President William Ruto wore a navy blue suit during the 2023 Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) Day, different from his predecessor, Uhuru Kenyatta, who occasionally donned military regalia to the event. Former President Uhuru Kenyatta during the Jamhuri Day Celebrations at the Uhuru Gardens on Sunday, December 12, 2021 PSCUConversely, Uhuru often donned different military regalia for the KDF Days, including his last celebrations on October 16, 2021. Uhuru's decision to wear military fatigues was explained by his desire to identify with the military. It is worth noting that it is not mandatory for the Commander in Chief to wear military attire during KDF events. KDF Day is observed annually to celebrate the bravery of KDF soldiers.

Source: Daily Nation October 14, 2023 16:41 UTC