- DFSM MEETS WARRANT OFFICERS AT KENYATTA BARRACKS
- KDFSS STAKEHOLDERS MEETING HELD AT DEFENCE HEADQUARTERS
- KDF FAMILIES CONTINUE TO SETTLE INTO NEW MODERN HOUSING
- MOD STRENGTHENS COUNTY PARTNERSHIPS IN DELIVERY OF PROJECTS
- PEACEKEEPERS EMPOWER WOMEN IN MBAU FORUM
- GOC CENTRAL COMMAND TOURS NAIROBI REGIONAL HOSPITAL
- ARCHBISHOP PRESIDES OVER KDF CHAPLAINS RETREAT AND FAREWELL
- DANISH AMBASSADOR TO KENYA VISITS KENYA NAVY
- KENYA NAVY CONCLUDES THIRD LEG OF EXERCISE JITEGEMEE XXVII AND OPERATION BAHARI MOJA 03
- COMMANDER KENYA ARMY FLAGS OFF REHABILITATED OPERATIONAL FLEET OF VEHICLES
- CDF HOSTS INDIAN HIGH COMMISSIONER
- KDF FAMILIES SETTLE INTO NEW MODERN HOUSING AT ROYSAMBU MILITARY CAMP
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
DFSM MEETS WARRANT OFFICERS AT KENYATTA BARRACKS
Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) Defence Forces Sergeant Major (DFSM), Warrant Officer Class One Omar Haji today held a meeting with fellow Warrant Officers stationed at Kenyatta Barracks, Gilgil. The meeting […]
KDFSS STAKEHOLDERS MEETING HELD AT DEFENCE HEADQUARTERS
Stakeholders of the Kenya Defence Forces Sponsored Schools (KDFSS) convened for a consultative meeting on 05 March 2026 at the Defence Headquarters Officers’ Mess under the theme “Unlocking the Potential […]
KDF FAMILIES CONTINUE TO SETTLE INTO NEW MODERN HOUSING
Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) personnel and their families continue to settle into newly constructed modern housing units at Roysambu Military Camp, marking a significant milestone in the Force’s ongoing welfare […]
MOD STRENGTHENS COUNTY PARTNERSHIPS IN DELIVERY OF PROJECTS
Defence Cabinet Secretary (CS) Hon. Soipan Tuya, alongside Defence Principal Secretary (PS) Dr. Patrick Mariru, held a consultative engagement with Laikipia County leadership at Defence Headquarters (DHQ). The meeting brought […]
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 […]