Investing in Fitness and Welfare

Sporting facilities play an important role in promoting physical fitness, resilience, team spirit and operational readiness among military personnel. This was reaffirmed as the Kenya Air Force (KAF) Commander, Major General Bernard Waliaula, commissioned the renovated Moi Air Base (MAB) Swimming Pool on 16 September 2026. Established in 1942 during the Royal Air Force era, the facility has served generations of military personnel for more than eight decades. Its renovation restores functionality, enhances safety and provides a modern facility to support training, fitness and welfare. Speaking during the commissioning, Major General Waliaula emphasised that infrastructure is a critical enabler of military capability, noting that modernisation must extend beyond platforms and equipment to facilities that support personnel development and readiness. He highlighted swimming as an important contributor to endurance, resilience and water confidence. “The facility will also support joint training by personnel from the Kenya Army and Kenya Navy, enhancing interoperability and cohesion,” he added. The Commander appreciated the support of Defence Headquarters and commended the MAB leadership