Kenya Defence Forces (KDF), in partnership with the Kenya Institute of Special Education (KISE), have launched a new rehabilitation initiative to support soldiers who have been injured in the line of duty.
The initiative was unveiled at the KISE graduation ceremony on Friday, December 5, 2025.
Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Charles Kahariri, who was represented at the event by Brigadier Hussein Amin, stated that the era in which injured soldiers or those living with disabilities were dismissed from service was over.
He reiterated that the KDF is committed to ensuring that every injured officer continues to receive support and opportunities to serve in roles suited to their abilities.
Kahariri stressed that sustaining an injury or living with a disability would now not lead to dismissal from the service.
The training programme is designed to enhance skills, strengthen rehabilitation efforts, and promote inclusivity within the military. This marks a significant step in KDF’s commitment to supporting officers of all abilities.
Kahariri explained that the programme seeks to restore injured personnel to optimal functionality, enabling them to continue serving within KDF in roles that match their physical capacities.
The collaboration between KDF and KISE will focus on medical rehabilitation, mobility support, psychological care, and specialised training tailored to the needs of injured officers.
The programme is expected to enhance the military’s capacity to reintegrate wounded service members into active duty or alternative roles within the institution.
“The partnership between KDF and the Kenya Institute of Special Education (KISE) continues to strengthen efforts to reintegrate injured personnel and uplift those with special needs,” Kahariri stated.
He emphasised that inclusivity will now be a core pillar of the KDF’s personnel management strategy, and that the military remains committed to offering training, rehabilitation, and continued service for all officers regardless of physical limitations.
During the graduation, 1,835 graduates were awarded certificates and diplomas, among them six soldiers with various special needs.
