Recruits during training in Eldoret. [File, Standard]Three Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) recruits have died during a training exercise at the Defence Forces Recruits Training School (DFRTS) in Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County. In a statement issued on Friday, January 30, KDF stated that the recruits developed medical complications while participating in a routine endurance exercise. They were immediately attended to by on-site medical personnel and later evacuated to Eldoret Regional Hospital for advanced care. "Immediate medical assistance was administered by on-site medical personnel, after which the affected recruits were evacuated to Eldoret Regional Hospital for advanced medical care.

Source: Standard Digital January 30, 2026 15:40 UTC