Why KDF was deployed during June 25 protests

Soipan Tuya confirms KDF deployment on June 25 to help police still stands: "Not revoked"

The KDF deployment order from June 2024 remains active, with Defence CS Soipan Tuya citing ongoing court cases as the reason it hasn’t been revoked.

Why army could still be unleashed on wananchi

The military could still be deployed to help quell street protests, as an order issued last year during youth-led demos is still in force.  The revelation came as Defence Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya denied claims that the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) had plotted a coup against President William Ruto’s regime following demos that erupted on […]

Why KDF was deployed during June 25 protests

According to CS Tuya, the deployment was within the law

Defence CS Soipan Tuya clarifies changes in KDF recruitment process

Defence Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya has announced that the Ministry of Defence is developing a new recruitment system for the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) to combat fraud and ensure a transparent selection process. Addressing the Senate on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, Tuya disclosed that the Defence Council, which she chairs, is working on a comprehensive […]