President William Ruto lauded the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) as crucial pillars of national unity and development during the 2025 KDF Day celebrations at Moi Barracks in Eldoret. He emphasized their role in safeguarding sovereignty and driving national progress, outlining four key priority areas for strengthening the military.

• The President detailed government efforts in expanding healthcare, accelerating housing projects, and enhancing family support for soldiers, along with significant investments in training, professional development, and equipment modernization.
• Key attendees included Defence Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya, Uasin Gishu Governor Jonathan Bii, and Chief of Kenya Defence Forces (CDF) General Charles Kahariri.
• The KDF Day commemorates Operation Linda Nchi's start on October 14, 2011, and this year’s theme was 'Enhancing a Soldier-Centric Approach Towards Mission Readiness for National Security and Development'.