- KENYA RED CROSS EVALUATES RAPID RESPONSE UNIT READINESS
- PEACE AND STABILITY THROUGH COMPASSION
- GEARING UP FOR USHIRIKIANO IMARA 2026
- OILS OF GRACE, HEARTS OF SERVICE
- STRENGTHENING NAVAL TIES
- KENYA AIR FORCE ENHANCES READINESS THROUGH RIFLE CHAMPIONSHIP
- JCSC EXPLORES FUTURE OF AI IN COMMAND
- MOI FORCES ACADEMY REINFORCES CAREER GUIDANCE
- MACHAKOS UNIVERSITY VISITS KENYA NAVY
- FAITH ON THE FRONTLINE: KDF TROOPS MARK PALM SUNDAY IN BONI ENCLAVE
- DOMINANT ULINZI WARRIORS OVERPOWER GHANA
- HONORING SERVICE, BUILDING LEGACY
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
KENYA RED CROSS EVALUATES RAPID RESPONSE UNIT READINESS
On 31 March 2026, the Kenya Red Cross Society, led by the Director of the Kenya Red Cross Training Institute, Ms Monica Orero, conducted an evaluation of a Rapid Response […]
PEACE AND STABILITY THROUGH COMPASSION
Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) soldiers deployed in Dhobley, Somalia, under the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), recently conducted a community outreach activity in Tuulo Xubi village […]
GEARING UP FOR USHIRIKIANO IMARA 2026
The Final Planning Conference (FPC) for the 14th East African Community (EAC) Armed Forces Command Post Exercise (CPX) Ushirikiano Imara 2026 concluded at the Humanitarian Peace Support School (HPSS) in […]
OILS OF GRACE, HEARTS OF SERVICE
In the solemn journey of Holy Week, the Military Ordinariate of Kenya gathered at the Defence Headquarters, Nairobi, for one of the Church’s most profound and symbolic celebrations, the Chrism […]
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 […]