- Ulinzi Warriors Clinch Third Place in KNBL
- ADVERTISEMENT FOR RECRUITMENT OF GENERAL SERVICE OFFICER (GSO) CADETS, SPECIALIST OFFICERS, GENERAL DUTY RECRUITS, TRADESMEN/WOMEN AND DEFENCE FORCES CONSTABLES INTO THE KENYA DEFENCE FORCES
- KDF STRENGTHENS SECURITY AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT IN LAMU COUNTY
- KDF VETERANS OUTREACH PROGRAMS IN NYANDARUA AND SAMBURU
- KDF RETRIEVES BODY FROM CHEPKORIO DAM
- KDF CONDUCTS MEDICAMP AND CIMIC
- KENYAN TROOPS TAKE PART IN HEIGHTENED OPERATIONS TO PROTECT CIVILIANS IN ITURI PROVINCE, DRC
- MOI AIR BASE HOSTS SEMINAR ON GENDER BASED VIOLENCE
- KDF STRENGTHENS COMMUNITY TIES AT BODHEI JUNCTION
- MULTI-AGENCY TEAMS STRENGTHEN PEACE EFFORTS ACROSS NORTH RIFT
- DNSI DIRECTOR GENERAL UNDERTAKES FAMILIARIZATION TOUR OF GILGIL FACTORIES
- DEFENCE PS JOINS AUDITOR GENERAL IN COMMISSIONING NEW EMBU REGIONAL OFFICE BLOCK
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 CBS ‘ndc’ (TZ) ‘psc’ (K)
Commander Kenya Army
Maj Gen B Waliaula 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
Ulinzi Warriors Clinch Third Place in KNBL
Ulinzi Warriors proudly closed the 2025 Kenya National Basketball League season with a bronze medal after defeating a spirited Umoja side on Sunday, 14th September 2025, in a thrilling third-place […]
ADVERTISEMENT FOR RECRUITMENT OF GENERAL SERVICE OFFICER (GSO) CADETS, SPECIALIST OFFICERS, GENERAL DUTY RECRUITS, TRADESMEN/WOMEN AND DEFENCE FORCES CONSTABLES INTO THE KENYA DEFENCE FORCES
The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) is pleased to announce to the public the recruitment of General Service Officer (GSO) Cadets (Regular and Graduates), Specialist Officers, General Duty Recruits, Tradesmen/women and […]
KDF STRENGTHENS SECURITY AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT IN LAMU COUNTY
Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) troops under Operation Amani Boni (OAB), based at Sankuri area recently conducted Civil-Military Cooperation (CIMIC) activities and Key Leader Engagement (KLE) in Mararani village, Kiunga ward, […]
KDF VETERANS OUTREACH PROGRAMS IN NYANDARUA AND SAMBURU
The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF), under the Ministry of Defence (MoD), has continued to roll out initiatives aimed at enhancing the welfare of retired officers and service members. These efforts […]
OUR SERVICES
NOTICE BOARD
KDF DAY
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 […]
KDF PERSONNEL CYCLE 104 KM FOR WORTHY CAUSE
On 12th October 2024, Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) senior officers, officers, and service personnel embarked on a 104 km cycling expedition to honor fallen KDF heroes and heroines, as part […]