[1] The unit was presented with its Presidential and Regimental colours in 1980 by President Daniel Arap Moi.

The unit's first commanding officer was Lieutenant Colonel Daniel Opande.

The unit was also involved in the largest ambush in the Kenya Army's history in El Adde.

The company manning the forward operating base was drawn from the 9th Battalion under Major Geoffrey Obwage.

[4] The unit trooped its colours for the first time during Jamhuri Day celebrations on December 12, 2001.