Father allows daughter to disciplined forces despite losing son

Despite losing his only son during the El Adde, Somalia attack on a Kenya Defence Forces camp by the Al Shabaab fighters, Peter Nephat is a daring father.

Nephat has now allowed his daughter to join the disciplined forces.

Just five days after burying his eight months ago, Nephat allowed his daughter, Lillian Nailantei, to join the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS).

The 25-year old daughter enrolled at the KWS Law Enforcement Academy in Manyani, Taita Taveta County.

Neilantei is now her father’s hope after she successfully underwent training at KWS and graduated as a Law Enforcement Officer.

The Nairegie Enkare, Narok resident says memories of her brother always come to life every time she dons the KWS uniform but remains optimistic that she will fill the gap he left behind.

She says memories of her brother came to the fore when she wore the uniform but is optimistic that she will fill the gap left by her late brother through uplifting her family.

Nailantei says the El-Adde attack date should be dedicated to the fallen KDF heroes who died while in line of duty.

The January 15, 2016 attack on a KDF camp by the Islamist fighters was one of the worst in Kenya’s history and since the country sent its troops to Somalia to pursue the Shabaab fighters.

Narok Governor, Samuel ole Tunai, who joined hundreds of family members and friends of 307 graduads at the Maasai Mara University grounds, said that as a KWS officer, Nailantei will help the county in fighting poaching.