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Operation mounted in Boni Forest after Tuesday attack The Star
Security officers on patrol inside the Boni forest in Lamu. Community activists demand updates on Linda Boni progress in Lamu. Image: CHETI PRAXIDES
•Security officials aware of the operations said the Kenya response troops had killed at least eight of the attackers who were operating a sleeper cell in the forest.
•The affected troops were travelling in a land cruiser when the ambush happened at about 9.30 am.
A multi-agency security team has been deployed to the expansive Boni Forest in Lamu county following Tuesday’s attack on troops in the area that left seven soldiers dead.
Accompanied by their families, friends and relatives, the shortlisted Specialist Cadet candidates reported to the Kenya Military Academy (KMA) in Lanet, Nakuru County for recruitment today.
The Chief of Personnel Brigadier Gatia Maroa welcomed the candidates and addressed them on the need to observe COVID-19 protocols throughout the process.
“Before anything else, we will start with rapid Corona Virus tests and everybody should strictly adhere to the COVID-19 protocols outlined by the Ministry of Health,” he emphasized.
Brig Maroa further stressed that the checkup were only a precautionary measure and would not be used as a ground for disqualifying candidates.
Speaking after receiving his vaccine jab, the PS said that those who would be vaccinated will still be required to fully observe the COVID-19 protocols for the total success in the fight against coronavirus. “It is important that we all get vaccinated since this is another intervention that shall help us curb the spread of the virus. Let us continue observing the protocols and not leave anything to chance because we have been vaccinated,” he said
Dr. Mohammed assured the KDF personnel that the vaccination exercise will be rolled out to the various military barracks across the country where all medical staff, KDF personnel and civilian staff alongside their families will be vaccinated.