- CS DEFENCE OPENS 2025 AFRICA REGIONAL REAIM CONSULTATIONS
- KDF GOLF ASSOCIATION PATRONS’ PRIZE 2025
- COMMANDER KENYA ARMY VISITS TROOPS IN NORTH EASTERN REGION
- COMMANDER KAF PRESIDES OVER PERFORMANCE CONTRACT SIGNING
- KDF JOINS IN INAUGURATION OF KATIBA DAY AT KICC
- SENIOR PRIVATE BONIFACE MUCHIRI PROMOTED AS CDF RECEIVES ULINZI STARS FC PERFORMANCE INTERIM REPORT
- MOD EXPEDITES COMPLETION OF GITHUNGURI HOSPITAL
- KENYA AIR FORCE HOSTS INAUGURAL COMMANDER KAF CHESS TOURNAMENT
- STAGE SET FOR LAUNCH OF SIAYA PROJECTS
- KENYA MEAT COMMISSION OPENS NEW BRANCH TO BOOST SERVICE DELIVERY
- DEFENCE CS MEETS BISHOP OF MILITARY ORDINARIATE AT DHQ
- OPERATIONAL UPDATE
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 CBS ‘ndc’ (TZ) ‘psc’ (K)
Commander Kenya Army
Maj Gen B Waliaula 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
CS DEFENCE OPENS 2025 AFRICA REGIONAL REAIM CONSULTATIONS
The Cabinet Secretary for Defence, Hon Soipan Tuya, opened the 2025 Africa Regional workshop on the Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Military Domain (REAIM) on Wednesday at a […]
KDF GOLF ASSOCIATION PATRONS’ PRIZE 2025
Thika Sports Club welcomed golfers from across the country for the KDF Golf Association Patrons’ Prize. The event, held once yearly in accordance with the KDFGA calendar, attracted more than […]
COMMANDER KENYA ARMY VISITS TROOPS IN NORTH EASTERN REGION
Commander Kenya Army Lieutenant General (Lt Gen) David Ketter visited Kenya Defence Forces troops deployed in various Forward Operation Bases in Marsabit, Wajir, Mandera and Garissa Counties on 26 and […]
COMMANDER KAF PRESIDES OVER PERFORMANCE CONTRACT SIGNING
Commander Kenya Air Force (KAF) Major General Bernard Waliaula presided over the signing of Performance Contracts for KAF Formation Commanders and Principal Staff Officers at the Kenya Air Force Headquarters, […]
OUR SERVICES
NOTICE BOARD
KDF DAY
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 […]
KDF PERSONNEL CYCLE 104 KM FOR WORTHY CAUSE
On 12th October 2024, Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) senior officers, officers, and service personnel embarked on a 104 km cycling expedition to honor fallen KDF heroes and heroines, as part […]