- COMMANDER KENYA ARMY VISIT TO KAHAWA GARRISON
- DEFENCE CS PRESIDES OVER PERFORMANCE CONTRACTS SIGNING
- DEFENCE PS HOSTS JAPAN AMBASSADOR, KUSLO AND ISG
- BOOSTING STUDENTS WELFARE
- COMMEMORATION OF SILVER JUBILEE CELEBRATION FOR LT COL (Fr) DUNCAN NDEGWA
- CDF HOSTS NEW DA
- KDF PARTICIPATES IN 156TH IMPERIAL SHOOTING CHAMPIONSHIP
- BISHOP PAYS VISIT TO THE SCHOOL OF MILITARY ENGINEERS
- KDF TROOPS CHAMPIONS EDUCATION AT SINAI COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL
- AUSSOM- KDF TROOPS CONDUCT MEDICAP AND KEY LEADERSHIP ENGAGEMENT AT BELES QOQANI TOWN
- 18th AFRICAN CHIEF INSTRUCTORS WORKSHOP
- BISHOP OF MILITARY ORDINARIATE OF KENYA FAMILIARIZATION TOUR
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
COMMANDER KENYA ARMY VISIT TO KAHAWA GARRISON
Commander Kenya Army Lieutenant General David Ketter made his first official visit to peacetime locations in Kahawa Garrison on 29th July, 2025. Kahawa Garrison, the home of Communication and Logistics […]
DEFENCE CS PRESIDES OVER PERFORMANCE CONTRACTS SIGNING
Defence Cabinet Secretary Hon Soipan Tuya on 30 July 2025 presided over the signing of the Ministry of Defence (MOD) Departmental Performance Contracts for the 2025-26 Financial Year with Heads […]
DEFENCE PS HOSTS JAPAN AMBASSADOR, KUSLO AND ISG
Defence Principal Secretary Dr Patrick Mariru on 29th July 2025 explored opportunities for deepening the emerging Kenya-Japan defence cooperation with Japanese Ambassador to Kenya H.E Matsuura Hiroshi at Defence Headquarters. […]
BOOSTING STUDENTS WELFARE
Lang’ata Garrison Secondary School today celebrated a significant milestone as it officially received a newly constructed modern kitchen and dining hall facility courtesy of Lang’ata NG-CDF in a colorful handover […]
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 […]