President Uhuru Kenyatta on Friday commissioned operational vehicles and engineering equipment refurbished by the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) technical team. Speaking during the launch at Thika Barracks in Kiambu County, President Kenyatta commended the KDF for its ingenuity and a high sense of civic duty. The Head of State noted that the rehabilitation of the vehicles and engineering equipment has saved the Kenyan taxpayer billions of shillings as well as significantly enhanced KDF’s operational capabilities. President Kenyatta also praised military engineers and technicians who, within the multi-agency framework, have continued to prove themselves as efficient and reliable drivers of change. To safeguard KDF’s achievements, President Kenyatta encouraged the military to embrace a culture where drivers of innovation are continually motivated.

Source: Daily Nation May 22, 2021 05:48 UTC