- HUMANITARIAN OUTREACH CONDUCTED AT RAMACHA
- KDF PERSONNEL RESPOND TO FLOOD EMERGENCY IN NAIROBI
- CDF CHAIRS DEFMIS BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
- DFSM MEETS WARRANT OFFICERS AT KENYATTA BARRACKS
- KDFSS STAKEHOLDERS MEETING HELD AT DEFENCE HEADQUARTERS
- KDF FAMILIES CONTINUE TO SETTLE INTO NEW MODERN HOUSING
- MOD STRENGTHENS COUNTY PARTNERSHIPS IN DELIVERY OF PROJECTS
- PEACEKEEPERS EMPOWER WOMEN IN MBAU FORUM
- GOC CENTRAL COMMAND TOURS NAIROBI REGIONAL HOSPITAL
- ARCHBISHOP PRESIDES OVER KDF CHAPLAINS RETREAT AND FAREWELL
- DANISH AMBASSADOR TO KENYA VISITS KENYA NAVY
- KENYA NAVY CONCLUDES THIRD LEG OF EXERCISE JITEGEMEE XXVII AND OPERATION BAHARI MOJA 03
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
HUMANITARIAN OUTREACH CONDUCTED AT RAMACHA
A humanitarian outreach activity was conducted at Ramacha in Mukutani Sub-County through a joint initiative between the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) and Action Against Hunger NGO. The outreach aimed to […]
KDF PERSONNEL RESPOND TO FLOOD EMERGENCY IN NAIROBI
Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) personnel mainly from the Rapid Response Unit (RRU) were deployed to support rescue and emergency response operations following heavy flooding in Nairobi on the evening of […]
CDF CHAIRS DEFMIS BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
The Chief of the Defence Forces (CDF), General Charles Kahariri, chaired the Defence Forces Medical Insurance Scheme (DEFMIS) Board of Trustees meeting on 5 March 2026 in Mombasa County. The […]
DFSM MEETS WARRANT OFFICERS AT KENYATTA BARRACKS
Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) Defence Forces Sergeant Major (DFSM), Warrant Officer Class One Omar Haji today held a meeting with fellow Warrant Officers stationed at Kenyatta Barracks, Gilgil. The meeting […]
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 […]