- COMMANDER KENYA NAVY BASE MTONGWE LAUNCHES FY 2025/26 RESETTLEMENT AND TRANSITION TRAINING
- KDF DELIVERS WATER IN WAJIR WEST
- DEFENCE PRINCIPAL SECRETARY INSPECTS KDF AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT AT EMBAKASI GARRISON
- KMA COMBATIVE INSTRUCTORS VALIDATION
- KDF & SAF STRENGTHEN DEFENCE TIES AT WORLD DEFENCE SHOW 2026
- KENYAN PEACEKEEPERS AND MANTUMBI LOCALS DIALOGUE TO MITIGATE INSECURITY
- NDU-K AND UON HOLD TALKS ON ICT DEVELOPMENT
- GOC CENTCOM PRESIDES OVER LAUNCH OF PLANNING CONFERENCE FOR ‘USHIRIKIANO IMARA’ 2026
- KDF AND PARTNER FORCES STRENGTHEN COOPERATION
- BUILDING COMMUNITY SPIRIT THROUGH FOOTBALL ENGAGEMENT AT CHESITET
- KDF DELIVERS EMERGENCY WATER SUPPLIES TO GULED DERE RESIDENTS
- COMMANDER KENYA ARMY ATTENDS 45TH TAREHE SITA ANNIVERSARY
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
COMMANDER KENYA NAVY BASE MTONGWE LAUNCHES FY 2025/26 RESETTLEMENT AND TRANSITION TRAINING
On 9 February 2025, the Commander Kenya Navy Base Mtongwe, Brigadier General William Kiprotich, officially presided over the launch of the Resettlement and Transition Training for Financial Year 2025/26 at […]
KDF DELIVERS WATER IN WAJIR WEST
On 10 February 2026, Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) troops based in the Wajir area conducted a Civil–Military Cooperation (CIMIC) operation to deliver water to Bojiyare Comprehensive School in Wajir West […]
DEFENCE PRINCIPAL SECRETARY INSPECTS KDF AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT AT EMBAKASI GARRISON
Defence Principal Secretary Dr. Patrick Mariru, accompanied by the Assistant Chief of the Defence Forces in charge of Personnel and Logistics, Major General Edward Rugendo, today conducted a site visit […]
KMA COMBATIVE INSTRUCTORS VALIDATION
The Kenya Military Academy (KMA) conducted validation of Academy Physical Training Combative Instructors on 9th February 2026 in collaboration with Kenya Taekwondo Federation (KTF) at Lanet, Nakuru. The technical cooperation […]
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 […]