3 Kenya Rifles
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| 3 Kenya Rifles | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1888 |
| Country |  African Union Mission in Somalia |
3 Kenya Rifles (nicknamed The Scarlets; possibly 3rd Battalion, The Kenya Rifles) is an infantry battalion, the senior-most unit of the Kenya Army Infantry.
History
It traces its history back to the first private armed forces recruited by the
Current Role
The battalion carries on with its defence duties under the larger Kenya Army and has recently been heavily involved in counter-insurgency operations against Al-Shabaab in Southern Somalia. On occasion the unit also participates in ceremonial duties such as national parades and other state events. The battalion has won many trophies in various fields of competition like rifle shooting, athletics, boxing and football.[1]
The battalion is allied with the Royal Gloucestershire, Berkshire and Wiltshire Regiment of the British Army.
Narung'ombe Day
Every 19 July the battalion celebrates its regimental day dubbed 'Narung'ombe Day' in honour of soldiers who have perished while serving in the unit.[2] The day is named after the Battle of Narungombe that took place in Tanzania during the first world war. The date was subsequently adopted as the regimental day due to the unit's gallantry during the battle.
References
- Kenya Yearbook Editorial Board (2010). Kenya yearbook 2010: a new dawn for Kenya. Nairobi: Kenya Yearbook Editorial Board. Physical details: ix, 1150p. : Col. ill. ISBN 978-9966151704. Basic details on the battalions of the Kenya Rifles circa 2010.
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