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Private David Ndirangu
I joined the Army in Jan 2020 as an RLC Chef before retraining to become a HR Specialist in the AGC(SPS) in May 2023. Throughout my time in the military, I have had the privilege of working with exceptional individuals, mostly women. Despite being a minority in defence, they prove time and again that they can effectively compete with and even outshine their male counterparts. This is why I have passionately dedicated myself to supporting and empowering women in the defence sector. I am committed to fostering excellence and innovation, by contributing to the success of this initiative.