[PHOTOS] Ruto presides over KDF recruits pass-out parade

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During the training, the recruits underwent rigorous evaluations, tests, and assessments in various military disciplines, both individually and in groups.
It took a period of six months, which Ruto stated proved them ready to serve.

by SHARON MWENDE

15 May 2024 - 12:01

President William on Wednesday presided over the Kenya Defence Forces Recruits pass-out Parade. https://rb.gy/8hss2i

President William Ruto inspecting KDF recruits Pass out Parade at the Defence Forces Recruits Training School (DFRTS) in Uasin Gishu County on May 15, 2024.
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President William on Wednesday presided over the Kenya Defence Forces Recruits pass-out Parade.

The military ceremony was held at the Defence Forces Recruits Training School in Eldoret, Uasin Gishu.

Ruto acknowledged that even though their military career will be challenging, it will also be fulfilling.

President William Ruto inspecting KDF recruits Pass out Parade at the Defence Forces Recruits Training School (DFRTS) in Uasin Gishu County on May 15, 2024.
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"Henceforth you will begin to grow into your new career, always bearing in mind that millions of your countrymen and women count on your courage and integrity, skill and strength, discipline and commitment to protect our nation," he said.

During the training, the recruits underwent rigorous evaluations, tests, and assessments in various military disciplines, both individually and in groups.

It took six months, which Ruto stated proved them ready to serve.

President William Ruto inspecting KDF recruits Pass out Parade at the Defence Forces Recruits Training School (DFRTS) in Uasin Gishu County on May 15, 2024.
Image: PCS

President William Ruto arriving at the Defence Forces Recruits Training School (DFRTS) in Uasin Gishu County to preside over the KDF recruits Pass out Parade on May 15, 2024.
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President William Ruto during the KDF recruits Pass out Parade at the Defence Forces Recruits Training School (DFRTS) in Uasin Gishu County on May 15, 2024.
Image: PCS

President William Ruto inspecting KDF recruits Pass out Parade at the Defence Forces Recruits Training School (DFRTS) in Uasin Gishu County on May 15, 2024.
Image: PCS

President William Ruto arriving at the Defence Forces Recruits Training School (DFRTS) in Uasin Gishu County to preside over the KDF recruits Pass out Parade on May 15, 2024.
Image: PCS