Restructuring of the Kenya Defence Forces

Restructuring of the Kenya Defence Forces

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In light of the Ministry of Defence 2019 White Paper, the Kenya Defence Forces are to be restructured in order to better carry out their mandate to protect the Republic of Kenya, her people, her territories, and her interests, both at home and abroad.

A focus will be placed on the KDF being a highly mobile, technologically advanced, and well-trained force, capable of operating in multiple roles with a high degree of efficiency and professionalism. This restructuring will not be quick, but it is hoped that by 2030, the Kenya Defence Forces will be fully restructured and extremely capable.

This is our vision for Kenya.

Kenya Army
As the senior and largest branch of the KDF, the Kenya Army is responsible for the defence of the Republic on land, both at home and abroad. It is currently deployed in operations in both Somalia and in the Republic's northern counties, acting in a counterinsurgency capacity. Recent terror attacks in the Republic, and the Army's slow responses to them, have made it clear that the Kenya Army is in dire need of modernization and refitting in order to continue its mandate.

As such, drawing inspiration from the Australian and British armies, the Kenya Army shall be restructured in accordance with the following Order of Battle...

Kenya Army ORBAT
First Kenyan Division (EASTCOM)

HQ: Embakasi, Nairobi

1st Kenya Brigade Group

HQ: Nyali Beach, Mombasa

  • 15th Battalion, the Kenya Rifles (Mariakani Barracks, Mombasa)
  • 17th Battalion, the Kenya Rifles (Nyali Beach, Mombasa)
  • 40th (Ranger Strike Force) Battalion, the Special Operations Regiment (Nyali Beach, Mombasa)
  • 77th Artillery Battalion (Mariakani Barracks, Mombasa)
2nd Kenya Brigade Group

HQ: Embakasi, Nairobi

  • 7th Battalion, the Kenya Rifles (Langata Barracks, Nairobi)
  • 22nd Battalion, the Kenya Rifles (Embakasi, Nairobi)
  • 12th Engineers Battalion (Thika, Nairobi)
  • 50th (Air Cavalry) Battalion, the Kenya Rifles (Embakasi, Nairobi)
  • 75th Artillery (Air Defence) Battalion (Embakasi, Nairobi)
  • 78th Armoured Battalion (Isiolo)
20th Kenya Brigade (Reserve)

HQ: Nyali Beach, Mombasa

  • 1st Battalion, the Askari Rifles (Nyali)
  • 2nd Battalion, the Askari Rifles (Malindi)
  • 3rd Battalion, the Askari Rifles (Lamu)
  • 4th Battalion, the Askari Rifles (Marsabit)
21st Kenya Brigade (Reserve)

HQ: Embakasi, Nairobi

  • 5th Battalion, the Askari Rifles (Embakasi)
  • 6th Battalion, the Askari Rifles (Voi)
  • 7th Battalion, the Askari Rifles (Machakos)
  • 8th Battalion, the Askari Rifles (Dadaab)
Second Kenyan Division (WESTCOM)

HQ: Kenyatta Barracks, Gilgil

3rd Kenya Brigade Group

HQ: Kenyatta Barracks, Gilgil

  • 5th Battalion, the Kenya Rifles (Gilgil Barracks, Gilgil)
  • 20th (Parachute) Battalion (Kenyatta Barracks, Gilgil)
  • 66th Artillery Battalion (Kenyatta Barracks, Gilgil)
  • 76th Armoured Reconnaissance Battalion (Kenyatta Barracks, Gilgil)
  • 1st Mortar Battalion (Kenyatta Barracks, Gilgil)
4th Kenya Brigade Group

HQ: Moi Barracks, Eldoret

  • 1st Battalion, the Kenya Rifles (Nanyuki)
  • 3rd Battalion, the Kenya Rifles (Lanet Barracks, Nakuru)
  • 9th Battalion, the Kenya Rifles (Moi Barracks, Eldoret)
  • 10th Engineers Battalion (Nanyuki)
  • 81st Armoured Battalion (Lanet Barracks, Nakuru)
  • 30th (Special Forces) Battalion, the Special Operations Regiment (Jamhiri Barracks, Nakuru)
22nd Kenya Brigade (Reserve)

HQ: Kenyatta Barracks, Gilgil

  • 1st Battalion, the Rift Valley Rifles (Gilgil)
  • 2nd Battalion, the Rift Valley Rifles (Kericho)
  • 3rd Battalion, the Rift Valley Rifles (Kisumu)
23rd Kenya Brigade (Reserve)

