Commander Kenya Army Lt Gen Peter Njiru Saturday toured Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) troops in Operation Amani Boni (OAB) Forward Operating Bases as part of morale boosting.
The area has been experiencing a surge in terror-related attacks from al Shabaab which have left many dead, injured and displaced.
Lt Gen Njiru visited the troops in Bodhei, Bulagolol, and Kiunga amongst others.
According to officials, the visit provided a platform for the Commander to engage the troops on various issues and assess their mission readiness.
Lt Gen Njiru lauded the troops for their diligence in combating terror, efforts that have contributed to sustainable peace and security.
“We take cognisance of your spirited determination to protect the territorial integrity of the Republic of Kenya.
Your efforts have been critical in ensuring there is peace in our motherland,” he said.
Lt Gen Njiru further commended the troops for engaging the residents through Civil-Military Cooperation Activities, which is a critical pillar of promoting peace.
“It is worth mentioning that you have nurtured good working relationships with the local communities, which is critical to mission success.”
He encouraged the troops to remain vigilant throughout their tour of duty to degrade all threats to our National Security.
Elsewhere, Cabinet Secretary for Defence Aden Duale hosted the Director of the Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) Brigadier Peter Njema who paid him a courtesy visit at the Defence Headquarters in Nairobi.
The CS was briefed on the security situation in the region and the preparedness of the Force to execute its mandate of enhancing peace and security in the Eastern Africa Region.
The region is facing several security challenges including terrorism which prompted the formation of EASF.
Duale reiterated Kenya’s commitment to continue promoting every effort aimed at ensuring a peaceful, stable and prosperous region.
EASF is one of the multi-dimensional Forces of the African Standby Force (ASF) that comprises the military, police and civilian component.
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