 Ladies and gentlemen, since the 9th of April 2013, when I took the office as President of the Republic of Kenya and Commander-in-Chief of the Kenya Defence Forces, it has been a journey that we have walked together as Kenyans. I take this opportunity to most sincerely thank all Kenyans for their extraordinary support which they have lent me, which made and continues to make significant contributions towards the prosperity of our nation. In the past almost decade, we marked a critical stage in the implementation of the revolution under the new Constitution 2010. This system of governance was a vehicle of bridging inequalities and enhancing service delivery to our people. And despite challenges and devolved governance, I do believe that Kenya has attained significant social, economic and political development and has indeed enhanced its democracy. Our nation, Kenya, continues to be a beacon of peace in the region. The stability and peaceful environment has enabled meaningful development across this country. And to this end, I must note that government institutions collectively undertook various roles to ensure this service delivery. However, it cannot be said that national security and stability are integral parts of our development. The ever-changing security environment and dynamism called for proactive security apparatus. The security sector has adequately espoused robust measures to mitigate unprecedented domestic as well as transnational terrorism threats. Indeed our multi-agency engagement and efforts ensure that the security of our country, but also the stability of our region. And indeed, the commitment of KDA and indeed all of our security agencies to performing their duties within and beyond our borders has been pricing. Inventing the capabilities of the security agenda and agencies was critical to strategic, scholarly discourse, insecurity while safeguarding Kenya's interests in the national as well as in the regional arena. So ladies and gentlemen, I cannot emphasize enough that a peaceful and stable Kenya is founded on our unity, but also on our patriotism. The cooperation among ministries, departments, and agencies in a whole-of-government approach is vital in safeguarding our unity. And the Big Four agenda, founded on an unwavering desire to transform living conditions, I do believe is a development blueprint to enhance service delivery and to improve lives through providing affordable universal healthcare, affordable housing, food security as well as developing manufacturing for jobs. Whereas challenges remain, ladies and gentlemen, I do believe that there are several bright sports and good practices across our 47 counties. In actualizing the Big Four action plan on the affordable healthcare pillar, hospitals have been constructed and rehabilitated across the country in Nairobi, Niamira, Hieny, Kiamu, Adia, Samuru, Busea just to name a few. But also in recognition of the role played by our security agencies, there has also been significant efforts in the construction of regional KDAF hospitals in Nairobi, Isiolo, Eldoreps, Nakuru, and soon Mombasa, amongst others, not to mention the police hospital and the prison hospital, which are also now complete. These facilities will be able to offer specialized health services to all our security forces. So the infrastructure development during my tenure was an affirmation of the promise to transform Kenya as a strategic frontier featuring strategic privatized projects. These include the construction of the SPR, the road network across our country, including the Nairobi Expressway, Kenya's new shipyards in Mombasa and Kisumu, have all put our country on a global trajectory. In addition, ICT infrastructure has also enhanced the digitization of government services, not to mention an expanded electricity as well as water connections to households across the country. So ladies and gentlemen, allow me to mention today in particular that women are a pillar of any society that seeks to succeed. They have the potential to influence positive change and indeed in the last 10 years my administration adopted initiatives that saw Kenya spring on the course of realizing gender equality. Policies were championed in government departments and ministries to achieve gender equality and in the empowerment of women in government. And indeed today we have two ladies with us, Ambassador Rachel Amamo, as well as Dr. Monika Juma, who at one stage or another were cabinet secretaries in the Ministry of Defense while we also have our first lady, General Officer, Major General Fatuma Ahmed, and I believe that all of this is progress towards involving and ensuring that gender is taken into account in all policies and in all areas of government. So ladies and gentlemen, to UKDF, I want to pay a particular tribute. I appreciate the support and participation that KDF has rendered not just in the security sector but also in our national development. We cannot underscore the incredible role that you have had in rehabilitating key infrastructure across the country that had been once upon a time left dilapidated. The Nairobi Nyanuki, the Nairobi Nakuru Kisumu, Kisumu Mitagage Railway, the Kisumu Dockyard, Bikia Kozue, the Kenyan Meat Commission, just a few on all these are a dream that have come true to many Kenyans whose contribution to livelihood are people will be hugely impactful especially to those who live in pastoral areas who now have a consistent and ready market for their lifestyle. Furthermore, under the affordable housing pillar, through the public-private partnership, construction of 3,500 housing units for service members in Nairobi, Mombasa, Nakuru, Nyanuki has commenced as well as the MCO facility that is being developed in UKDF. To support the preservation as well as presentation of our history and our cultural heritage, the KDF led a multi-agency team in the construction of the Uhuru Guided National Monument in India which will be a central place for the preservation of our history and heritage. The Defence Forces' counter-terrorism efforts, together with those of other security agencies, will continue to be crucial in ensuring our national security. So I salute each and every one of you, ladies and gentlemen, for your commitment and dedication to duty, your selfless service to our country, and I ask that you remain steadfast and support the incoming administration just like you have supported my administration and that of my predecessor. As we depend on God to protect our Islamic country, we all look upon you to implement this prayer by defending our territorial integrity and sovereignty, and by always being mission-rich. I want to thank everyone who has walked the journey of building our nation with me, and once again in particular, the Kenya Defence Forces. KDF-Oye! KDF-Oye! A Santé Nisana, Munwa Wabariki, and we are still together. A Santé Nisana. Thank you very much. Shangwe Naveigele Gele, Kaake Mueshmiw Arayz, Makhofi Mazuri! A Santé Sana Mueshmiw Arayz, Nasi Piek Choa'ezab, Kumis, Opanehu Wapii. Nasi Mueshmiw Arayz? Ladies and gentlemen, that marks the end of an era for His Excellency the President, Guru Kenyatta, the Commander-in-Chief. And guys, as you have seen, that was the special land cruiser from the KDF that was paying homage or rather just appreciating the Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces, President Kenyatta. Guys, that action was symbolic. It is called the pulling out. It is a gesture from the KDF. And guys, it was such a, you know, mixed feelings, a sort of mood, of course appreciating him for the job well done and as well as saying goodbye to him. I don't know what are your thoughts, but that was a very symbolic right here. And it's an end of an era for the President, Guru Kenyatta. Thank you so much for staying tuned on SPM bars. Until next time, it's goodbye from me. My name is Ms. Kitenshi.