- CDF VISITS GILGIL MILITARY BASES AND INSTALLATIONS, INSPECTS KEY FACILITIES
- CS DEFENCE HOLDS CONSULTATIVE MEETING WITH NYERI COUNTY LEADERSHIP ON KEY HEALTH AND SPORTS INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS
- LT GEN OPANDE DEBUTS AUTOBIOGRAPHY ‘IN PURSUIT OF PEACE IN AFRICA’ AT NDU-K
- COMMANDER KENYA NAVY RECEIVES SHIPS’ CREW AFTER EXERCISE JITEGEMEE XXVII AND OPERATION BAHARI MOJA
- KDF AND U.S. FORCES CONDUCT JOINT VETERINARY OUTREACH IN SAMBURU
- KENYA ARMY REGIMENTAL SERGEANT MAJORS SEMINAR 2026
- CDF VISITS NAROK BASE
- AUSSOM–KDF TROOPS OFFER RAMADAN COMMUNITY SUPPORT IN AFMADHOW
- OPERATION MALIZA UHALIFU CIMIC/KLE ACTIVITY
- 5TH EDITION OF THE COMMANDER KAF TROPHY GOLF TOURNAMENT
- AUSSOM SECTOR II TROOPS MARK IWD
- CS DEFENCE CHAIRS CONSULTATIVE MEETING WITH GOVERNOR TAITA TAVETA COUNTY
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
CDF VISITS GILGIL MILITARY BASES AND INSTALLATIONS, INSPECTS KEY FACILITIES
The Chief of the Defence Forces (CDF), General Charles Kahariri, on 12 March 2026 conducted an official visit to military bases and installations in Gilgil, Nakuru County. The visit formed […]
CS DEFENCE HOLDS CONSULTATIVE MEETING WITH NYERI COUNTY LEADERSHIP ON KEY HEALTH AND SPORTS INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS
Defence Cabinet Secretary (CS) Hon. Soipan Tuya held a consultative meeting at Defence Headquarters (DHQ) with H.E. Governor Mutahi Kahiga of Nyeri County to review progress and discuss the implementation […]
LT GEN OPANDE DEBUTS AUTOBIOGRAPHY ‘IN PURSUIT OF PEACE IN AFRICA’ AT NDU-K
Lieutenant General (Rtd) Daniel Opande presented his book “In Pursuit of Peace in Africa” at the National Defence University–Kenya (NDU-K), a milestone in his career offering insights into his distinguished […]
COMMANDER KENYA NAVY RECEIVES SHIPS’ CREW AFTER EXERCISE JITEGEMEE XXVII AND OPERATION BAHARI MOJA
On 11 March 2026, Commander Kenya Navy, Major General Paul Otieno, received the crew of Kenya Navy Ship (KNS) JASIRI and KNS SHUPAVU after the successful completion of Exercise JITEGEMEE […]
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 […]