Kenya Army Commander Lieutenant General David Ketter held his first baraza with personnel based mostly at Ngao Gardens in Nairobi. The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) Commander expressed appreciation for the progress of the just lately launched Pay-As-You-Eat (PAYE) programme since its launch on July 1, 2025.
He reiterated that the KDF recognises the important hyperlink between the well-being of its service personnel and operational effectiveness.
Accordingly, it prioritises personnel welfare as important for operational readiness and institutional integrity.
“As you realize, the meal allowance is identical throughout all ranks, Officers and Service Personnel. The PAYE programme places you on the centre of decision-making about meals that fit your preferences. We perceive that in right now’s world, particular person meals decisions are extremely private and influenced by many elements,” Lt Gen Ketter stated.
Lieutenant General Ketter reaffirmed that the KDF won’t deduct lunch allowances from troopers’ payslips.
He additionally dismissed claims that the allowances can be paid by the Defence Savings and Credit Cooperative Society (DESACCO), calling the stories “false and reckless”.
He reminded personnel to benefit from the cellular app created particularly for reserving and paying for his or her meals.
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Improving KDF Camp Cafeterias
The Commander assured troopers that circumstances in present camp cafeterias can be constantly enhanced to allow easy walk-in and walk-out entry.
“A supportive tradition shall regularly inform KDF insurance policies and decision-making processes to make sure your wants are sufficiently met, permitting you to pay attention solely in your main obligation; defence and safety of Kenya’s sovereignty and territorial integrity,” he stated.
Message to Personnel
The baraza allowed him to attach instantly with employees, sharing his command philosophy and emphasising the significance of self-discipline and integrity as the inspiration of the Service’s success.
Furthermore, Lieutenant General Ketter appreciated the service personnel for his or her resilience and dedication in discharging their duties.
He urged troopers to embody self-discipline by staying ready and executing duties professionally, and to show integrity by being sincere, taking duty for his or her actions and supporting each other.
He famous that the Army stays dedicated to a soldier-centric strategy to boost mission readiness.
‘This will likely be achieved by championing adaptive management, environment friendly useful resource utilisation, and the flexibility to generate decisive outcomes in operational environments,” he added.
Govt Removes KDF Lunch Subsidy
The Ministry of Defence has abolished the state-funded meal programme in KDF barracks.
This signifies that navy personnel in peacetime barracks will now cowl the price of their lunches.
The Ministry said that the transfer goals to cut back waste, enhance effectivity, and supply troopers extra meals choices.
However, the change applies solely to troopers in non-operational, peacetime places.
Soldiers on lively obligation or in coaching will proceed to obtain government-provided meals beneath present scales.
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