- TRANSFORMING HEALTH CARE FOR MISSION READINESS
- MENTAL RESILIENCE FOR OPERATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS
- DRIVING AFRICAN-LED AI SOLUTIONS FOR PEACE AND SECURITY
- STRATEGIC INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS GAIN MOMENTUM
- SHAPING A SMARTER FIGHTING FORCE
- STRENGTHENING LEADERSHIP AND STATESMANSHIP IN AFRICA’S STRATEGIC FUTURE
- FOSTERING UNITY AND ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP THROUGH COMMUNITY SERVICE
- GREENING THE COAST: KENYA NAVY DRIVES ECOSYSTEM RESTORATION EFFORT
- FAITH IN ACTION: PEACEKEEPERS’ LENTEN SACRIFICE STRENGTHENS COMMUNITY RESILIENCE IN EASTERN DRC
- STRENGTHENING REGIONAL NAVAL PARTNERSHIPS
- STRENGTHENING LEADERSHIP BONDS THROUGH SPORT
- CADETS CHAMPION SOCIAL REINTEGRATION THROUGH COMMUNITY SERVICE IN NAKURU
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
TRANSFORMING HEALTH CARE FOR MISSION READINESS
The Kenya Army is advancing a new frontier in military healthcare, placing nursing leadership at the centre of operational effectiveness and force readiness. This vision was underscored during the inaugural […]
MENTAL RESILIENCE FOR OPERATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS
In modern military operations, success is increasingly defined not only by tactical superiority but also by the mental and emotional strength of the force. This reality is shaping how the […]
DRIVING AFRICAN-LED AI SOLUTIONS FOR PEACE AND SECURITY
A growing momentum is taking shape across the continent, positioning Africa not merely as a consumer of emerging technologies, but as a decisive architect of Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions tailored […]
STRATEGIC INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS GAIN MOMENTUM
Kenya’s ambition to position itself as a regional hub for sports, diplomacy, and global engagement is gaining renewed momentum through the accelerated development of flagship infrastructure projects under close government […]
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 […]