“He Offered Me a Bull”—Khalwale Exposes Heartbreaking Plea
Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale ignited the debate with a powerful testimony. He recounted how an elderly man begged him for help to secure his child’s entry into the military.
Defence CS Soipan Tuya during a meeting with Japanese Ambassador to Kenya Matsuura Hiroshi, at the Defence Headquarters on February 5, 2025.
“There is an old man in Kakamega who owns a bull worth Ksh250,000,” Khalwale told the Senate. “He came to me and said he needed Ksh150,000 more to buy a slot in the military,” he added.
“We want the Minister to clarify whether chances to join the military are on sale or on merit,” he insisted. “And if it is on merit, we want to know the merit,” he emphasized.
“Where Is Tuya?”—Senators Slam CS for Skipping Sessions
Applicants must meet strict academic and professional requirements. For example, GSO Cadets need a KCSE mean grade of B (Plain) with C+ in English, Mathematics, and one science subject.
“We Need Answers”—Public Demands Accountability
As the scandal unfolds, Kenyans are demanding transparency and justice.
“Our youth deserve fair opportunities. Not corruption,” a parent from Kakamega said.
The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) officers marching during the Madaraka Day Celebration held on June 1, 2025.
