On Friday 13th December, The commander in chief of the armed forces, President Uhuru Kenyatta officially inaugurated Modika Barracks in Garissa county.
The brigade was established in 2009 with the first commander being appointed in 2012.
The Kenya defence forces event is accompanied also by the inauguration of "soldiers legacy book" which is a book of the Kenyan Army.
Inauguration of these barracks aims at establishing security and defence in the North Eastern Region that has been a constant target by Alshaabab Militia.
From the President.co.ke reads as follows,
"The barracks, which will be home to three army fighting units and three support sub-units, is 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 Legacy, a book documenting the 55-year history of the Kenya Army and the soldiers who have always stood at the frontline to defend Kenya."
While in Garissa the president reiterated the government's effort to curb terrorism in the country.
“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," he said.