- CIVIL – MILITARY COOPERATION OUTREACH ACTIVITIES IN DAMASA
- COMMANDANT KMA JOINS CADETS DURING TRAINING EXERCISE
- CHESITET KEY LEADERSHIP ENGAGEMENT MEETING
- KENYA, ETHIOPIA DEEPEN DEFENCE COOPERATION
- DEFENCE AND SPORTS MINISTRIES MOVE TO FAST TRACK COMPLETION OF MOMBASA STADIUM
- DEFENCE PS HOLDS TALKS WITH WAJIR AND VIHIGA COUNTY GOVERNORS ON PROPOSED STADIA
- COMMANDER KENYA NAVY FLAGS OFF EX-JITEGEMEE XXVII AND LAUNCHES REGIONAL OPERATION BAHARI MOJA
- CDF HOSTS FAMILY BANK LEADERSHIP
- KENYATTA UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL CEO PAYS COURTESY CALL ON CDF
- KNB MTONGWE HOSTS GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY FOR ANGLICAN CHURCH
- NDC ADVANCES STRATEGIC PROFESSIONAL MILITARY EDUCATION
- KDF TROOPS CONDUCT HUMANITARIAN WATER SUPPLY EXERCISE IN WAJIR SOUTH
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
CIVIL – MILITARY COOPERATION OUTREACH ACTIVITIES IN DAMASA
Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) troops based at Damasa in Mandera County, recently conducted Civil–Military Cooperation (CIMIC) outreach activities in Damasa Town aimed at improving the welfare of the local community […]
COMMANDANT KMA JOINS CADETS DURING TRAINING EXERCISE
The Commandant Kenya Military Academy (KMA), Major General Joel M’arimi, on 3rd February 2026, joined Cadets during a field training exercise code named ‘Exercise Thunder Strike’ in Samburu County. The […]
CHESITET KEY LEADERSHIP ENGAGEMENT MEETING
On 03 February 2026, KDF troops operating under Operation Maliza Uhalifu (OMU), participated in a Key Leadership Engagement (KLE) meeting held at Chesitet Primary School. The meeting formed part of […]
KENYA, ETHIOPIA DEEPEN DEFENCE COOPERATION
The Assistant Chief of Defence Forces in charge of Operations, Plans, Doctrine and Training (ACDF OPD&T), Major General Frederick Leuria, presided over the inaugural Kenya–Ethiopia Joint Defence Committee (JDC I) […]
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 […]