HQ: Moi Barracks, Eldoret

  • 4th Battalion, the Rift Valley Rifles (Eldoret)
  • 5th Battalion, the Rift Valley Rifles (Nakuru)
  • 6th Battalion, the Rift Valley Rifles (Nyahururu)
  • 7th Battalion, the Rift Valley Rifles (Lodwar)
Kenya Army Primary Reserves
The Kenya Army will be drawing upon a reserve force consisting of 15 battalions in 4 brigades, with reservists supplementing standing regular force soldiers in support, administrative, logistics, and combat roles. Reservist deployments will be for the most part voluntary, and almost always within the Republic's territorial limits. These part-time citizen-soldiers will be trained to the same exacting standard of their regular force comrades, although will not constitute a standing force for much of the year. Reservist units will parade and train approximately four times a month, with a three-week period set aside each year during the winter months for intense training.

Kenya Air Force
The Kenya Air Force is in dire need of expansion and modernization in order to continue to fulfil its mandate to defend the Republic and her people in the skies. A meagre 47 F-5E fighter aircraft and a handful of small transports is simply inadequate for the 21st Century. As such, over the 2020-2030 timespan the Kenya Air Force will be pursuing the following goals...

Modernization
  • 2-3 squadrons of light fighter aircraft
  • 1-2 squadrons of 4th-generation multirole fighter aircraft
  • 2 squadrons of medium transport aircraft
  • 1 squadron of heavy transport aircraft
  • 3 squadrons of medium lift helicopters
  • 1 squadron of heavy transport helicopters
  • 1 squadron of armed Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
  • 1 squadron of unarmed Unmanned Aerial Reconnaissance Vehicles
  • 1 squadron of trainer aircraft
  • 1 squadron of light utility aircraft
Expansion of Infrastructure
  • Establishment of an airbase in Lodwar (Modernization and expansion of Lodwar Airport)
  • Modernization of facilities at KAF Wajir
  • Expansion of KAF Nanyuki
  • Expansion of KAF Mombasa
  • Expansion and modernization of KAF Nyeri
  • Expansion and modernization of KAF Mandera
Assuming Control of Force Protection
HQ: KAF Eastleigh

  • 1st Squadron, the KAF Regiment (KAF Eastleigh)
  • 2nd Squadron, the KAF Regiment (KAF Nanyuki)
  • 3rd Squadron, the KAF Regiment (KAF Mombasa)
  • 4th Squadron, the KAF Regiment (KAF Nyeri)
  • 5th (Armoured) Squadron, the KAF Regiment (KAF Mandera)
The Kenya Navy
The Kenya Navy is responsible for the defence of the Republic's shores and waters. While certainly capable, its fleet of two offshore patrol vessels and handful of missile boats would be much more effective if augmented with modern vessels and systems.

Modernization
  • Acquisition of at least 3 additional OPVs
  • Acquisition of at least 4 additional missile boats
  • Acquisition of at least 3 additional patrol boats
  • Acquisition of at least 2 additional landing craft
Assuming Control of Shipboard and Shore Security
HQ: KNS Mtongwe (Mtongwe Naval Base, Mombasa)

  • 1st Battalion, the Kenya Marines (KNS Mtongwe)
  • 2nd Battalion, the Kenya Marines (KNS Malindi)
 
joto la jiwe said:
Kumbe hata ninyi wenyewe pia mumegundua kwamba sasa hivi hamna jeshi, lililopo ni kundi la walevi na wahuni hawana uwezo wa kupambana na jeshi lolote hapa EAC.
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Every modern force has to keep thinking about the future, nyinyi vita mlipiga Iddi Amin 1979, bado mwaongea. when Uganda
was run by a mad man when Ugandans themselves wanted him out.
 
vulcan said:
Kenya Army
Recent terror attacks in the Republic, and the Army's slow responses to them, have made it clear that the Kenya Army is in dire need of modernization and refitting in order to continue its mandate.

Kenya Air Force
The Kenya Air Force is in dire need of expansion and modernization in order to continue to fulfil its mandate to defend the Republic and her people in the skies. A meagre 47 F-5E fighter aircraft and a handful of small transports is simply inadequate for the 21st Century.
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He he he he

Kumbe mnalijua jeshi lenu ni chovu??

Kenya Drinking Force.
 
Bilionea Asigwa said:
He he he he

Kumbe mnalijua jeshi lenu ni chovu??

