- HEALING HANDS IN LAMU
- SPIRITUAL RESILIENCE THROUGH CHAPLAINCY DOCTRINE
- CISMIC HACKATHON 2026 ADVANCES INDIGENOUS DEFENCE INNOVATION
- ADVANCING THE KENYA–INDONESIA STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP
- DRIVING ACCOUNTABILITY AND RESULTS THROUGH PERFORMANCE CONTRACTING
- DEFRA PISTOL TEAM SHINES AT IPSC LEAGUE VIII
- A ROOF FOR THE FUTURE: PLANNING FOR HOME OWNERSHIP
- KDF TROOPS STRENGTHEN COMMUNITY TIES
- PLANTING PEACE, GROWING HOPE
- STRENGTHENING NCO LEADERSHIP FOR FUTURE OPERATIONS
- MINISTRY OF DEFENCE AND HOMA BAY COUNTY MOVE TO EXPAND SPECIALISED HEALTHCARE SERVICES
- ADVANCING AIR POWER PARTNERSHIP
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 ‘ndc'(K)
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'(K) ‘psc'(K)
Commander Kenya Navy
LATEST NEWS
HEALING HANDS IN LAMU
A multi-agency medical outreach in Lamu has brought essential healthcare services closer to the community, with 323 residents receiving treatment, screening and medical advice. The Civil-Military Cooperation (CIMIC) medical outreach […]
SPIRITUAL RESILIENCE THROUGH CHAPLAINCY DOCTRINE
Military readiness extends beyond physical preparedness and operational capability. It also encompasses the spiritual and moral resilience that enables service personnel to withstand the pressures of military service, sustain morale […]
CISMIC HACKATHON 2026 ADVANCES INDIGENOUS DEFENCE INNOVATION
As technology increasingly shapes the character of modern warfare, the ability to develop, adapt and secure indigenous technological solutions has become central to military readiness, resilience and operational effectiveness. The […]
ADVANCING THE KENYA–INDONESIA STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP
The longstanding and cordial relations between Kenya and the Republic of Indonesia continues to expand through sustained engagement, knowledge exchange and institutional capacity building in response to an increasingly complex […]
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 […]