- KDF DAY MILESTONE: ISIOLO REGIONAL HOSPITAL BREAKS NEW GROUND IN ADVANCED SURGERY
- KDF DAY 2026: HONOURING SACRIFICE, STRENGTHENING MILITARY READINESS AND NATIONAL SERVICE
- KENYA’S FOREIGN POLICY AND STRATEGIC DIPLOMACY IN AN EVOLVING GLOBAL SECURITY LANDSCAPE
- KDF DAY 2026: DEFENCE LEADERSHIP REAFFIRMS FRONTLINE READINESS, TROOP WELFARE AND NATIONAL SECURITY
- JCSC HOSTS DELEGATION FROM THE NIGERIAN ARMED FORCES COMMAND AND STAFF COLLEGE
- KENYA, NIGERIA STRENGTHEN DEFENCE PARTNERSHIP THROUGH STRATEGIC MILITARY EDUCATION
- KENYA AIR FORCE SHAPES NEXT GENERATION OF MISSION-READY MILITARY LEADERS
- KENYA ARMY REINFORCES SECURITY OPERATIONS TO DEFEAT BANDITRY IN NORTH RIFT
- DEFENCE MINISTRY CHAMPIONS ENVIRONMENTAL SECURITY AND CLIMATE RESILIENCE
- SUSTAINING SUPPORT FOR MILITARY VETERANS
- FOSTERING INTERAGENCY COLLABORATION THROUGH TEAM-BUILDING ACTIVITIES
- JCSC PARTNERS WITH COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS FOR MAZINGIRA DAY TREE PLANTING
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
KDF DAY MILESTONE: ISIOLO REGIONAL HOSPITAL BREAKS NEW GROUND IN ADVANCED SURGERY
The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) marked KDF Day 2026 with a significant advancement in military healthcare as Isiolo Regional Hospital (IRH) successfully performed its first laparoscopic surgical procedures on 14 […]
KDF DAY 2026: HONOURING SACRIFICE, STRENGTHENING MILITARY READINESS AND NATIONAL SERVICE
The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) commemorated KDF Day 2026 with nationwide and international engagements that honoured fallen heroes, celebrated the dedication of serving personnel and veterans, and reaffirmed the centrality […]
KENYA’S FOREIGN POLICY AND STRATEGIC DIPLOMACY IN AN EVOLVING GLOBAL SECURITY LANDSCAPE
Intensifying geopolitical competition, emerging security threats and shifting global alliances continue to reshape the international security environment, underscoring the importance of strategic diplomacy, informed leadership and coordinated national security responses. […]
KDF DAY 2026: DEFENCE LEADERSHIP REAFFIRMS FRONTLINE READINESS, TROOP WELFARE AND NATIONAL SECURITY
The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) marked KDF Day 2026 with high-level leadership engagements at Forward Operating Bases (FOBs) in Narok and the North Rift, reaffirming the centrality of personnel welfare, […]
OUR SERVICES
KDF DAY
KDF DAY 2026: HONOURING SACRIFICE, STRENGTHENING MILITARY READINESS AND NATIONAL SERVICE
The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) commemorated KDF Day 2026 with nationwide and international engagements that honoured fallen heroes, celebrated the dedication of serving personnel and veterans, and reaffirmed the centrality […]
KDF DAY 2026: DEFENCE LEADERSHIP REAFFIRMS FRONTLINE READINESS, TROOP WELFARE AND NATIONAL SECURITY
The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) marked KDF Day 2026 with high-level leadership engagements at Forward Operating Bases (FOBs) in Narok and the North Rift, reaffirming the centrality of personnel welfare, […]
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, […]