The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) on Tuesday, November 2, launched a state-of-the-art TV and radio studio at their headquarters in Nairobi.
In a statement by the KDF, the disciplined forces announced that their newly constructed studio would help them in communicating effectively with members of the public.
KDF went ahead to add that the studios would help in bridging the relationship gap between Kenyans and the forces.
“The new office block has a state-of-the-art fully-equipped television and radio studios for various productions that will enable a continuous flow of information to Kenyans and the wider audience,”
“KDF considers Strategic Communication as a vital activity that will support future military operations as well as the national interest,” read the statement.
In addition, the disciplined force added that the launch of the studios had been in the pipeline having started a communication department a decade ago.
“The KDF Communication department was established in the year 2009 as Public Affairs and has over time told KDF stories both in operations at in peacetime. In 2021, the KDF command established Strategic Communication to be able to achieve communication objectives in the ever-changing threat environment,” KDF stated.
While officiating the launch, the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) General Robert Kibochi noted that information dissemination was vital in the military due to their role in protecting Kenyans.
"The CDF lauded the efforts of Strategic Communications team office in informing and shaping the public opinion on Kenya Defence Forces’ activities and engagements,"
“He noted that information is an instrument of power and KDF is committed to ensuring effective communication of all KDF operations,” read the statement in part.
Also in attendance was revered Citizen TV journalist, Jeff Koinange.
Since the announcement, Kenyans have taken to social media to congratulate KDF for the initiative, lauding the commendable work that they have done over the years in protecting Kenyan borders.
"Such a great milestone as we rock the airwaves!!! Get us those Radio and TV channel frequencies; we wanna tune in online right away from different deployment regions (Air, Jungle and Maritime) across the globe," Reuben Shivina tweeted.
