This archive report was first published on 13 December 2019.
On December 13, 2019, President Uhuru Kenyatta commissioned the Modika Barracks, Kenya's newest army barracks, located on the outskirts of Garissa town.
The Modika Barracks will be home to three army fighting units and three support sub-units, as 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 emphasized the importance of dedicating enough resources and funds to support the Kenya Defence Forces, maintaining its status as a world-class military ready to defend Kenya.
He praised Kenyan soldiers for their role in promoting peace in many parts of the world, saying, '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.'
President Kenyatta also called on KDF officers to uphold their military ideals as they protect the dignity of Kenyans, adding that Kenya is a peaceful nation but will spare no effort to defend itself against those with evil intentions.
