- NDU-K LIBRARY STAFF TRAINING SEMINAR CONCLUDES
- SCHOOL OF INFANTRY (SOI) CONDUCTS AERIAL SEEDBALLING EXERCISE
- SHARING THE SPIRIT OF RAMADAN
- PEACEKEEPERS CELEBRATE EID IN SPIRIT OF UNITY
- DEFENCE CS PRESENTS SUPPLEMENTARY I BUDGET ESTIMATES FOR FY 2025/2026
- MERU MILITARY VETERANS CHAPTER LAUNCHED
- EMBU COUNTY MILITARY VETERANS CHAPTER LAUNCHED
- SECURING PEACE, SERVING PEOPLE: KDF CONDUCTS CIVIL-MILITARY OUTREACH IN KOLBIO, GARISSA COUNTY
- ENHANCING MARKSMANSHIP IN THE KENYA ARMY
- KDF CONVENES 4TH MEDICAL SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCE
- DFSM VISITS KENYA NAVY
- COMMANDER KENYA AIR FORCE COMMISSIONS KEY INFRASTRUCTURE
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’ ‘psc'(K)
Commander Kenya Navy
LATEST NEWS
NDU-K LIBRARY STAFF TRAINING SEMINAR CONCLUDES
The National Defence University–Kenya (NDU-K) on 19th March 2026 marked the successful conclusion of a three-day Librarians’ Training Workshop held at the Defence Headquarters, in an event officiated by the […]
SCHOOL OF INFANTRY (SOI) CONDUCTS AERIAL SEEDBALLING EXERCISE
The School of Infantry (SOI), in collaboration with the Kenya Air Force, successfully conducted an aerial seedballing (“seed bombing”) exercise within the SOI military training area in Isiolo County. A […]
SHARING THE SPIRIT OF RAMADAN
In observance of the holy month of Ramadan, the Kenya Navy Muslim faithful donated Iftar foodstuffs to Muslim families in Mtongwe, reinforcing the spirit of compassion and generosity that defines […]
PEACEKEEPERS CELEBRATE EID IN SPIRIT OF UNITY
Kenyan and Tanzanian contingents serving under the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) came together for joint Eid Al Fitr prayers at Kenya’s […]
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 […]