President Uhuru Kenyatta when he presided over the passing out parade of KDF recruits at the Recruits Training School (RTS) in Eldoret on Friday. [Photo/ PSCU]President Uhuru Kenyatta has commended the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) for maintaining high standards of service and for defending the freedoms that make Kenyans proud.
Speaking when he presided over the passing out parade of KDF recruits at the Recruits Training School (RTS) in Eldoret on Friday, President Kenyatta said Kenya will win the war against terrorists because of the freedoms enjoyed by its people including the freedom of religion.
“Our freedoms make us better than the enemy. Our freedoms make us stronger than the enemy. That is why we know we will win,” said the President.
He urged the new officers to follow in the footsteps of their predecessors in the security forces who have maintained exemplary standards of patriotism and professionalism.
“The men and women who serve are drawn from every corner of the Republic, and from every religion; they are united in patriotism and professionalism. Out of many, we are one,” said the President.
The Head of State said Kenya’s military presence in Somalia has resulted in increased stability in the neighbouring nation and has also limited the ability of terrorists to harm Kenya.
“With our allies, we have victories to show. We have degraded the capacity of Al-Shabaab to carry out attacks in Kenya and elsewhere; and our collective efforts have led to the establishment of successive civilian governments in Somalia,” said the President.
He urged Kenyans to unite in supporting the efforts of the security forces to win the war against terrorists and those who wish to harm innocent people.
“Those are the stakes: freedom and prosperity, against the poverty and slavery our enemy wants for us. In this war, we must call upon the noblest and bravest among us,” he added.