- KENYAN PEACEKEEPERS AND MANTUMBI LOCALS DIALOGUE TO MITIGATE INSECURITY
- NDU-K AND UON HOLD TALKS ON ICT DEVELOPMENT
- GOC CENTCOM PRESIDES OVER LAUNCH OF PLANNING CONFERENCE FOR ‘USHIRIKIANO IMARA’ 2026
- KDF AND PARTNER FORCES STRENGTHEN COOPERATION
- BUILDING COMMUNITY SPIRIT THROUGH FOOTBALL ENGAGEMENT AT CHESITET
- KDF DELIVERS EMERGENCY WATER SUPPLIES TO GULED DERE RESIDENTS
- COMMANDER KENYA ARMY ATTENDS 45TH TAREHE SITA ANNIVERSARY
- USAFRICOM DEPUTY COMMANDER PAYS COURTESY VISIT TO KENYA NAVY BASE MANDA
- DEFENCE PS LEADS INTER-AGENCY TEAM ON A SITE VISIT IN WAJIR
- VCDF CHAIRS KOFC BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
- KENYA REAFFIRMS GLOBAL LEADERSHIP IN RESPONSIBLE DEFENCE AI
- KDF DELIVERS EMERGENCY WATER SUPPLIES TO BOJIYARE RESIDENTS
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
KENYAN PEACEKEEPERS AND MANTUMBI LOCALS DIALOGUE TO MITIGATE INSECURITY
The commander of the Kenyan 5th Quick Reaction Force (KENQRF 5) deployed under the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) led a community […]
NDU-K AND UON HOLD TALKS ON ICT DEVELOPMENT
The National Defence University-Kenya (NDU-K) and the University of Nairobi (UON) on Monday 9 February 2026 held a consultative meeting at Defence Headquarters (DHQ) Officers’ Mess to discuss a proposed […]
GOC CENTCOM PRESIDES OVER LAUNCH OF PLANNING CONFERENCE FOR ‘USHIRIKIANO IMARA’ 2026
The General Officer Commanding Central Command, Major General John Nkoimo, today joined Senior Military Officers, Officers and Delegates from the East African Community (EAC) Partner States for the official launch […]
KDF AND PARTNER FORCES STRENGTHEN COOPERATION
Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) troops deployed under the Operation Amani Boni (OAB) multi-agency framework recently marked the successful conclusion of a three-week joint training programme at Kenya Navy Base Manda […]
OUR SERVICES
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 […]