Defence Cabinet Secretary Amb. Raychelle Omamo and Chief of the Defence Forces General Samson Mwathethe visited KDF troops serving in various Operation Bases.
Ambassador Omamo and General Mwathethe who made Christmas Eve visits to military camps in Manda, Hulugho and Kolbiyow noted that it was because of the soldiers’ dedication to duty that Kenya was safe.
“I have come here to be with you and to share the spirit of this season with you, exceptional brave men and women. I want to let you know you are appreciated and that Kenyans are proud of you. We appreciate that you have stood firm and fought off threats to our motherland and stood firm, even in the face of great challenges. We thank you for the sacrifices you have made, even beyond the call of duty,” Amb Omamo said.
Omamo added that she also wanted to see and experience the soldiers’ everyday life in order to find out how she can better support the soldiers.
“I wanted to see your faces, listen to you and your Commanders, to enable us to support you in the successful execution of your mandate here. Because of your diligence, you exemplify the heart of Kenya. You are symbols of all that is worthwhile in our country. You have successfully stood firm as the shield of Kenya, and for that i thank you” she said.
The Cabinet Secretary also honored heroes who had paid the ultimate price in the service to the Nation, saying that their sacrifice was not in vain. She wished the troops and their families back home a merry Christmas and a happy 2019.