- REINFORCING EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY TRUST THROUGH CIVIL-MILITARY COOPERATION
- SPORT AS A FORCE MULTIPLIER: KENYA AIR FORCE STRENGTHENS READINESS THROUGH ATHLETICS
- FORGING FUTURE LEADERS THROUGH RIGOROUS FIELD TRAINING
- MARITIME SECURITY THROUGH STRATEGIC DEFENCE PARTNERSHIPS
- STRENGTHENING STRATEGIC DEFENCE PARTNERSHIPS THROUGH INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION
- JCSC HOSTS LT GENERAL (RTD) MWANIKI FOR A LECTURE OF OPPORTUNITY
- FROM FEAR TO FRIENDSHIP
- UNITY THROUGH GOLF: SERVICES CONVERGE AT ULINZI GOLF CHALLENGE
- SPORTS DIPLOMACY STRENGTHENS CIVIL-MILITARY BONDS IN ELGEYO-MARAKWET
- STRENGTHENING ACCOUNTABILITY AND DELIVERY IN DEFENCE SECTOR
- INNOVATION FOR THE BATTLEFIELD: KENYA ARMY CHARTS A FUTURE-READY PATH
- KDF LEADS STRATEGIC PUSH FOR INTEGRATED BORDER SECURITY
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 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
REINFORCING EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY TRUST THROUGH CIVIL-MILITARY COOPERATION
The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) operating under Operation Maliza Uhalifu continue to reinforce their commitment to community wellbeing through impactful Civil-Military Cooperation (CIMIC) initiatives aimed at supporting education, strengthening public […]
SPORT AS A FORCE MULTIPLIER: KENYA AIR FORCE STRENGTHENS READINESS THROUGH ATHLETICS
The Kenya Air Force (KAF) continues to harness sport as a powerful tool for strengthening operational readiness, resilience, and unity among its personnel, as demonstrated during the Kenya Air Force […]
FORGING FUTURE LEADERS THROUGH RIGOROUS FIELD TRAINING
The Kenya Military Academy (KMA) continues to strengthen the foundation of professional military leadership through rigorous field training designed to sharpen operational competence, resilience, and adaptability among officer cadets. This […]
MARITIME SECURITY THROUGH STRATEGIC DEFENCE PARTNERSHIPS
Kenya and Egypt are deepening their strategic maritime partnership through enhanced defence cooperation aimed at advancing naval capability, industrial innovation and professional military development. The growing collaboration reflects a shared […]
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 […]