- AUSSOM-KDF CONDUCTS MEDICAL OUTREACH AT AFMADHOW GENERAL HOSPITAL
- AUSSOM- KDF BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH
- KDF MEDICAL DIRECTORATE HOST KENYA-EGYPT JOINT MILITARY COMMITTEE MEETING
- MOI AIR BASE CONDUCTS TREE PLANTING EXERCISE AT KONZA CITY
- KENYA AND FRANCE SIGN DEFENCE COOPERATION AGREEMENT
- MENTAL HEALTH DAY SPEAKERS URGE OPEN CONVERSATIONS AND END THE CULTURE OF SUFFERING IN SILENCE
- KDF JOINS NATIONAL EFFORT IN MAU FOREST RESTORATION
- COMMANDER KENYA ARMY TROPHY GOLF TOURNAMENT 2025
- MILITARY ORDINARIATE CELEBRATES BISHOP NG’ANG’A’S PARENTS
- KDF PARTICIPATES IN WOMEN, PEACE AND SECURITY (WPS) CHIEFS OF DEFENCE (CHODS) MEETING IN DUBLIN, IRELAND FROM 23RD TO 24TH OCTOBER 2025
- KENYA NAVY INTERCEPTS NARCOTICS TRAFFICKING DHOW IN WESTERN INDIAN OCEAN
- DEFABA SHINES AT AFRICA ZONE III BOXING CHAMPIONSHIPS
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
AUSSOM-KDF CONDUCTS MEDICAL OUTREACH AT AFMADHOW GENERAL HOSPITAL
Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) troops serving under the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) and deployed at Afmadhow Main Operating Base conducted a successful medical outreach on […]
AUSSOM- KDF BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH
The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF)troops serving under African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), conducted breast cancer sensitization programmes on 29 Oct 25 in both Kismayo and Dhobley […]
KDF MEDICAL DIRECTORATE HOST KENYA-EGYPT JOINT MILITARY COMMITTEE MEETING
The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) Directorate of Medical Services (DMS) hosted the Egyptian Medical Delegation in a Joint Military Committee (JMC) meeting at the Defence Headquarters in Nairobi. The two-day […]
MOI AIR BASE CONDUCTS TREE PLANTING EXERCISE AT KONZA CITY
On 29 October 2025, Moi Air Base (MAB) undertook a tree planting exercise at Konza City. During the activity, a total of 10,000 tree seedlings were planted, marking a significant […]
OUR SERVICES
NOTICE BOARD
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 […]