- SOARING TO NEW HEIGHTS: MOI FORCES ACADEMY-LANET UNVEILS AVIATION TECHNOLOGY SUBJECT
- MOI AIR BASE GRADUATES CERTIFIED DRIVERS
- A TEST OF ENDURANCE, TEAMWORK, AND RESILIENCE
- DACs VISIT TO MARIAKANI GARRISON
- GOC EASTCOM VISITS TROOPS
- DFRTS TREE PLANTING INITIATIVE: A COMMITMENT TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
- STAKEHOLDERS CONVENE TO ADDRESS INSECURITY IN BARINGO
- ENHANCING DEFENCE COOPERATION
- GILGIL GARRISON SHAPES FUTURE KDF LEADERS
- FINANCIAL INTEGRITY FOR MISSION READINESS
- PS DEFENCE HOSTS JCSC STUDENTS
- PUBLIC PARTICIPATION ON DRAFT DEFENCE CIVILIAN STAFF POLICY
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 C Tarus MGH CBS ‘ndc’ (K), ‘cgsc’ (USA), ‘psc’ (K)
Commander Kenya Army
Maj Gen F G Ahmed MGH CBS, OGW, ‘ndc’ ‘psc'(K)
Commander Kenya Air Force
Maj Gen P O Otieno MGH EBS ‘ndc’ ‘psc'(K)
Commander Kenya Navy
LATEST NEWS
SOARING TO NEW HEIGHTS: MOI FORCES ACADEMY-LANET UNVEILS AVIATION TECHNOLOGY SUBJECT
Moi Forces Academy-Lanet on 10th May 2025 launched the Aviation Technology subject, becoming the first National Girls School to offer it in the country. The event themed “Demystifying Aviation” saw […]
MOI AIR BASE GRADUATES CERTIFIED DRIVERS
The Base Commander, Moi Air Base (MAB), Brigadier Bernard Oluoch, presided over the graduation of 60 AA Kenya graduates on Friday, 9th May 2025, at the MAB gymnasium. The course […]
A TEST OF ENDURANCE, TEAMWORK, AND RESILIENCE
The Delta Company of the 40 Ranger Battalion, deployed under Operation Amani Boni (OAB) conducted its Annual Ranger Physical Challenge at Kenya Navy Base, Manda Bay in Lamu County. Brigadier […]
DACs VISIT TO MARIAKANI GARRISON
The Deputy Army Commander (DAC) , Maj General M N Hassan on 8 May 2025 visited Mariakani Garisson. He was received by the Gar Commander Mariakani Brig J D Mokwena […]
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 […]