- BEYOND THE PARADE GROUND: KENYA AIR FORCE EXTENDS COMPASSION TO VULNERABLE CHILDREN
- BRIDGING COMMUNITIES THROUGH CARE AND ENGAGEMENT IN HOOSINGO
- UNITED BY FAITH, BOUND BY FAMILY
- BUILDING COMBAT-READY FUTURE OFFICERS
- JOINT COMMAND AND STAFF COLLEGE (JCSC) VISITS 110 BRIGADE
- NURTURING YOUNG MINDS, SHAPING BRIGHTER FUTURES
- BEYOND THE FAIRWAYS: KDF PARTNERSHIPS BRING JOY TO YOUNG LEARNERS
- KENYA ADVANCES COLLECTIVE SECURITY AGENDA IN GREAT LAKES REGION
- KENYA AND PARTNERS DEEPEN INTELLIGENCE COOPERATION TO COUNTER TERRORISM
- A FOUNDATION OF FAITH, UNITY AND SPIRITUAL WELL-BEING IN THE KDF
- INSTILLING DISCIPLINE, FORGING LEADERS AND STRENGTHENING MISSION READINESS
- KDF STRENGTHENS SPIRITUAL WELFARE AND RELIGIOUS INCLUSIVITY AT KARARE BARRACKS
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
BEYOND THE PARADE GROUND: KENYA AIR FORCE EXTENDS COMPASSION TO VULNERABLE CHILDREN
Military service extends beyond safeguarding national security to embracing compassion, uplifting vulnerable communities and strengthening the bond between the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) and the people it serves. This spirit […]
BRIDGING COMMUNITIES THROUGH CARE AND ENGAGEMENT IN HOOSINGO
KDF personnel operating from Hoosingo area under the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) conducted a Key Leader Engagement (KLE) and Civil-Military Cooperation (CIMIC) activity in Hoosingo […]
UNITED BY FAITH, BOUND BY FAMILY
Faith, family unity and spiritual growth are fundamental to nurturing a strong and resilient military community. In this spirit, Roman Catholic faithful and their families gathered at Our Lady of […]
BUILDING COMBAT-READY FUTURE OFFICERS
Professional military training is essential in developing officers who can adapt, lead and make sound decisions in increasingly complex operational environments. In line with this commitment, General Service Officer (GSO) […]
OUR SERVICES
KDF DAY
CDF REAFFIRMS OPERATIONAL READINESS, TROOP WELFARE AND MILITARY MODERNISATION
The Chief of the Defence Forces (CDF), General Charles Kahariri, has reaffirmed the Kenya Defence Forces’ (KDF) commitment to operational readiness, troop welfare and military modernisation as key pillars of […]
CENTCOM COMMANDER REINFORCES OPERATIONAL READINESS AND TROOP WELFARE IN BONI ENCLAVE
The General Officer Commanding Central Command (CENTCOM), Major General William Kamoiro, visited Operation Amani Boni (OAB) to assess operational readiness, review the prevailing security situation and reinforce personnel welfare as […]
EASTERN COMMAND REAFFIRMS MISSION READINESS AND HONOURS TROOPS’ SACRIFICE IN SOMALIA
The General Officer Commanding Eastern Command, Major General Luka Kutto, visited Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) troops serving under the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) in Kismayo, […]