- BEYOND THE FAIRWAYS: KDF DRIVES WELLNESS, UNITY AND ESPRIT DE CORPS THROUGH GOLF
- KENYA NAVY HANDBALL TEAM STORMS PREMIER LEAGUE AFTER STELLAR DEBUT SEASON
- EYES IN THE SKY, SECURITY AT SEA: KENYA NAVY STRENGTHENS DRONE WARFARE CAPABILITIES
- EARLY DETECTION, STRONGER HOPE: KDF STEPS UP FIGHT AGAINST BREAST CANCER
- KENYA CHAMPIONS RESPONSIBLE MILITARY AI TO SHAPE GLOBAL SECURITY
- ADVANCING GLOBAL SECURITY THROUGH STRATEGIC DIALOGUE
- KDF ACCELERATES FORCE MODERNISATION THROUGH GLOBAL DEFENCE TECHNOLOGY PARTNERSHIPS
- KENYA ARMY BOOSTS AIR POWER THROUGH MODERNISED HELICOPTERS AND STRATEGIC DEFENCE PARTNERSHIPS
- FORGING COMBAT READINESS THROUGH PRECISION, POWER AND DISCIPLINE
- DEFRA MARKSMEN SHINE WITH FIVE-MEDAL HAUL AT NATIONAL SHOOTING CHAMPIONSHIP
- FORGING BATTLE-READY LEADERS FOR OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE
- KENYA NAVY CHAMPIONS AFRICAN MARITIME SECURITY AND STRATEGIC COOPERATION
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
BEYOND THE FAIRWAYS: KDF DRIVES WELLNESS, UNITY AND ESPRIT DE CORPS THROUGH GOLF
Sport remains a powerful pillar in strengthening physical fitness, mental resilience and esprit de corps within the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF). Beyond competition, golf provides a platform for promoting discipline, […]
KENYA NAVY HANDBALL TEAM STORMS PREMIER LEAGUE AFTER STELLAR DEBUT SEASON
The Kenya Navy Handball Team has secured promotion to the Handball Premier League following an impressive debut in the 2025/2026 Handball National League (HNL), marking a major sporting milestone and […]
EYES IN THE SKY, SECURITY AT SEA: KENYA NAVY STRENGTHENS DRONE WARFARE CAPABILITIES
As emerging technologies reshape modern maritime operations, the Kenya Navy continues to strengthen its surveillance capabilities, operational readiness and maritime domain awareness through specialised training and the integration of Unmanned […]
EARLY DETECTION, STRONGER HOPE: KDF STEPS UP FIGHT AGAINST BREAST CANCER
Early detection saves lives. As the world marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) continues to strengthen preventive healthcare, medical professionalism and patient-centred care through initiatives aimed […]
OUR SERVICES
KDF DAY
CDF REAFFIRMS OPERATIONAL READINESS, TROOP WELFARE AND MILITARY MODERNISATION
The Chief of the Defence Forces (CDF), General Charles Kahariri, has reaffirmed the Kenya Defence Forces’ (KDF) commitment to operational readiness, troop welfare and military modernisation as key pillars of […]
CENTCOM COMMANDER REINFORCES OPERATIONAL READINESS AND TROOP WELFARE IN BONI ENCLAVE
The General Officer Commanding Central Command (CENTCOM), Major General William Kamoiro, visited Operation Amani Boni (OAB) to assess operational readiness, review the prevailing security situation and reinforce personnel welfare as […]
EASTERN COMMAND REAFFIRMS MISSION READINESS AND HONOURS TROOPS’ SACRIFICE IN SOMALIA
The General Officer Commanding Eastern Command, Major General Luka Kutto, visited Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) troops serving under the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) in Kismayo, […]