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Dec182020 by Ronald KabuubiNo Comments

President Kenyatta inaugurates the National Security Telecommunications Service

AFRICA, EAST AFRICA, INTERNATIONAL, KDF, KENYA, Kenyan Parliament, Nairobi, TECHNOLOGY

Caption:President Uhuru Kenyatta unveils a plaque to officially Inauguration of National Telecommunications Service (NSTS) at Embakasi Garrison, Nairobi County. NAIROBI, 17 December 2020 (PSCU) – President Uhuru Kenyatta today launched the National Security Telecommunications Service (NSTS), an integrated communications platform aimed at enhancing sharing of information between Kenya's security agencies. President Uhuru Kenyatta tours the communication centre during the official Inauguration of National Telecommunications Service (NSTS) at Embakasi Garrison, Nairobi County. “This will enhance co-ordination of security activities and operations, allow real-time information exchange, and allow our security agencies to better deal with emerging threats in the realms of cybercrime...

Dec182020 by Ronald KabuubiNo Comments

President Kenyatta inaugurates National Air Support Department

AFRICA, EAST AFRICA, INTERNATIONAL, KDF, KENYA, Kenyan Parliament, Nairobi, TECHNOLOGY

NAIROBI, 17th December 2020, President Uhuru Kenyatta has inaugurated the National Air Support Department (NASD), a multi-agency unit within the Ministry of Defence charged with the responsibility of coordinating Kenya's national air response services. President Uhuru Kenyatta tours the National Air Support Department (NASD) during its launch at Wilson Airport, Nairobi County. Speaking to NASD staff at its Wilson Airport headquarters Thursday, the President said the entity which brings together all Government air assets will enhance efficiency in the delivery of aviation services. President Uhuru Kenyatta tours the National Air Support Department (NASD) during its launch at Wilson Airport, Nairobi County. “The National Air Support Department is a multi-agency approach to s...

Dec122020 by Ronald KabuubiNo Comments

East Africa: we either integrate or collapse – Museveni tells defence students December 11, 2020

AFRICA, EAST AFRICA, INTERNATIONAL, KDF, KENYA, UGANDA, WORLD

RWAKITURA, KIRUHURA DISTRICT: Uganda's President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has said East Africa has no alternative but to integrate and create a market for the regions goods and services and jobs for its people. President Yoweri Museveni. “We shall have to deal with issue of integration or collapse. We can take Latin America way where there is a collapse then get a situation where people are running from countries like Mexico etc People will wake up and know. The East African market is still having problems, but EA leaders have no alternative. Good thing Africans are not dying. In 1986 Ugandas’ population was 14 million now its 46million. Kenya is also 50million and Tanzania is about 60. We have no alternative, we must get jobs for our people,” he said. KDF Senior ...

Dec72020 by Ronald KabuubiNo Comments

UPDF HOSTS DELEGATION FROM NATIONAL DEFENCE COLLEGE-KENYA

AFRICA, EAST AFRICA, INTERNATIONAL, KDF, UGANDA, UPDF

Kampala,Uganda: 07 Dec 2020 The Chief of Defence Forces, General David Muhoozi has today welcomed the Faculty and Participants from the National Defence College (NDC) Kenya at the ministry of Defence and Veteran affairs headquaters-Mbuya. The team was led by Lt Gen Adan Mulatap, who are on a study tour in Uganda. UPDF Maj Gen Henry Masiko Addressing the delegation, Gen David Muhoozi thanked the deligation for having chosen Uganda as their study destination. He emphasized the strategic importance of the training program which enables participants to see the world from a wider angle. He said that Uganda and Kenya have a lot in common as neighbors and strategic friends and encouraged the delegation to mak...

Dec72020 by Ronald KabuubiNo Comments

UPDF HOSTS DELEGATION FROM NATIONAL DEFENCE COLLEGE-KENYA

AFRICA, EAST AFRICA, INTERNATIONAL, KDF, UGANDA, UPDF

Caption. The Commander Defence Forces (CDF L) of the UPDF Gen, David Muhoozi awards Lt Gen Adam Mulatap (KDF) .Photo:Defence Press Unit. 07 Dec 2020 The Chief of Defence Forces, General David Muhoozi has today welcomed the Faculty and Participants from the National Defence College (NDC) Kenya at the ministry of Defence and Veteran affairs headquaters-Mbuya. The team was led by Lt Gen Adan Mulatap, who are on a study tour in Uganda. Lt Gen Adam Mulatap (KDF) saying a word of thank you for the gift. Photo:Defence Press Unit. Addressing the delegation, Gen David Muhoozi thanked the deligation for having chosen Uganda as their study destination. He emphasized the strategic importance of the training program which enables participants to see the world f...

Nov202020 by Ronald KabuubiNo Comments

We’re committed to the modernisation of the security sector, President Kenyatta reiterates

AFRICA, EAST AFRICA, INTERNATIONAL, KDF, KENYA

KITUI, 19 November 2020 President Uhuru Kenyatta has reiterated Government's commitment to the modernisation of the country's security apparatus. President Uhuru Kenyatta inspects ongoing construction of a hospital during the official visit to the Border Police Unit and Border Police Training Campus in Kitui County. The President said despite competing national interests, including the fight against Covid-19, the Government will continue investing in equipment, technology and training to enhance the effectiveness of the police and other security agencies. President Uhuru Kenyatta inspects ongoing construction of a hospital during the official visit to the Border Police Unit and Border Police Training Campus in Kitui County. “My administration recognizes the importan...

Oct292020 by Ronald KabuubiNo Comments

President Kenyatta applauds KDF for contribution to public service delivery

AFRICA, EAST AFRICA, HEALTH, KDF, KENYA, TECHNOLOGY, WORLD

NAIROBI, 28th October 2020 President Uhuru Kenyatta has once again commended the Kenya Defence Force for partnering with other public entities in the delivery of key services. President Uhuru Kenyatta inaugurates 70-bed Defence Forces Wellness Centre at Lang'ata Barracks. The new military hospital has facilities for comprehensive outpatient and inpatient medical care including mental health, visual, hearing, physiotherapy, occupational therapy and orthopedic units among other specialised services. Present during the ceremony are Defence Cabinet Secretary Amb. Dr. Monica Juma and Chief of Defence Forces General Robert Kibochi. The President said the military's contribution to national progress through the multi-agency arrangement had demonstrated KDF's commitment and loyalty to...