- MOI FORCES ACADEMY REINFORCES CAREER GUIDANCE
- MACHAKOS UNIVERSITY VISITS KENYA NAVY
- FAITH ON THE FRONTLINE: KDF TROOPS MARK PALM SUNDAY IN BONI ENCLAVE
- DOMINANT ULINZI WARRIORS OVERPOWER GHANA
- HONORING SERVICE, BUILDING LEGACY
- CDF VISITS THE KINGDOM OF MOROCCO
- KDF PARTICIPATES IN COLLABORATIVE SECURITY EFFORTS IN LAIKIPIA
- FORGING MARITIME READINESS THROUGH PARTNERSHIP
- SOWING SEEDS OF SERVICE
- KDF TEAM CHESITET FC TRIUMPHS IN COMMUNITY FOOTBALL ENGAGEMENT IN LOMELO, BARINGO COUNTY
- DEFENCE FORCES RIFLE ASSOCIATION (DEFRA) PISTOL TEAM AT IPSC LEAGUE 3
- AUSSOM-KDF TROOPS CONDUCTS MEDICAP AT BARKADI SHARIFAT VILLAGE
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
MOI FORCES ACADEMY REINFORCES CAREER GUIDANCE
Moi Forces Academy (MFA) recently held its Career Day with the aim of guiding learners on various career paths and helping them understand the importance of education, discipline, and personal […]
MACHAKOS UNIVERSITY VISITS KENYA NAVY
Fourth-year students from Machakos University, Department of Social Sciences recently visited Kenya Navy Base Mtongwe in Mombasa County for an educational tour. The visit aimed to familiarise the students with […]
FAITH ON THE FRONTLINE: KDF TROOPS MARK PALM SUNDAY IN BONI ENCLAVE
Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) personnel deployed under the multi-agency security framework Operation Amani Boni (OAB), alongside troops stationed at Kenya Navy Base Manda Bay, joined Catholic faithful worldwide in commemorating […]
DOMINANT ULINZI WARRIORS OVERPOWER GHANA
Ulinzi Warriors delivered a commanding performance to defeat Ghana Revenue Authority Basketball Team 62–42 in an entertaining friendly match played at the Ulinzi Sports Complex Indoor Arena on 25th March […]
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 […]