- FOSTERING UNITY AND ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP THROUGH COMMUNITY SERVICE
- GREENING THE COAST: KENYA NAVY DRIVES ECOSYSTEM RESTORATION EFFORT
- FAITH IN ACTION: PEACEKEEPERS’ LENTEN SACRIFICE STRENGTHENS COMMUNITY RESILIENCE IN EASTERN DRC
- STRENGTHENING REGIONAL NAVAL PARTNERSHIPS
- STRENGTHENING LEADERSHIP BONDS THROUGH SPORT
- CADETS CHAMPION SOCIAL REINTEGRATION THROUGH COMMUNITY SERVICE IN NAKURU
- TRANSFORMING LIVES THROUGH MEDICAL OUTREACH
- BOLSTERING SPIRITUAL RESILIENCE AMONG KDF FAMILIES
- SECURITY AND CARE: KENYAN PEACEKEEPERS RESTORE HOPE IN MANTUMBI
- EXCELLENCE IN OPERATIONAL READINESS
- MILITARY SPORTS AS A CATALYST FOR REGIONAL COHESION
- A MILESTONE OF COMPASSION, UHSF’S COMMITMENT TO COMMUNITY OUTREACH
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
FOSTERING UNITY AND ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP THROUGH COMMUNITY SERVICE
The 31 Mechanised Infantry Battalion (MIB) has reinforced the value of collective action and civil-military cooperation through a community service initiative in Lokichoggio. Conducted on 20 April 2026, the activity […]
GREENING THE COAST: KENYA NAVY DRIVES ECOSYSTEM RESTORATION EFFORT
Environmental conservation has become central to securing a sustainable future. It is no longer a choice but a strategic necessity. Today, naval responsibilities go beyond defending maritime borders to strengthening […]
FAITH IN ACTION: PEACEKEEPERS’ LENTEN SACRIFICE STRENGTHENS COMMUNITY RESILIENCE IN EASTERN DRC
In the theatre of peace support operations, the true measure of impact often extends beyond the primary responsibilities. For peacekeepers serving under the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the […]
STRENGTHENING REGIONAL NAVAL PARTNERSHIPS
Regional maritime cooperation received renewed impetus recently, when a delegation from the South African Navy vessel SAS Amatola paid a courtesy call on the Commander Kenya Navy, at the Kenya […]
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 […]