- KDF NETBALL BORA CUP KICKS OFF
- EAC DEFENCE EXPERTS WORKING GROUP CONVENE IN NAIROBI
- END OF WATCH FOR KENYA NAVY SHIPS TANA AND GALANA
- KOFC CELEBRATES UNITY AND WELLNESS
- FOOTBALL BRINGS COMMUNITIES TOGETHER IN CHEMWATIT PEACE TOURNAMENT
- DEFENCE PS CHAIRS A CONSULTATIVE MEETING WITH SPORTS STEERING COMMITTEE
- CS MOD OPENS THE KENYA@100 CAPSTONE TRAINING
- BISHOP WALLACE NG’ANG’A VISITS KDF TROOPS IN LAMU COUNTY
- ULINZI WARRIORS CLAIM KNBL BRONZE
- ADVERTISEMENT FOR RECRUITMENT OF GENERAL SERVICE OFFICER (GSO) CADETS, SPECIALIST OFFICERS, GENERAL DUTY RECRUITS, TRADESMEN/WOMEN AND DEFENCE FORCES CONSTABLES INTO THE KENYA DEFENCE FORCES
- KDF STRENGTHENS SECURITY AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT IN LAMU COUNTY
- KDF VETERANS OUTREACH PROGRAMS IN NYANDARUA AND SAMBURU
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 CBS ‘ndc’ (TZ) ‘psc’ (K)
Commander Kenya Army
Maj Gen B Waliaula 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
KDF NETBALL BORA CUP KICKS OFF
The Chief of the Defence Forces (CDF) Netball Challenge Cup, commonly known as the BORA Cup, officially began on Monday, September 16, 2025, at the Ulinzi Sports Complex in Nairobi. […]
EAC DEFENCE EXPERTS WORKING GROUP CONVENE IN NAIROBI
Defence officials and experts from the seven member states of the East African Community (EAC) gathered in Nairobi, Kenya, from 15th to 16th September 2025 for the EAC Defence Experts […]
END OF WATCH FOR KENYA NAVY SHIPS TANA AND GALANA
Commander Kenya Navy, Major General Paul Otieno, on 16 September 2025 officiated the retirement ceremony of the Kenya Navy Ships (KNS) TANA and GALANA at the Kenya Navy Fleet, Mkunguni […]
KOFC CELEBRATES UNITY AND WELLNESS
The Kenya Ordinance Factories Corporation (KOFC) came alive during its Annual Sports Day held recently at the Corporation’s Headquarters in Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County. The colourful gathering brought together staff […]
OUR SERVICES
NOTICE BOARD
KDF DAY
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 […]
KDF PERSONNEL CYCLE 104 KM FOR WORTHY CAUSE
On 12th October 2024, Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) senior officers, officers, and service personnel embarked on a 104 km cycling expedition to honor fallen KDF heroes and heroines, as part […]