- HEALTHY COMMUNITIES, STRONGER PARTNERSHIPS: MEDICAL OUTREACH ADVANCES WELL-BEING
- ADVANCING ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP
- FROM AUDIT TO ASSURANCE: NDC CULMINATES CAPSTONE TRAINING ON STRATEGIC OVERSIGHT FOR NATIONAL SECURITY
- FIT TO FIGHT: PREVENTIVE HEALTHCARE STRENGTHENS KENYA ARMY’S OPERATIONAL READINESS
- STRENGTHENING ACCOUNTABILITY THROUGH DIALOGUE
- RALLYING STAKEHOLDERS AHEAD OF THE 3RD EDITION SPORTS FOR PEACE
- PARTNERSHIP AND TRUST STRENGTHEN THE PATH TO LASTING PEACE IN JUBALAND
- STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS ADVANCE MARITIME SECURITY AND PERSONNEL WELFARE
- STRENGTHENING MEDICAL READINESS AGAINST FILOVIRUS THREATS
- STEADFAST IN SERVICE: BUILDING A MISSION-READY FORCE
- HOUSING THOSE WHO SERVE: MORTGAGE PARTNERSHIP STRENGTHENS WELFARE AND LONG-TERM FINANCIAL SECURITY
- BEYOND THE PITCH: BUILDING OPERATIONAL COHESION THROUGH SPORT
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
HEALTHY COMMUNITIES, STRONGER PARTNERSHIPS: MEDICAL OUTREACH ADVANCES WELL-BEING
Access to quality healthcare remains a vital pillar of resilient communities, particularly in remote and underserved regions where medical services are often limited. Through sustained Civil-Military Cooperation (CIMIC) initiatives, the […]
ADVANCING ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP
In line with its commitment to environmental conservation and community engagement, the Kenya Navy today conducted a large scale communal clean up exercise in Likoni, Mombasa County. The exercise was […]
FROM AUDIT TO ASSURANCE: NDC CULMINATES CAPSTONE TRAINING ON STRATEGIC OVERSIGHT FOR NATIONAL SECURITY
National security is strengthened when institutions entrusted with safeguarding public resources possess a shared understanding of the strategic environment within which they operate. Building such institutional awareness enhances the capacity […]
FIT TO FIGHT: PREVENTIVE HEALTHCARE STRENGTHENS KENYA ARMY’S OPERATIONAL READINESS
Operational effectiveness begins with a force that is physically fit, mentally resilient and medically prepared to meet the demands of military service. Recognizing that the health of its personnel is […]
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 […]