The Long Range Surveillance Unit (LRS) is one of the elite units as it is highly secretive and performs covert operations. Soldiers in this unit are among the best trained as they carry out hectic and dangerous missions such as gathering information behind enemy lines. The objective role of LSR includes tracking and identifying enemy camps for bombardment or special attacks. Kenya's military was ranked as the 12th most powerful military in Africa according to the annual Global Fire Power report for 2020 released on June 16. Globally, KDF was ranked 84 out of the 138 modern militaries ranked according to their capabilities.

Source: Daily Nation October 28, 2020 11:48 UTC