- CHAMPIONING POLICY INTEGRATION IN MINE ACTION
- INSPIRING WINGS FOR TOMORROW
- AU HIGH REPRESENTATIVE VISITS MEKELLE TO STRENGTHEN TIGRAY PEACE PROCESS
- STRENGTHENING AVIATION CAPABILITY THROUGH ENHANCED COOPERATION
- ALMASI: A PREVENTIVE APPROACH TO ORAL HEALTH IN THE WORKPLACE
- KDF COMMITMENT TO NATIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE
- BUILDING FOR PEACE: CONSTRUCTION ENGRS BRIGADE ADVANCES KEY OMU PROJECTS IN MUKUTANI
- FORGING A STRONGER STRATEGIC SECURITY PARTNERSHIP
- KENYA PUSHES FOR INCLUSIVE SECURITY AT THE GLOBAL STAGE
- SUPPORTING COMMUNITY TIES THROUGH KEY LEADERSHIP ENGAGEMENT
- ESTABLISHING OPERATIONAL READINESS THROUGH TRAINING
- STRENGTHENING HEALTH, SUSTAINING READINESS
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
CHAMPIONING POLICY INTEGRATION IN MINE ACTION
Landmines and explosive remnants of war remain among the most persistent obstacles to post-conflict recovery. Long after hostilities have ended, these hazards continue to threaten lives, restrict movement, displace communities […]
INSPIRING WINGS FOR TOMORROW
Moi Air Base (MAB) continues to strengthen its engagement with learning institutions by providing students with practical exposure to aviation, engineering and military professionalism as part of efforts to inspire […]
AU HIGH REPRESENTATIVE VISITS MEKELLE TO STRENGTHEN TIGRAY PEACE PROCESS
Sustaining peace after conflict requires more than the signing of an agreement. It demands continued dialogue, confidence-building, credible monitoring and the collective determination of all parties to translate negotiated commitments […]
STRENGTHENING AVIATION CAPABILITY THROUGH ENHANCED COOPERATION
Modern land operations increasingly depend on aviation capabilities that can provide speed, mobility, flexibility and responsive support to troops across diverse operational environments. Building and sustaining such capabilities requires more […]
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 […]