- EMBU COUNTY MILITARY VETERANS CHAPTER LAUNCHED
- SECURING PEACE, SERVING PEOPLE: KDF CONDUCTS CIVIL-MILITARY OUTREACH IN KOLBIO, GARISSA COUNTY
- ENHANCING MARKSMANSHIP IN THE KENYA ARMY
- KDF CONVENES 4TH MEDICAL SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCE
- DFSM VISITS KENYA NAVY
- COMMANDER KENYA AIR FORCE COMMISSIONS KEY INFRASTRUCTURE
- AUSSOM-KDF CONDUCTS CIMIC AT TABDA AND GABANOW VILLAGE, KISMAYO
- KDF STRENGTHENS STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP AT BEDEX 2026
- KDF DISASTER RESPONSE BATTALION JOINS MULTI-AGENCY RESCUE IN SHAURI MOYO COLLAPSE
- NURTURING NATURE FOR A BETTER FUTURE
- BUILDING A GREENER FUTURE AT DFRTS
- MOI AIR BASE PERSONNEL UNDERGO RESETTLEMENT AND TRANSITION TRAINING
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
EMBU COUNTY MILITARY VETERANS CHAPTER LAUNCHED
The Kenya Defence Forces Veterans Association officially launched the Military Veterans Embu County Chapter (MVECC) in a landmark ceremony held at Embu County Stadium. The event brought together Embu County […]
SECURING PEACE, SERVING PEOPLE: KDF CONDUCTS CIVIL-MILITARY OUTREACH IN KOLBIO, GARISSA COUNTY
Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) troops deployed under the security Multi-agency Operation Amani Boni (OAB) conducted a Civil-Military Cooperation (CIMIC) outreach in Kolbio town, Garissa County, reinforcing their commitment to both […]
ENHANCING MARKSMANSHIP IN THE KENYA ARMY
Commander Kenya Army, Lieutenant General (Lt Gen) David Ketter joined troops for a routine range classification exercise, involving Defence Headquarters Units/Branches to validate marksmanship, weapon handling and SOPs under combat […]
KDF CONVENES 4TH MEDICAL SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCE
The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) today convened the 4th KDF Medical Scientific Conference in Nairobi, reaffirming its commitment to strengthening military healthcare systems in support of operational effectiveness. The two-day […]
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 […]