- PEDALLING TOWARDS OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE
- AUDITING FOR SECURITY: NDC STRENGTHENS STRATEGIC OVERSIGHT THROUGH CAPSTONE TRAINING
- DELIVERING HOPE THROUGH HEALTHCARE
- PAWS, PURPOSE AND PRIDE: 1ST CANINE REGIMENT CELEBRATES A LEGACY OF SERVICE
- FAITH AT THE CORE OF SOLDIERING; BISHOP NG’ANG’A VISITS KDF RANGE CAMP
- MODERN MILITARY HOUSING PROGRAMME SET TO TRANSFORM THE WELFARE OF KDF PERSONNEL
- MENTORSHIP THROUGH MUSIC
- SHAPING TOMORROW’S BATTLEFIELD LEADERS THROUGH PROFESSIONAL MILITARY EDUCATION
- 15 KR PERSONNEL VISIT RETIRED UNIT SERGEANT MAJOR
- SHAPING STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP FOR AN EVOLVING SECURITY LANDSCAPE
- STRENGTHENING LEADERSHIP CONTINUITY FOR MILITARY TRAINING EXCELLENCE
- PROMOTING WELFARE THROUGH QUALITY ACCOMMODATION FACILITIES
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 ‘ndc'(K)
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'(K) ‘psc'(K)
Commander Kenya Navy
LATEST NEWS
PEDALLING TOWARDS OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE
Physical fitness is a defining element of military effectiveness, equipping service personnel with the endurance, discipline and resilience required to meet the demands of modern operations. Competitive sport strengthens these […]
AUDITING FOR SECURITY: NDC STRENGTHENS STRATEGIC OVERSIGHT THROUGH CAPSTONE TRAINING
National security is no longer the exclusive preserve of the military and law enforcement agencies. In an era shaped by cyber threats, economic crimes, corruption, climate change, public health emergencies […]
DELIVERING HOPE THROUGH HEALTHCARE
Access to quality healthcare remains a cornerstone of healthy communities and sustainable national development. By bringing essential medical services closer to underserved populations, community medical outreaches not only improve the […]
PAWS, PURPOSE AND PRIDE: 1ST CANINE REGIMENT CELEBRATES A LEGACY OF SERVICE
Military Working Dogs (MWDs) have become indispensable force multipliers in modern military operations, providing capabilities that enhance force protection, explosive detection, tracking, search operations and other specialized missions. Their effectiveness, […]
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 […]