Kenya Drinking Force.
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With the current state of KDF it's still more equipped and better trained than TPDF, we have more fighters, trainers, attack helicopters than TPDF, and this article was written back in 2012.. 6yrs ago.. KDF has acquired more planes than what you have in stock.
In Kenya we keep reviewing our capability. We talk about our weaknesses openly and honestly.
Shida ya Bongolala ni mediocrity, lack of exposure and a constant state of denial.
 
vulcan said:
With the current state of KDF it's still more equipped and better trained than TPDF, we have more fighters, trainers, attack helicopters than TPDF, and this article was written back in 2012.. 6yrs ago.. KDF has acquired more planes than what you have in stock.
In Kenya we keep reviewing our capability. We talk about our weaknesses openly and honestly.
Shida ya Bongolala ni mediocrity, lack of exposure and a constant state of denial.
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He he he he he

teh teh teh teh teh

KDF the weakest army in East Africa.

Jeshi haiwezi hata kufuua kipepeo ile.


teh teh teh
 
vulcan said:
With the current state of KDF it's still more equipped and better trained than TPDF, we have more fighters, trainers, attack helicopters than TPDF, and this article was written back in 2012.. 6yrs ago.. KDF has acquired more planes than what you have in stock.
In Kenya we keep reviewing our capability. We talk about our weaknesses openly and honestly.
Shida ya Bongolala ni mediocrity, lack of exposure and a constant state of denial.
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Hahahaha, watakucheka wenzako wanaoijua KDF and TPDF. TPD tuna mid range ballistic missile, amphibious tanks, very sophisticated and modern Surface to air missiles zenye uwezo wa kutungua hivyo vi helicopter vya kizamani umbali wa 200Km. Kenya msijaribu tutawatia mimba.
 
joto la jiwe said:
Hahahaha, watakucheka wenzako wanaoijua KDF and TPDF. TPD tuna mid range ballistic missile, amphibious tanks, very sophisticated and modern Surface to air missiles zenye uwezo wa kutungua hivyo vi helicopter vya kizamani umbali wa 200Km. Kenya msijaribu tutawatia mimba.
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I believe if you are at war or thinking of being in one in a near future you will pay more attention to your arm.

Otherwise, way spending billions of shillings for weapons and equipments that will end up in storage?

Kenya is in Somalia and is also a target of terrorism. Spending to improve the army makes sense.

Tanzania is not at war and don't have terrorism problem, the only so called security risk is CHADEMA hahaha. So i don't see why it should invest in the army.
 
joto la jiwe said:
Msijaribu, sisi tuna ballistic missiles zinaweza kufikia maeneo yote ya Kenya, J -7 Zitapiga maeneo yote ya Kenya na kurudi salama, msijaribu ni hatari sana
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ha ha J-7 are just another name for chinese mig21... F5E are superior to that chinese crap
The only missiles you have are the "A-100 MRL 10-tube multiple rocket launcher" with a range of 100kms, even if you are able to transport them to the Namanga border, they will barely reach Nairobi, where the nations strategic interests are.

And even if you fire them, what damage can they cause?? just a few hits here and there..before we destroy the launch sites easily, your terrain is mostly savanna so these launch sites will be in the open air.
 
vulcan said:
ha ha J-7 are just another name for chinese mig21... F5E are superior to that chinese crap
The only missiles you have are the "A-100 MRL 10-tube multiple rocket launcher" with a range of 100kms, even if you are able to transport them to the Namanga border, they will barely reach Nairobi, where the nations strategic interests are.

And even if you fire them, what damage can they cause?? just a few hits here and there..before we destroy the launch sites easily, your terrain is mostly savanna so these launch sites will be in the open air.
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Hahahaha, I have given you the differences between J-7 and F-5, why you don't support your argument technically instead you are yapping hot air.

J-7 are the modern plane with up to date technology, faster, high capacity and up to date radar, they can use lesser guided missiles and have very big range, remember, Chinese army, Nigeria, Pakistan and many other countries still use these jet as back borne of their air force.

F-5 are very old jets, very slow, they don't have any modern technology, they can't use lesser guided missile, how can they hit targets if can't use lesser guided missiles. They are not used by USA or any other country with strong army, they are just out dated pieces of metal.
 
joto la jiwe said:
Hahahaha, I have given you the differences between J-7 and F-5, why you don't support your argument technically instead you are yapping hot air.

J-7 are the modern plane with up to date technology, faster, high capacity and up to date radar, they can use lesser guided missiles and have very big range, remember, Chinese army, Nigeria, Pakistan and many other countries still use these jet as back borne of their air force.

F-5 are very old jets, very slow, they don't have any modern technology, they can't use lesser guided missile, how can they hit targets if can't use lesser guided missiles. They are not used by USA or any other country with strong army, they are just out dated pieces of metal.
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These are the differences

Range: F5 1,405 km J-7 2,200 km
Max speed: F5 Mach 1.6 (1,060 mph, 1,700 km/h) J-7 Mach 2.0 (2,200 km/h)
Service ceiling: F5 15,800 m J-7 17,500 m
Weight empty: F5 4.4 t J-7 5.3 t
Weight max: F5 11.2 t J-7 9.1 t
Crew: F5 1 J-7 1

The small advantage that the J-7 has over the F-5 is too minimal to make a difference. pilot training and numbers will make all the difference here.
The F5E have upgraded avionics to include python-4 missiles.

