- INDIAN DEFENCE DELEGATION VISITS KENYA DEFENCE HEADQUARTERS
- CIMIC ENGAGEMENT STRENGTHENS RELATIONS IN WAJIR COUNTY
- INDIA- KENYA 3RD DEFENCE INDUSTRY SEMINAR AND EXPO HELD IN NAIROBI
- NDC AND JCSC HOLD INAUGURAL JOINT CULTURAL DAY
- CDF HOSTS DEFENCE ATTACHÉ
- CDF VISITS TROOPS
- ULINZI STARLETS EDGE BUNGOMA QUEENS
- SENIOR LEADERSHIP COMMAND COURSE COMMENCES
- AUSSOM-KDF, JISA ESCORTS UN DELEGATION IN DHOBLEY
- KDF-INDIA DEFENCE PLANNING MEETING
- NDU-K VICE-CHANCELLOR IN LECTURE OF OPPORTUNITY AT NDC
- AUSSOM-KDF TROOPS EXTEND COMMUNITY OUTREACH TO KULMIS & TUULO XUBI
The Executive Order No. 2 of 2023 (Dated 1st November 2023) created the Ministry of Defence. The work of the Ministry of Defence is informed by the Constitution of the Republic of Kenya. The Ministry is obliged to facilitate and support the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) in the discharge of their mandate under Article 241 (3) (a), (b) & (c) of the Constitution.
OUR MISSION
To defend and protect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Republic, assist and cooperate with other authorities in situations of emergency or disaster and restore peace in any part of Kenya affected by unrest or instability as assigned.
OUR VISION
A premier, credible and mission capable force deeply rooted in professionalism.
OUR COMMITMENT
The Ministry of Defence is committed to defending and protecting the people of the Republic of Kenya and their property against external aggression and also in providing support to the Civil Authority as per the Law.
HUMANITARIAN CIVIC ACTION
OUR LEADERS
H.E. Hon. William Samoei Ruto, PhD, CGH
President of the Republic of Kenya and Commander-in-Chief of the Defence Forces
Hon. Roselinda Soipan Tuya, EGH
Cabinet Secretary
Gen C M Kahariri EGH CBS ‘nwc'(USA) ‘psc'(K)
Chief of the Defence Forces
Dr. Patrick Mariru, PhD, CBS
Principal Secretary
Lt Gen J M Omenda MGH EBS SS OGW ‘rcds'(UK) ‘psc'(K)
Vice Chief of the Defence Forces
SERVICE COMMANDERS
Lt Gen D K Ketter MGH CBS ‘ndc’ (TZ) ‘psc’ (K)
Commander Kenya Army
Maj Gen B Waliaula MGH CBS ‘ndu'(China) ‘psc'(K) ‘acsc'(USA)
Commander Kenya Air Force
Maj Gen P O Otieno MGH EBS ‘ndc’ ‘psc'(K)
Commander Kenya Navy
LATEST NEWS
INDIAN DEFENCE DELEGATION VISITS KENYA DEFENCE HEADQUARTERS
The Secretary for Defence Production, Government of India, Shri Sanjeev Kumar, led an Indian Defence delegation to Kenya Defence Headquarters for a joint engagement with senior leadership from the Ministry […]
ULINZI STARLETS SECURE A CONVINCING HOME WIN
Ulinzi Starlets produced a composed and authoritative display at home to claim a 2 to 0 victory over Kibera Women FC, rewarding their supporters with a confident performance. From the […]
CIMIC ENGAGEMENT STRENGTHENS RELATIONS IN WAJIR COUNTY
KDF Forces in Wajir County, recently engaged the local community through a community tournament dubbed “Together as One.” The initiative was aimed at enhancing cooperation and reinforcing the existing cordial […]
INDIA- KENYA 3RD DEFENCE INDUSTRY SEMINAR AND EXPO HELD IN NAIROBI
The Cabinet Secretary for Defence, Hon. Soipan Tuya, accompanied by the Vice Chief of the Defence Forces (VCDF), Lieutenant General John Omenda, on 19 January 2026, graced the 3rd India–Kenya […]
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KDF DAY
PRESIDENT RUTO LEADS KDF DAY CELEBRATIONS IN HONOUR OF FALLEN HEROES
The Commander-in-Chief of the Defence Forces and President of the Republic of Kenya, Dr. William Ruto, on Tuesday led the 13th Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) Day celebrations at Moi Barracks, […]
KDF SOLDIERS MARK KDF DAY
KDF Day on October 14, 2024, was celebrated with pomp and ceremony at various Service Headquarters, Brigades, Formations, and camps across Kenya and beyond. The event, themed “One Force, Mission […]
HOME OF SAPPERS HOSTS KENYA DEFENCE FORCES DAY CELEBRATIONS
The Cabinet Secretary for Defence, Hon. Soipan Tuya, presided over the 13th Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) Day celebrations at Thika Garrison. The event, themed “One Force, Mission Ready: Unity in […]