- 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
- KENYA ARMY HOLDS FORMATION COMMANDERS CONFERENCE
- KDF MEDICAL DIRECTORATE HOLDS COLLABORATIVE TALKS WITH KEMRI
- KDF TROOPS CONDUCT CIMIC ACTIVITIES AT NOLKERA CENTRE
- DEFENCE CS JOINS NDC SYMBOLIC 12KM NGONG HILLS TREK
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
KDF STEPS OUT FOR CHILDREN WITH DIABETES
The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) team led by the Director of Medical Services Major General George Nganga on 12 July united with Kenyans in an annual Diabetes Walk held at […]
COMMANDER KENYA AIR FORCE PRESIDES OVER JUNIOR OFFICERS COURSE NO. 15/25 CLOSING CEREMONY
The Commander Kenya Air Force, Major General Bernard Waliaula, presided over the closing ceremony of Junior Officers Course No. 15/25, held at the Talanta Centre, Moi Air Base (MAB). The […]
COMMANDER KENYA ARMY VISITS TROOPS DEPLOYED IN SOMALIA AND OAB
The Commander Kenya Army, Lieutenant General David Ketter made a visit to Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) troops deployed under the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) and […]
PS DEFENCE CONDUCTS INSPECTION OF KEY GOVERNMENT PROJECTS IN WESTERN KENYA
The Principal Secretary for Defence Dr. Patrick Mariru, recently conducted a day long inspection tour of key Government priority infrastructure projects in Kakamega, Nandi, and Uasin Gishu Counties. The projects, […]
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 […]