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Originally published by Capital Newstop
December 12, 2025
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Meet KDF’s elite parachute battalion behind Jamhuri Day parade
Kenya Army’s elite 20th Parachute Battalion leads the Trooping of Colours at Nyayo Stadium during Jamhuri Day 2025. President Ruto presides over celebrations focused on tourism, wildlife, and MICE...
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Kenya celebrated its 62nd Jamhuri Day with a focus on the elite 20th Parachute Battalion of the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF), which led the Trooping of the Colours at Nyayo Stadium. President William Ruto presided over the event, highlighting the battalion's significant role in national defense and acknowledging its history.
- The 20th Parachute Battalion, established in 1983 and based at Kenyatta Barracks, Gilgil, is a specialized unit within the Army Special Operations Brigade.
- Its D Company was formed with assistance from the United States post-9/11 to enhance Kenya’s rapid-response capabilities.
- The battalion was honored by trooping the Presidential and Regimental Colours, symbolic emblems of sovereignty and distinguished service, a rare military tradition.
- This year's Jamhuri Day also initiates a new themed-holidays model, with Tourism, Wildlife, and MICE as the focus for 2025.
- Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama Adama was among the prominent guests at the celebrations.
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