KDF deserve more than praise and speeches

President Uhuru Kenyatta inspects a guard of honor during Kenya Defence Forces Day Celebration at Kenyatta Barracks in Gilgil. [Harun Wathari. Standard]

Since 2011, October 14 has been set aside to celebrate the men and women in uniform. The KDF Day as it is known, was celebrated yesterday in Gilgil. President Uhuru Kenyatta who is the Commander-in-chief.

It is a day meant to celebrate KDF’s fallen heroes and heroines by exalting their acts of valour and gallantry. It is also a day that the country appreciates the role of the military in protecting the country against enemies on land, air and sea. For a long time, Kenya’s military was decorated abroad, but not celebrated at home.