- STRENGTHENING COMMUNITY RELATIONS
- RENEWED HOPE AS KENSIG TROOPS ENGAGE CHILDREN AT MAMA KABILA ORPHANAGE IN GOMA
- IMCTC COMMENCES FOUNDATION COURSE
- JUBILEE YEAR OF HOPE 2025 OFFICIALLY CLOSES, USHERING IN 2026
- KENYA SIGNALS COMPANY CROWNED CHAMPIONS IN INTERCONTINGENT YEAR-END RUN
- SPORTS UNITING COMMUNITIES: CURTAIN FALLS ON LAMU SPORTS FOR PEACE TOURNAMENT
- STRENGTHENING CIVIL–MILITARY RELATIONS
- KENYAN PEACEKEEPERS SHARE CHRISTMAS NEWBORNS’ JOY DURING MAVIVI HEALTH CENTRE VISIT
- KDF KICKS OFF “SPORTS FOR PEACE” TOURNAMENT IN KIUNGA, LAMU COUNTY
- ADVERTISEMENT OF VACANT POSTS (CIVILIAN STAFF)
- SHARING IN FESTIVITIES: HOOSINGO CAMP IN COMMUNITY OUTREACH
- AUSSOM SECTOR II TROOPS CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS THROUGH SPORTS
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
STRENGTHENING COMMUNITY RELATIONS
Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) troops stationed in Mandera County, conducted a Civil–Military Cooperation (CIMIC) outreach aimed at strengthening relations with the local community and addressing pressing humanitarian needs in the […]
RENEWED HOPE AS KENSIG TROOPS ENGAGE CHILDREN AT MAMA KABILA ORPHANAGE IN GOMA
As an illustration of continued community engagement, Kenya Signals Company 3 (KENSIG 3) troops deployed under the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) […]
IMCTC COMMENCES FOUNDATION COURSE
The Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition (IMCTC) today commenced a Foundation Course on Rehabilitation and Social Reintegration at a Nairobi hotel under the Coalition’s Rehabilitation and Social Reintegration Initiative. The […]
JUBILEE YEAR OF HOPE 2025 OFFICIALLY CLOSES, USHERING IN 2026
The Jubilee Year of Hope 2025 was officially brought to a close on 4 January 2026, with a solemn and colourful Mass celebration that drew together clergy, faithful, and invited […]
OUR SERVICES
NOTICE BOARD
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 […]