India and Kenya unveil India-Africa Commemorative Pillar at Taita Taveta
On 23 June 2025 at Mile 27, Taita Taveta County, Kenya, Raksha Rajya Mantri Sanjay Seth and Kenya's Defence Cabinet Secretary Roselinda Soipan Tuya unveiled the India-Africa Commemorative Pillar.
Summary
Raksha Rajya Mantri Sanjay Seth and Kenya's Cabinet Secretary for Defence Roselinda Soipan Tuya jointly unveiled the India-Africa Commemorative Pillar at Mile 27, Taita Taveta County, Kenya on 23 June 2025. The pillar honours unknown Indian and African soldiers who died in World War I in the East African theatre. The High Commission of India in Kenya conceived the project, which was funded by India's Ministry of Defence and executed with the Kenya Defence Forces and Taita Taveta County officials.
Key facts
- Unveiled by
- Sanjay Seth and Roselinda Soipan Tuya
- Site
- Mile 27, Taita Taveta County, Kenya
- Honours
- Indian and African soldiers of World War I, East African theatre
- Funding
- Ministry of Defence, India
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Where was the India-Africa Commemorative Pillar unveiled on 23 June 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Mile 27, Taita Taveta County
PIB: Sanjay Seth and Roselinda Soipan Tuya jointly unveiled the India-Africa Commemorative Pillar at Mile 27, Taita Taveta County, Kenya.
The India-Africa Commemorative Pillar in Kenya honours soldiers who died in which conflict?
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Correct answer: A — World War I in the East African theatre
PIB: the ceremony honoured unknown Indian and African soldiers who laid down their lives during World War I in the East African theatre.