Watch CS Soipan Tuya Present KDF News Bulletin [VIDEO]

The unique debut was part of her familiarisation tour of the KDF's Strategic Communications Branch at the Defence Headquarters in Nairobi.

Marvin Chege Marvin Chege
Aug 26, 2024 - 16:39
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Watch CS Soipan Tuya Present KDF News Bulletin [VIDEO]
Defence Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya presenting a Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) news bulletin. /KENYA DEFENCE FORCES

Defence Cabinet Secretary (CS) Soipan Tuya made a surprise appearance as a guest news anchor during the latest Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) news bulletin on Friday, August 23.

The unique debut was part of her familiarisation tour of the KDF's Strategic Communications Branch at the Defence Headquarters in Nairobi.

During her visit, CS Tuya was briefed on the critical role that the Strategic Communications Branch plays in aligning communication activities with the broader objectives of the KDF.

This branch is integral to creating awareness about the Ministry of Defence’s undertakings, ensuring the public is well-informed about its initiatives and achievements.

CS Soipan Tuya during her visit to the Kenya Defence Forces, (KDF), Strategic Communications (StratCom) Branch on August 22, 2024. /SOIPAN TUYA

The Stratcomm office has among others, a state-of-the-art TV and radio studio that was launched back in November 2021, and which now produces a weekly news show that covers updates mainly concerning the military as well as stories inside the world of the defence forces that would be of importance to its viewers.

The show is presented every Friday and Kenyans can watch the episodes through its YouTube and Facebook pages.

During her visit, Soipan Tuya was invited to be a guest anchor for the latest news bulletin. In her guest anchor role, CS Tuya expressed gratitude for the trust placed in her by President William Ruto and the people of Kenya.

She commended KDF personnel for their dedication and sacrifices in safeguarding the nation's sovereignty and territorial integrity.

CS Tuya also highlighted the importance of the Strategic Communications Branch in maintaining transparency and keeping the public updated on the Ministry of Defence’s activities.

"I commend our service personnel for the good work and sacrifices they continue to make every day in honour of their duty," said Tuya during the broadcast.

She further acknowledged the branch's efforts in creating public awareness, particularly in addressing issues such as fake recruitment advertisements, reassuring Kenyans that legitimate recruitment announcements would be made through official channels.

Watch CS Soipan Tuya's debut as a guest news anchor below:

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