List Of KDF Barracks In Kenya

The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) has several barracks across the country, which serve as bases for various army units. Each barrack plays a significant role in supporting the national defense and maintaining order. Here’s a full list of KDF barracks in Kenya and their respective units.

1. 2 Brigade
2. 3rd Battalion, Kenya Rifles
   This is Kenya’s oldest military unit, established in the 1880s. They are based in Lanet, Nakuru. Their color is red, and their motto is “Red Scarlets.”
3. 5th Kenya Rifles
   Located in Gilgil, their color is dark blue, and their unit motto is “Fighting Five.”
4. 9 Kenya Rifles
   Based at Moi Barracks in Eldoret, their color is orange. Their motto is “Orangers fire and war machines.” They won the end-year foot and drill competition in 2020.
5. 21 Transport Company
6. 22 Field Workshop
7. 23 Ordnance Company
8. 4 Brigade
   The current Brigade Commander is Brigadier Lukas Kutto.
9. 1st Battalion, Kenya Rifles
   Based in Nanyuki, their motto is “Green Fire,” and their color is green.
10. 7 Kenya Rifles
    Located at Langata Barracks in Nairobi, their color is maroon. Their unit motto is “Maroon Commandos” and “Man to man I am the best.”
11. 15th Kenya Rifles
    Formed in the early 1990s, this unit is based in the coastal region and is currently housed at Mariakani Barracks. Their color is blue, and their motto is “Stay High.”
12. 41 Transport Company
13. 42 Field Workshop
14. 43 Ordnance Company
15. 6 Brigade
    Formed in 2010, this brigade was relocated from Embakasi to Modika Barracks in Garissa.
16. 17 Kenya Rifles
    Established in 2011, they were stationed at Modika in late 2018. Known as the “Desert Rangers,” their color is purple, which changed from desert brown during the 2018 Jamhuri Day ceremonies.
17. 19 Kenya Rifles
    Located at Nyali Barracks, they are also known as the “Ash Warriors.” Their unit color is ash grey, and they formally received their Presidential and Regimental Colours during the 2021 Jamhuri Day ceremonies at Uhuru Gardens.
18. 21 Kenya Rifles
    Currently at Mariakani Barracks, they are set to move to Manda Bay in Lamu to collaborate with the Kenya Navy in providing security, especially in Boni Forest.
19. 61 Transport Company
20. 62 Field Workshop
21. 63 Ordnance Company
22. 8 Brigade
    Brigadier David Chesire was appointed commandant of the brigade in August 2022.
23. 23 Mechanised Infantry Battalion (23 MIB)
    This battalion received their Presidential and Regimental Colours during the 2022 Jamhuri Day celebrations at Nyayo National Stadium.
24. 25 MIB (Mechanised Infantry Battalion)
    They officially received their Presidential and Regimental Colours during the 2023 Jamhuri Day celebrations at Uhuru Gardens, Nairobi. They will be based in Baragoi, Samburu County.
25. 27 MIB (Mechanised Infantry Battalion)
26. 31 MIB (Mechanised Infantry Battalion)
27. 110 Brigade
28. 112 Brigade
29. Army Special Operations Brigade (Kenya)
    Established in 2020 under the command of Colonel John Njeru.
30. 20 Parachute Battalion
31. 30 Special Forces Battalion
32. 40 Ranger Strike Force Battalion
33. Special Operations Training School (SOTS)
34. Kenya Army Artillery Brigade
35. 66 Artillery Battalion
36. 75 Artillery Battalion (Air Defence)
37. 77 Artillery Battalion
38. 88 Artillery Battalion
39. School of Artillery
40. Kenya Army Armoured Brigade
41. 76 Armoured Recce Battalion (ARB)
42. 78 Tank Battalion
43. 81 Tank Battalion
44. 86 Armoured Recce Battalion (ARB)
45. 91 Tank Battalion
46. School Of Armour
47. Kenya Army Engineers Brigade
48. 10 Engineers Battalion
49. 12 Engineers Battalion
50. Disaster Response Battalion
51. School of Combat Engineering (SOCE)
52. Kenya Army Corps of Signals (KACS)
53. AHQ Signal Battalion
54. School of Signals
55. 1st Canine-K9 Regiment
56. Directorate of Military Intelligence (Kenya)
57. Military Intelligence Corps
58. Long Range Surveillance Group
59. School of Military Intelligence
60. Joint Helicopter Command (Kenya)
    This command replaced the disbanded 50 Air Cavalry Battalion.

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