On 13 December 2019, President Uhuru Kenyatta commissioned the Modika Barracks, Kenya's newest army barracks, and home to Kenya Army's 6 Brigade.
The barracks, which will house three army fighting units and three support sub-units, is part of a program to modernise and improve the capability of the Kenya Defence Forces.
At the same event, President Kenyatta launched the Soldier's Legend, a book documenting the 55-year history of the Kenya Army and the soldiers who have always stood at the frontline to defend Kenya.
President Kenyatta said, "It takes sacrifice and discipline to protect a nation. I want to remind Kenyans that defence and security of our country is a collective responsibility and we should remain vigilant and united against those who may want to wish us harm."
He assured that the government will always ensure that KDF is well resourced, well trained and agile enough to protect the nation.
The event was attended by the Chief of Defence Forces General Samson Mwathethe, Commander Kenya Army Lt Gen WR Koipaton, and 6 Brigade Commander Brig P K Njema.
