- IMCTC CONCLUDES FIVE -DAY COUNTER -TERORRISM FINANCING TRAINING
- KDF PARTICIPATES AT THE EGYPT’S DEFENCE EXPO “EDEX 2025”
- AUSSOM-KDF TROOPS PARTICIPATE IN A RACE TO MARK THE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITY
- COMMANDER KENYA ARMY VISITS TROOPS IN TURKANA COUNTY
- CS DEFENCE PRESIDES OVER GROUNDBREAKING OF NEW KAPSABET HOSPITAL BLOCK AND KIPCHOGE KEINO STADIUM
- GSO REGULAR CANDIDATES REPORT FOR SELECTION AT KMA
- HONOURING SERVICE AND CELEBRATING EXCELLENCE AT MANDA BAY BASE
- SENIOR LEADERSHIP COURSE PARTICIPANTS GRADUATE
- INTAKE 27 REUNION: 33 YEARS ON, A BOND FORGED IN SERVICE
- KENYA AIR FORCE HOSTS CHINA DEFENCE ATTACHÉ FOR BILATERAL ENGAGEMENT
- COMMANDER KENYA NAVY AT INAUGURAL CHESS TOURNAMENT
- PS DEFENCE OPENS STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP RETREAT
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
IMCTC CONCLUDES FIVE -DAY COUNTER -TERORRISM FINANCING TRAINING
The Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition (IMCTC) has successfully concluded its advanced five-day training programme on counter-terrorism financing at a hotel in Nairobi, marking a significant milestone in strengthening regional […]
KDF PARTICIPATES AT THE EGYPT’S DEFENCE EXPO “EDEX 2025”
The vice chief of the Kenya Defence Forces VCDF Lt Gen John Omenda represented KDF at The fourth edition of Egypt Defence Expo (EDEX 2025) which was held at the […]
AUSSOM-KDF TROOPS PARTICIPATE IN A RACE TO MARK THE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITY
Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) troops serving under the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) and deployed at Kismayo joined the United Nations (UN) in marking the International […]
COMMANDER KENYA ARMY VISITS TROOPS IN TURKANA COUNTY
Commander Kenya Army, Lieutenant General David Ketter, on 03 December 2025 visited troops deployed in Turkana County, where he delivered his annual Christmas and New Year message, commending the soldiers […]
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 […]