The only jets that scare us in this region are the su-30 in the Ugandan airforce... but they are only 6.
 
vulcan said:
These are the differences

Range: F5 1,405 km J-7 2,200 km
Max speed: F5 Mach 1.6 (1,060 mph, 1,700 km/h) J-7 Mach 2.0 (2,200 km/h)
Service ceiling: F5 15,800 m J-7 17,500 m
Weight empty: F5 4.4 t J-7 5.3 t
Weight max: F5 11.2 t J-7 9.1 t
Crew: F5 1 J-7 1

The small advantage that the J-7 has over the F-5 is too minimal to make a difference. pilot training and numbers will make all the difference here.
The F5E have upgraded avionics to include python-4 missiles.

The only jets that scare us in this region are the su-30 in the Ugandan airforce... but they are only 6.
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Why have you escapade to show differences on firing capacity, J-7 can carry twice number of missiles, radar capacity is three times that of F-5, important point is J-7 can use lesser guided missile like any 4th generation fighter jets.

Actually J-7 nearly has everything like what SU-30, the difference is SU-30 is double engine needs more fuel to cover long range, hence very expensive to operate, J-7 being interceptor, is faster than SU-30, and has better maneuverability than SU-30. On dog fight, J-7 is better than Su-30, go and educate yourself than come back.

Forget about F-5, that is old book, not only these jets are 2nd generation with very old technology, yours were bought in 1980s the same as our Mig 21, which we retired them in 2014, and replaced them we modern J-7. You can't compete with a country which uses new technology if you are still using very old technology like your F-5.
 
joto la jiwe said:
Why have you escapade to show differences on firing capacity, J-7 can carry twice number of missiles, radar capacity is three times that of F-5, important point is J-7 can use lesser guided missile like any 4th generation fighter jets.

Actually J-7 nearly has everything like what SU-30, the difference is SU-30 is double engine needs more fuel to cover long range, hence very expensive to operate, J-7 being interceptor, is faster than SU-30, and has better maneuverability than SU-30. On dog fight, J-7 is better than Su-30, go and educate yourself than come back.

Forget about F-5, that is old book, not only these jets are 2nd generation with very old technology, yours were bought in 1980s the same as our Mig 21, which we retired them in 2014, and replaced them we modern J-7. You can't compete with a country which uses new technology if you are still using very old technology like your F-5.
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You know it's difficult getting into a meaningful discussion with someone who disregards facts that are not in his favor.
Facts.
1. A j-7 is a mig21 manufuctured under chinese license.. with some avionics improvements.
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2.I have not said anywhere that the F5 is more advanced than the J-7, i said it has very minimal advantage over the F-5 that will not in itself guarantee victory - PILOT CAPABILITY , TRAINING AND NUMBERS OF PLANES WILL DETERMINE THE OUTCOME.

3. j-7 cannot be really considered new technology, it's still in the same class as F5E - a light fighter meant for low budget nations..wacha kujichocha ...

"Actually J-7 nearly has everything like what SU-30," that is the lie that you are telling yourself. get into reality
 
Wow . Watu wa Tanzania ambao huja kwenye Kenya Forums wana inferiority complex Kabisa. Yaani intia aibu. Hizi zana ambazo ziko un-airworthy dio mnaongelea?

Zana za vita zilizoibwa Uganda ndio mwatuambia? Hehehe. Kweli kuwa Mdanganyika ni laana. Tanzania haina mordern fighter jet. Ni kama tu zile fununu za uwongo eti Kenya wanampango wa Kununua F-15. Hata hizo Sukhoi za Uganda sijui wanzifanyia nini. Kile kitu ambacho watu hawaelewi ni kuwa Tatizo la ndege si kununua bali ni kumaintain.
 
Its plain truth and known Kenya have got strongest army in East Africa in terms of warfare sophisticated weapons.Even when Idi Amin invaded Tanzania had best trained solders what he lacked was patriotism to his solders.This is what is affecting our Kenyans brothers.Look how the Alshabab is terrorising Kenya for number of years now.Only 4 terrorists killed 70 people in Westgate mall and run with an impunity and no one was apprehended and no iota of them found where was their base.Infact Kenyans and Ugandans are our close relatives we don't expect to fight each other.We need to consolidate our joint efforts to cub terrorism
 
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