KDF: The powerful millitary force where no woman has ever become a major

Kenya Defence Forces patrol the streets of Fafadun township [Photo: Courtesy]

The names of Kenya’s military Generals are too familiar and consistent with one thing that is common in the military - there are no women on the list.

Although women have made progress in other spheres of life in the 21st century, they still lag behind in matters military. In the last 50 years since independence for instance, no woman has risen beyond the rank of Colonel.