (investment in the security sector), we ensured our national safety through your (KDF) efforts. In his scorecard report, Kenyatta also said he invested heavily in security resources, much to the benefit of Kenyans. In his address to the military personnel after the four-hour Ulinzi Sports Complex ceremony, President Uhuru said he was happy to have served them as their commander-in-chief for ten years. The president later rode in a ceremonial military vehicle that was pulled by soldiers out of the Department of Defence Headquarters, Hurlingham, symbolising the end of his era as the military’s topmost chief. The ceremony held at the Ulinzi Sports Complex in Nairobi marked the near end of President Kenyatta’s relationship with the military as their boss, as he prepares to hand over power to his successor, William Ruto, on Tuesday, September 13. President Uhuru Kenyatta was on Friday, September 9 accorded military farewell as he exits the stage as Kenya’s Commander-In-Chief of the Armed Forces.

Gen Kibochi praises President Uhuru (The Standard)

Gen Robert Kibochi was speaking at Ulinzi Sports Complex, Langata, Nairobi, during the farewell ceremony of president Uhuru Kenyatta by the military.

Ruto will be given special honour Tuesday next week during the swearing-in ceremony at Kasarani stadium, Nairobi. Touching on service delivery by the military in conjunction with the National Government, Gen. [ Military](https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/article/2001453748/uhuru-kenyattas-silence-on-poll-outcome-not-like-predecessors-quick-acceptance) holds this grand farewell ceremony for the president to show gratitude and utmost respect. "In the spirit of enhancing comprehensive security, the Commander-in-Chief has, in the last 10 years supported the expansion and transformation of KDF in order to achieve mission readiness. Kibochi said President Uhuru involved the KDF in the implementation of key projects such as the revival of the “The KDF is today a force that is responsive and useful to the national socio-economic agenda," Gen. The engineers have also played a key role in the construction of Uhuru Gardens Museum which not only showcases and preserve the country's heritage but also display the evolution of KDF through the decades. "Since the takeover of KMC's efficiency in product delivery and profit-making has been rejuvenated to a great extent," he said. The General cited the construction and equipping of regional hospitals in Nairobi, Isiolo, Nakuru and Eldoret. Kibochi said President Uhuru’s regime had “played a key role in propelling and boosting [military] capabilities while sharpening its arrowhead to effectively serve the nation.” The Chief of Defence Forces Gen Robert Kibochi has praised the outgoing President Uhuru Kenyatta for creating an enabling environment in the military. [ president-elect William Ruto ](https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/article/2001455076/photos-of-raila-odinga-and-uhuru-kenyatta-get-kenyans-talking)on Tuesday upon which Ruto will be the new Commander-in-Chief of Kenya’s armed forces.

Kenyatta asks KDF to support incoming administration as he bids ... (Capital FM Kenya)

President Uhuru Kenyatta asked the Kenya Defense Forces (KDF) to support the incoming administration just like they supported him as he bid the military ...

“As you retire, we will remain with fond memories of your trust and confidence in this institution of KDF. I will miss you but we are still together,” President Kenyatta said. President Kenyatta praised the KDF for their dedication and service to the country, and urged them to continue with the good work of protecting the nation’s territory.