

Originally published by Ministry of Defence โ Kenya — Read the original article →
Spiritual well-being, moral integrity and religious harmony remain essential pillars of military discipline, personnel resilience and institutional cohesion. The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) continues to invest in religious guidance and pastoral care as integral components of holistic personnel welfare and operational effectiveness.
The KDF Maalims Retreat, held in Nakuru, brought together Muslim religious instructors for professional development, knowledge sharing and reflection on their role in nurturing spiritual values, moral discipline and unity within the military.
Officially opening the retreat, the KDF Muslim Council Chairperson, Brigadier (Dr) Ismail Awle, underscored the importance of professionalism, integrity and dedication in delivering effective religious instruction and pastoral care to service personnel.