- KENYA NAVY HOSTS CHRISTMAS CAROL SERVICE TO MARK FESTIVE SEASON
- COMMANDER KENQRF STRENGTHENS TIES WITH CONGOLESE LEADERS IN OICHA
- KDF COMMANDER TAKES OVER SECTOR WEST IN MINUSCA
- KENYA, EGYPT DEEPEN DEFENCE INDUSTRY TIES
- CS DEFENCE VISITS KDF TROOPS IN SOMALIA
- KENYA NAVY PARTICIPATES IN ADMIRAL’S CUP SAILING REGATTA IN INDIA
- MEDICAL RELIEF FOR SHARIF ADHA RESIDENTS
- KDF JUMPMASTERS PARTICIPATE IN THE RANDY OLER MEMORIAL OPERATION TOY DROP
- CHIEF OF THE DEFENCE FORCES VISITS KNB MTONGWE
- DEFENCE CS PRESIDES OVER THE GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY
- COMMANDER KENYA NAVY HOLDS CLEAR LOWER DECK FOR NAVAL PERSONNEL
- CDF VISITS TROOPS AT MANDA BAY AND OAB
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
KENYA NAVY HOSTS CHRISTMAS CAROL SERVICE TO MARK FESTIVE SEASON
On 22 December 2025, the Kenya Navy celebrated the festive season with a Christmas carol service at Kenya Navy Base Mtongwe, Mombasa County. The event brought together service personnel and […]
COMMANDER KENQRF STRENGTHENS TIES WITH CONGOLESE LEADERS IN OICHA
Lieutenant Colonel Celestine Papa, the Commander of Kenya’s 5th Quick Reaction Force (KENQRF 5), deployed under the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO), […]
KDF COMMANDER TAKES OVER SECTOR WEST IN MINUSCA
A landmark moment has been realized for Kenya Defence Forces contribution to global Peace Keeping by having the first Flag Officer, Brigadier Joseph Douglas Mokwena, as a Sector Commander in […]
KENYA, EGYPT DEEPEN DEFENCE INDUSTRY TIES
The Director General of Kenya’s Directorate of National Security Industries (DNSI), Major General Faustino Lobaly, led a delegation of Senior Officers to Egypt for engagements aimed at advancing bilateral defence […]
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 […]