9th Kenya Rifles Battalion

9th Kenya Rifles Battalion is an infantry battalion of the Kenya Army. The battalion is based at Moi Barracks near Eldoret.

9th Kenya Rifles Battalion
Active1 September 1979 (1979-09-01)
Country Kenya
Branch Kenya Army
TypeInfantry
Garrison/HQMoi Barracks near Eldoret

History

It was formed on September 1, 1979. The original troops of the battalion were drawn from other existing infantry units such as the 3rd, 5th, and 7th Kenya Rifles Battalion. President Daniel arap Moi presented it with its colours on December 12, 1980. The first Commanding officer of the unit was Lt Col D. I. Opande. The unit has annually trooped its colours on Jamhuri Day since 2001.[1] It took part in Exercise Natural Fire in 2006.[2][3] The 9th Battalion Kenya Rifles mounted a guard of honour in honour the 12th Parliament Opening on September 12, 2017.[4]

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See also

References
  1. https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/kenya/army-orbat-1.htm
  2. For more on Natural Fire, see Berman, Eric G.; Sams, Katie E. (2000). Peacekeeping In Africa : Capabilities And Culpabilities. Geneva: United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research. pp. 200–201. ISBN 92-9045-133-5. and Prados, 'Pentagon Games.'
  3. https://intelligencebriefs.com/the-kenya-rifles-battalion-milestones-achieved-historically/
  4. http://www.mod.go.ke/?p=8127
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