- BEYOND THE MISSION: KDF TROOPS IN KISMAYO EXPLORE PATHWAYS TO HOME OWNERSHIP
- DEEPENING REGIONAL INTEGRATION THROUGH KNOWLEDGE
- KDF BRINGS HEALTHCARE CLOSER TO NORTH RIFT COMMUNITIES
- DRIVING ACCOUNTABILITY AS A FOUNDATION FOR EXCELLENCE
- DEFTEC STRENGTHENS KDF MISSION READINESS THROUGH TECHNICAL EXCELLENCE AND INNOVATION
- AFRICA CHARTS A COMMON PATH TOWARDS RESPONSIBLE SPACE GOVERNANCE
- 37 YEARS OF HONOUR, SERVICE AND ENDURING COMRADESHIP
- ON GUARD AGAINST HIDDEN THREATS: KDF NEUTRALISES EXPLOSIVE DEVICE IN LAMU
- LEST WE FORGET: HOUNOURING COURAGE AND SACRIFICE DURING REMEMBRANCE DAY
- HONOURING THE LIFE, SERVICE AND ENDURING LEGACY OF LIEUTENANT COLONEL KIMARO
- KDF AUSSOM FEMALE PERSONNEL PROMOTE WOMEN’S ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT
- KENYA CHAMPIONS INCLUSIVE SECURITY AND WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP IN GLOBAL PEACE
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 MISSION: KDF TROOPS IN KISMAYO EXPLORE PATHWAYS TO HOME OWNERSHIP
Owning a home is a significant step towards financial security and family stability. For Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) personnel serving away from home, access to affordable housing opportunities provides an […]
DEEPENING REGIONAL INTEGRATION THROUGH KNOWLEDGE
Regional economic integration is a key driver of shared prosperity, strategic cooperation and sustainable development, requiring informed leadership and strong partnerships among neighbouring states. In this regard, the National Defence […]
KDF BRINGS HEALTHCARE CLOSER TO NORTH RIFT COMMUNITIES
Human security extends beyond protecting lives and property to ensuring access to essential services, promoting community well-being and fostering lasting peace. Through civil-military cooperation and strategic partnerships, the Kenya Defence […]
DRIVING ACCOUNTABILITY AS A FOUNDATION FOR EXCELLENCE
Commitment to excellence, accountability and enhanced service delivery remains central to the Kenya Navy’s pursuit of operational effectiveness. In this regard, the Commander Kenya Navy, Major General Paul Otieno, presided […]
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, […]