The Stunning Kenya Army Uniforms Over The Years From 1963

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Kenya Army Uniforms: A military uniform is a standardized dress worn by members of the armed forces and paramilitaries of various nations. The Kenya Army Uniforms are unique from other sister services. Different services have different uniforms and different uniforms are worn on different occasions, times, and weather.

The main importance of Kenya Army Uniforms is to distinguish its members from the rest of the population or from other forces as well as act as a symbol of authority. The Kenya Army Uniforms have undergone a stunning transformation and evolution over time.

The type of attire to be worn (Kenya Army Uniforms) is determined by the rituals and tasks to be completed, as well as occasionally by the area. Over the years, there have been significant alterations to the Kenya Army Uniforms. Below are some of the evolutions of the Kenya Army uniform. 

1. Kings Africa Rifles (KAR)

The KAR personnel officers wore long shirts, belts, and stockings that reached their knees between the 1900s and the middle of the 1960s. A maroon fez made of animal hide with a royal cipher and a crown was part of the uniform worn by officers and service members.

This was replaced by wool berets in the colors of blue, black, green, and red with recognizable unit insignia.

The combat dress code has evolved in color and texture over time, and the Army has added a variety of dress codes to go with it.

Depending on the activity, the various dress codes are worn with either high-ankle boots or shoes.

Depending on a person’s unit and position, the Kenya Army’s uniforms are embellished with aiguillettes, lanyards, medals, and a variety of belts.

2. Battle Physical Training (PT) Uniform

All ranks of service members of the Kenya Army wear these Kenya Army Uniforms while engaging in physical training. The outfit is made up of boots and camouflage pants that are worn with a red or white vest. Depending on the type of workout being done, a pullover may be worn underneath or not.

However, there is another type of uniform; Shots instead of camouflage pants. It is worn by Recruits and Cadets during their basic military training course.

3. Combat Dress

The Kenya Army Uniforms are made up of combat uniforms. Troops primarily wear jungle camouflage clothing in their barracks in Kenya.

They dress in a similar way for both training and combat.  The fabric of it is made to resist the demands of military service.

In times of peace, officers don the jungle cap and beret; nevertheless, during operations and training, they dress in battle gear, including body armor and ballistic helmets.

A second pair of combat uniform and boots, navigational equipment, cutlery and a mess tin set, seven days’ worth of toiletries, and a sleeping bag are all required for the combat dress code, which can be worn as battle order or full-scale marching order.

4. Static Line Full Gear

During airborne missions, special operations soldiers wear this special types of Kenya Army Uniforms. The helmet’s night vision allows soldiers to move around at night. The 18kg main parachute is made up of five main parts: the harness assembly that is attached to the paratrooper, the riser assembly, the deployment bag, the pack tray, and the canopy.

The equipment also includes a body armor suit, a ballistic helmet, eye protection goggles, an all-purpose lightweight carrying bag, a laptop rifle with seven filled magazines, a pistol, a spare uniform, and seven days’ worth of food.

Equipment for static lines weighs 60.5 kg.

5. Static Line Overhead Assault Suit

During covert operations, special operations forces wear these Kenya Army Uniforms.

The suit protects against ballistic harm and can spot friendly troops advancing into hostile terrain.

A multipurpose thermal imager that improves visibility in a variety of situations, such as low light and dusty or smoky environments, is mounted on the ballistic helmet.

The outfit and its accessories weigh 32kg.

6. PD Jumping Free Fall Suit

For covert insertion, special operations forces wear this. It includes an altimeter, a free fall square parachute, a helmet, eye protection goggles, a radio, a headset, a pistol, a rifle fitted with a double laser beam, and a battle optical gunsight shooting scope.

The outfit and accessories weigh 17kg.

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7. Flying Gear

When flying, pilots and technicians in the army wear this. The crew uses life preservers when flying over water because they keep an injured or unconscious crew member’s head above the water.

8. NO 1 Dress (Official)

These types of Kenya Army uniforms are worn by troops wear on occasions such as regimental days, pass-outs, inspections, and national day parades.

A poplin shirt and tie are used with this dress. This outfit is used during military funerals with a black armband on the left.

Whenever necessary, commissioned officers carried a sword and a brown belt. Aiguillettes are also worn by general officers.

Service members don a white nylon belt in place of the brown ones. Military soldiers don designated forage caps and medals while dressed as such.

Source: Kenya Defence Forces Majeshi Yetu

9. Number 2 Dress (Bush Jacket)

In peacetime, officers may wear this on workdays or at specific events. The service uniform cap and regimental lanyard are used with this jacket. Ribbons are used in place of medals, and it is worn with black shoes.

10. Working Dress

In times of peace, officers may wear this while working. It can be worn with a stable belt made of nylon green or with a matching lanyard.

11. Mess Kit – (FOR OFFICERS)

On the dinner night of the yearly ball, officers wear this. It is adorned with little medals.

12. Red Tunic (Ceremonial)

Kenya Army Officers and military personnel who participate in ceremonial parades at military wedding ceremonies win this.

Depending on the rating, different accessories are awarded.

13. Red Tunic (Band)

Members of the Kenyan Army wear this while participating in ceremonies. It is worn with a synthetic or forage cap.

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