- TRACK GLORY AND RISING STARS AT KDF ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS
- KDF PARTICPATES IN THE DESTRUCTION OF ILLEGAL FIREARMS
- ROOTING FOR A GREENER FUTURE
- KENYAN TROOPS IN DRC HAND OVER WATER TANK TO CATHOLIC PARISH IN NORTH KIVU
- EMPOWERING A GENERATION: KDF HANDS OVER CLASSROOMS IN LAMU COUNTY
- THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE LAUNCHES CAREER PROGRESSION GUIDELINES FOR CIVILIAN STAFF
- CONTINUOUS TRAINING FOR EFFECTIVE MARITIME SECURITY
- HULUGHO TOURNAMENT FINALE
- KAINUK TROOPS INSPIRE STUDENTS THROUGH MOTIVATIONAL TALK
- DEFENCE CS MEETS SIAYA GOVERNOR
- GAINING KNOWLEDGE THROUGH FIRSTHAND EXPERIENCE
- MOI AIR BASE PRE-SCHOOL CELEBRATES ANNUAL CULTURAL AND TALENT DAY
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
TRACK GLORY AND RISING STARS AT KDF ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS
The 45th edition of the Kenya Defence Forces Athletics Championship came to a thrilling end at the Ulinzi Sports Complex, Lang’ata with new champions crowned and outstanding performances on the […]
KDF PARTICPATES IN THE DESTRUCTION OF ILLEGAL FIREARMS
On 13 June 2025, His Excellency Hon. William Ruto, President of the Republic of Kenya and Commander-in-Chief of the Defence Forces, accompanied by the CS interior, CS Public service, Chief […]
ROOTING FOR A GREENER FUTURE
Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) troops deployed under Multi-Agency Operation Amani Boni (OAB) stationed at Witu Forward Operating Base (FOB), in collaboration with the National Youth Service (NYS), Kenya Forest Service […]
KENYAN TROOPS IN DRC HAND OVER WATER TANK TO CATHOLIC PARISH IN NORTH KIVU
Kenyan troops serving under the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (MONUSCO) have today installed and officially handed over a new water tank to Catholic […]
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 […]