diff --git a/kernel/kernel/actions.py b/kernel/kernel/actions.py
index b6541ab4..589711c1 100644
--- a/kernel/kernel/actions.py
+++ b/kernel/kernel/actions.py
@@ -22,7 +22,7 @@ def setup():
     kerneltools.configure()
 
 def build():
-    kerneltools.build(debugSymbols=True)
+    kerneltools.build(debugSymbols=False)
 
 def install():
     kerneltools.install()