- BUILDING UNITY THROUGH HUMANITARIAN ACTION
- 1ST CANINE REGIMENT MARKS 14TH ANNIVERSARY WITH OUTREACH TO CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
- ADVANCING STRATEGIC AIR POWER PARTNERSHIP
- RESEARCH, INNOVATION AND MISSION READINESS
- DEFENCE LED INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS ADVANCE HEALTHCARE AND SPORTS DEVELOPMENT
- STRATEGIC HEALTH SUPPORT FOR A MISSION-READY FORCE
- STRENGTHENING THE FORCE TO SUSTAIN MARITIME READINESS
- STRATEGIC MINDS, STRONGER FORCE
- DFSM MEETS U.S. AFRICA COMMAND SENIOR ENLISTED LEADER
- STRENGTHENING JOINT COMBAT READINESS THROUGH AIR TO GROUND INTEGRATION
- SHAPING LEADERS FOR OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE
- IN MEMORY OF THE BRAVE: HEROES CORNER UNVEILED AT 1ST CANINE REGIMENT
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
BUILDING UNITY THROUGH HUMANITARIAN ACTION
Civil-Military Cooperation (CIMIC) activities are vital in strengthening trust, fostering cohesion, and enhancing resilience within communities. By addressing immediate needs such as health, food, and water, while also creating platforms […]
1ST CANINE REGIMENT MARKS 14TH ANNIVERSARY WITH OUTREACH TO CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
Community outreach programmes remain a vital pillar of the Kenya Defence Forces’ engagement with the civilian population, strengthening the enduring bond between the military and the communities it serves. Beyond […]
ADVANCING STRATEGIC AIR POWER PARTNERSHIP
The Kenya Air Force continues to strengthen strategic defence partnerships as a cornerstone of enhancing operational readiness, professional excellence and collective security. On 31 July 2026, the Commander Kenya Air […]
RESEARCH, INNOVATION AND MISSION READINESS
Modern military effectiveness increasingly depends on the ability to develop, adapt and sustain technologies that respond to evolving operational demands. For the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF), investment in Research, Science, […]
OUR SERVICES
KDF DAY
PRESIDENT RUTO LEADS KDF DAY CELEBRATIONS IN HONOUR OF FALLEN HEROES
The Commander-in-Chief of the Defence Forces and President of the Republic of Kenya, Dr. William Ruto, on Tuesday led the 13th Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) Day celebrations at Moi Barracks, […]
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 […]