SUSTAINING SUPPORT FOR MILITARY VETERANS
Originally published by Ministry of Defence – Kenya — Read the original article →
The welfare of military veterans and their dependants remains an integral component of the Kenya Defence Forces’ (KDF) commitment to honouring service, preserving military values and ensuring that personnel who have served the nation continue to receive the support and dignity they deserve. Effective coordination of veterans’ welfare programmes is essential to addressing their needs, strengthening institutional accountability, and facilitating their reintegration and continued contribution to national development.
On 12 October 2026, the Chief of the Defence Forces (CDF), General Charles Kahariri, received the incoming Chairperson of the Advisory Committee on Military Veterans, Major General (Rtd) William Shume, who paid him a courtesy call at Defence Headquarters. He was accompanied by the Director of Military Veterans, Brigadier Moses Leriari.
Maj Gen (Rtd) Shume was recently appointed to the position, succeeding Ambassador Major General (Rtd) Lucas Tumbo, whose term ended on 4 August 2026.
