- DEFENCE PS INSPECTS NEW KDF HOUSES IN ROYSAMBU
- OFFICIAL OPENING OF EAC EXERCISE
- BISHOP WALLACE PRESIDES OVER MASS WEDDING AT MOI AIR BASE
- CADET INTAKE 10 REUNION
- VCDF LEADS 70TH KOFC BOARD MEETING
- CDF ATTENDS CHANGE OF COMMAND AT AFRICOM
- AUSSOM-KDF TROOPS CONDUCTS MEDICAP AT YAAQA BIRTA, KISMAYO
- JCSC MARKS SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF JJCSC 101/25
- DG DNSI TOURS UHURU GARDENS NATIONAL MONUMENT AND MUSEUM
- CDF MEETS US AFRICOM COMMANDER AND ISSUE FIRST-EVER AFRICAN CHIEFS OF DEFENSE JOINT COMMUNIQUÉ
- DEFENCE CS HOSTS TURKANA NORTH MP AT DHQ
- KENYA ARMY FORMATION AND CORPS COMMANDERS PERFORMANCE CONTRACT SIGNING
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
DEFENCE PS INSPECTS NEW KDF HOUSES IN ROYSAMBU
Defence Principal Secretary Dr Patrick Mariru on Monday made an inspection visit of the new Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) housing estate in Roysambu, Nairobi County. The 500-unit estate is part […]
OFFICIAL OPENING OF EAC EXERCISE
The General Officer Commanding (GOC) Central Command (CENTCOM), Major General John Nkoimo, on 18th August 2025, joined Senior Military Officers, Officers, and Delegates from East African Community (EAC) Partner States […]
BISHOP WALLACE PRESIDES OVER MASS WEDDING AT MOI AIR BASE
On 17 August 2025, the Bishop of the Military Ordinariate of Kenya, Rt. Rev. Wallace Ng’ang’a, led a pastoral visit to Our Lady of Assumption Church, Moi Air Base (MAB). […]
CADET INTAKE 10 REUNION
The International Peace Support Training Centre (IPSTC) today hosted the 46th Anniversary Reunion of Cadet Intake 10 of 1979. The event brought together retired senior officers who were part of […]
OUR SERVICES
NOTICE BOARD
KDF DAY
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 […]
KDF PERSONNEL CYCLE 104 KM FOR WORTHY CAUSE
On 12th October 2024, Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) senior officers, officers, and service personnel embarked on a 104 km cycling expedition to honor fallen KDF heroes and heroines, as part […]