KDF responds over reports of Raila saving Ruto from military coup

Defence CS Soipan Tuya has refuted reports that former Prime Minister Raila Odinga saved President William Ruto from a military coup.

In response to reports that appeared in local dailies over the weekend, the Ministry of Defence, through a statement on Monday, March 17 termed the reports false and baseless.

The Ministry stated that KDF was a professional body which was committed to upholding the Constitution.

It was also reiterated that the military had unwavering loyalty to Ruto – who is the Commander-in-Chief of the Defence Forces.

“The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) is a professional and apolitical institution committed to the highest standards of integrity, discipline, and service to the nation,” read the statement in part.

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“KDF remains unwavering in its loyalty to the Commander-in-Chief and its duty to safeguard the security and well-being of Kenya and her people, free from political influence or sectarian interests.”

Additionally, the Ministry led by Tuya called on the media to uphold ethical standards in their reporting.

The media reports had referenced statements made by Raila during an interview. It had been claimed that the country was heading to military rule after the Gen Z protests.

Notably, in previous engagements, various leaders including Ruto himself had described the events of June 25, 2024, as treasonous.

Some allies of Ruto had also claimed that a section of leaders were behind the move to overthrow the Ruto administration.

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