ELDORET, Kenya, Aug 13 — President William Ruto has commended the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) for playing a growing role in the country’s development agenda, saying the military’s contribution is aligned with Kenya’s long-term goals beyond Vision 2030.

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Speaking on Thursday during the KDF recruits’ pass-out parade in Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County, Ruto said the Defence Forces had continued to support national development through various projects across the country.

The President said the KDF’s role extends beyond its traditional responsibility of protecting Kenya’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, noting that the military has increasingly contributed to projects with a direct impact on the lives of Kenyans.

Ruto said the contribution was important as Kenya seeks to implement long-term development plans and build the foundations of a more prosperous country beyond the Vision 2030 development framework.

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The President said the military’s technical expertise, discipline and organisational capacity had enabled it to participate in projects in different parts of the country.

He hailed KDF personnel for undertaking assignments that support infrastructure development and other national priorities, saying their contribution complements the work of other government agencies.

Ruto said the involvement of the Defence Forces in development projects demonstrates the institution’s wider contribution to national transformation.

The President was speaking as he presided over the pass-out parade for new KDF recruits, marking the completion of their basic military training.

The pass-out parade marked the transition of the recruits from basic military training into active service within the Kenya Defence Forces.

Ruto, in his capacity as Commander-in-Chief of the Kenya Defence Forces, presided over the ceremony at the Defence Forces Recruits Training School in Eldoret.

📰 Source: Capital FM Kenya