- KENYA NAVY DIVERS GRADUATE
- KDF PATNER WITH BATUK AND COUNTY MEDICS FOR A THREE DAY MEDICAMP IN LAIKIPIA EAST
- CHANGE OF GUARD CEREMONY AT KENYA MILITARY ACADEMY
- STRENGTHENING MARITIME READINESS THROUGH JOINT TRAINING
- KDF STEPS OUT FOR CHILDREN WITH DIABETES
- COMMANDER KENYA AIR FORCE PRESIDES OVER JUNIOR OFFICERS COURSE NO. 15/25 CLOSING CEREMONY
- COMMANDER KENYA ARMY VISITS TROOPS DEPLOYED IN SOMALIA AND OAB
- PS DEFENCE CONDUCTS INSPECTION OF KEY GOVERNMENT PROJECTS IN WESTERN KENYA
- KDF SUPPORTS MEASLES AND TYPHOID VACCINATION CAMPAIGN IN HULUGHO
- DEFENCE CS RECEIVES THE MINISTRY’S GENDER MAINSTREAMING AWARD
- KDF CONDUCTS MEDICAL CAMP IN KAINUK
- KDF HOSTS USIU – IR STUDENTS AT HPSS
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 DIVERS GRADUATE
Commander Kenya Navy Fleet (KNF), Brigadier Mohammed Shemote, recently officiated over the closing ceremony of Basic Divers Course 03/25 at the Kenya Navy Base, Mtongwe in Mombasa. The 24-weeks intensive […]
KDF PATNER WITH BATUK AND COUNTY MEDICS FOR A THREE DAY MEDICAMP IN LAIKIPIA EAST
The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF), in collaboration with the British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK) and Nanyuki Teaching and Referral Hospital (NTRH) medical personnel, conducted three medical camps at Lokusero, […]
CHANGE OF GUARD CEREMONY AT KENYA MILITARY ACADEMY
Major General Joel M’arimi officially assumed command of Kenya Military Academy (KMA), taking over from Brigadier Peter Muthama Kimondiu, the Academy’s Chief Instructor during a Change of Guard ceremony held […]
ENHANCING INSTRUCTIONAL CAPABILITY: JCSC WRAPS UP PRE-COURSE CLINIC AND DIT SEMINAR
The Joint Command and Staff College (JCSC) held the closing ceremony for the Directing Staff Pre-Course Clinic and Defence Instructional Techniques (DIT) Seminar, conducted from 2 July 2025 to 11 […]
OUR SERVICES
NOTICE BOARD
KDF DAY
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 […]
KDF PERSONNEL CYCLE 104 KM FOR WORTHY CAUSE
On 12th October 2024, Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) senior officers, officers, and service personnel embarked on a 104 km cycling expedition to honor fallen KDF heroes and heroines, as part […]