- PARTNERSHIPS THROUGH STRATEGIC ENGAGEMENT
- KDF LEADERS HONOURED WITH FRENCH NATIONAL DECORATIONS
- MINISTRY OF DEFENCE SHINES AT NAIROBI INTERNATIONAL TRADE FAIR
- SECURITY ENABLES STRATEGIC INVESTMENT AS LAMU REFINERY TAKES SHAPE
- STRENGTHENING REGIONAL TIES THROUGH PROFESSIONAL MILITARY EDUCATION
- KENYA AND ZAMBIA REINFORCE DEFENCE TIES THROUGH MILITARY EDUCATION
- CS MURKOMEN CHAMPIONS CITIZEN PARTICIPATION AS A PILLAR OF NATIONAL SECURITY
- FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT STRENGTHENS COMMUNITY TIES
- HONOURING SERVICE, STRENGTHENING BONDS WITH VETERANS
- NURTURING FAITH, STRENGTHENING FAMILIES AND SERVICE
- SWINGS, STRATEGY AND THE SPIRIT OF SERVICE
- KENYA ADVANCES DEFENCE DIPLOMACY, GLOBAL PEACE AND SECURITY PARTNERSHIPS
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
PARTNERSHIPS THROUGH STRATEGIC ENGAGEMENT
Strengthening defence cooperation, professional engagement and military-to-military relations formed the focus of a courtesy call by the Commander of the French Forces in Djibouti (FFDJ), Brigadier General Olivier Poncet, on […]
KDF LEADERS HONOURED WITH FRENCH NATIONAL DECORATIONS
Senior Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) leaders have received prestigious French national decorations in recognition of their distinguished service and contribution to strengthening defence and security cooperation between Kenya and France. […]
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE SHINES AT NAIROBI INTERNATIONAL TRADE FAIR
National security and development are increasingly shaped by the ability of institutions to harness technology, innovation and specialised expertise to address emerging challenges and contribute to national progress. The Ministry […]
SECURITY ENABLES STRATEGIC INVESTMENT AS LAMU REFINERY TAKES SHAPE
Kenya’s drive towards greater energy security, industrialisation and regional economic integration has received a major boost following the groundbreaking of the Dangote East Africa Petroleum Refinery in Lamu County on […]
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 […]