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This is the first military event President Ruto is presiding over since taking office. 

President William Ruto on Friday, October 14, arrived at the Laikipia Air Base, Nanyuki to preside over the KDF Day 2022 celebrations.

This is the first military event President Ruto is presiding over since he was sworn into office on September 13, 2022.

"H.E Hon. William Samoei Ruto, PhD, President of the Republic of Kenya and Commander-In-Chief (C-in-C) of the Defence Forces arrives at Laikipia Air Base, Nanyuki to preside over the KDF Day 2022 celebrations.This is the first military event Ruto is presiding over since he was sworn into office on September 13, 2022," KDF said via the official Twitter channel upon the Head of State's arrival. 

President Willian Ruto at Laikipia Air base. 

The army is marking its 11th KDF Day Celebrations, an annual celebration of the acts of valour and gallantry of KDF heroes. 

In 2021, the event was held at the Kahawa Garrison and was presided over by former President Uhuru Kenyatta.

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