- ALMASI: A PREVENTIVE APPROACH TO ORAL HEALTH IN THE WORKPLACE
- KDF COMMITMENT TO NATIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE
- BUILDING FOR PEACE: CONSTRUCTION ENGRS BRIGADE ADVANCES KEY OMU PROJECTS IN MUKUTANI
- FORGING A STRONGER STRATEGIC SECURITY PARTNERSHIP
- KENYA PUSHES FOR INCLUSIVE SECURITY AT THE GLOBAL STAGE
- SUPPORTING COMMUNITY TIES THROUGH KEY LEADERSHIP ENGAGEMENT
- ESTABLISHING OPERATIONAL READINESS THROUGH TRAINING
- STRENGTHENING HEALTH, SUSTAINING READINESS
- BUILDING INCLUSIVE FUTURES: EMPOWERING CHILDREN ABLED DIFFERENTLY
- ENHANCING CIVILIAN WORKFORCE CAPACITY
- FAITH AND SERVICE AS MILITARY ORDINARIATE COMMISSIONS CWA MEMBERS
- UNITING FOR HEALTH: STRENGTHENING REGIONAL SOLIDARITY
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
ALMASI: A PREVENTIVE APPROACH TO ORAL HEALTH IN THE WORKPLACE
Oral health education and preventive care remain vital to sustaining the health and operational readiness of military personnel. The Kenya Defence Forces ( KDF) Dental Team, from the Directorate of […]
KDF COMMITMENT TO NATIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE
The Horn of Africa Gateway Development Project (HoAGDP) remains a flagship national infrastructure initiative, combining progress in connectivity with strengthened regional stability. To ascertain its progress and reinforce the Kenya […]
BUILDING FOR PEACE: CONSTRUCTION ENGRS BRIGADE ADVANCES KEY OMU PROJECTS IN MUKUTANI
Infrastructure development remains a key pillar in strengthening community resilience, fostering peaceful coexistence and creating an enabling environment for sustainable development in areas affected by insecurity. Through Operation Maliza Uhalifu […]
FORGING A STRONGER STRATEGIC SECURITY PARTNERSHIP
The evolving nature of contemporary security challenges demands partnerships capable of responding to threats that increasingly transcend national borders. From maritime insecurity and violent extremism to regional instability and emerging […]
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 […]