Details of Ruto’s Meeting with Senior KDF Officer After Uhuru’s Request
President William Ruto has disclosed a two-month discussion he held with the country’s military leadership following former President Uhuru Kenyatta’s advice.
He was Speaking on Saturday, December 14, during the Kenya Navy 60th Anniversary held at the Kenya Navy Base in Mtongwe, Mombasa County where he highlighted that Uhuru advised him on one issue before he handed over power to him.
According to Ruto, Uhuru’s advice was centred on modernising the country’s security agencies, including the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF), to improve its capabilities.
According to the president, one of the main aims of modernising the military was to put in place a high state of readiness to ensure that military officers can respond swiftly and effectively to security concerns.
He further took the opportunity to commend former military officers for their sacrifice, vision, and hard work, noting that their work contributed to the current achievement in the KDF.
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