- KDF LEADS JOINT MEDICAL OUTREACH IN LAMU COUNTY
- COMMANDER KENYA ARMY VISITS OMU HEADQUARTERS
- COMMANDER KENYA AIR FORCE VISITS WAJIR AIR BASE
- KENYA NAVY MARKS 61 YEARS OF SERVICE
- ULINZI STARLETS SECURE VICTORY
- GOC EASTERN COMMAND END-OF-YEAR VISIT
- COMMANDER KENYA ARMY VISITS GILGIL REGION
- DAC VISITS TROOPS
- KDF HONOURED DURING STATE INVESTITURE CEREMONY
- KENYA NAVY PARTICIPATES IN THE LAUNCH OF KENYA’S MARINE SAFETY PLAN
- PARTNER NATIONS REAFFIRM COMMITMENT TO JOINT SOF OPERATIONS
- CDF VISITS TROOPS IN ISIOLO REGION
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 CBS ‘ndc’ (TZ) ‘psc’ (K)
Commander Kenya Army
Maj Gen B Waliaula CBS ‘ndu'(China) ‘psc'(K) ‘acsc'(USA)
Commander Kenya Air Force
Maj Gen P O Otieno MGH EBS ‘ndc’ ‘psc'(K)
Commander Kenya Navy
LATEST NEWS
KDF LEADS JOINT MEDICAL OUTREACH IN LAMU COUNTY
The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) medical personnel from Kenya Navy Base Manda Bay conducted a medical outreach at the Kenya Red Cross Complex in Hindi, Lamu County. The exercise was […]
COMMANDER KENYA ARMY VISITS OMU HEADQUARTERS
The Commander Kenya Army, Lieutenant General David Ketter, visited troops deployed at the Operation Maliza Uhalifu (OMU) Multi Agency Command Centre (MACC) Headquarters in Chemolingot, Baringo County, where he conveyed […]
COMMANDER KENYA AIR FORCE VISITS WAJIR AIR BASE
The Commander Kenya Air Force Major General Bernard Waliaula recently visited Wajir Air Base where he was received by the Base Commander Colonel Alew Hussein. The purpose of the visit […]
KENYA NAVY MARKS 61 YEARS OF SERVICE
The Kenya Navy celebrated its 61st anniversary in a vibrant ceremony held at Lieutenant Colonel Kimaro Stadium within Kenya Navy Base Mtongwe, Mombasa County. The event, popularly known as ‘Kenya […]
OUR SERVICES
NOTICE BOARD
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 […]