How the Environmental Soldier Programme redefines KDF’s role

Last week, while attending the International Trade Fair at the Nairobi Showground, my attention was caught by the impressive section of the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF).

For many of us, the KDF is synonymous with the battlefield, safeguarding our borders, protecting our sovereignty, and keeping the nation secure. What drew my attention, however, was something that speaks to the future of national protection: the Environmental Soldier Programme.