- GOC EASTCOM CONFIRMS READINESS FOR TROOPS DEPLOYMENT
- KDF MEDICAL LEADERSHIP CONDUCTS A HIV PROGRAM SUSTAINABILITY WORKSHOP
- CHAMPIONING WOMEN’S ROLE IN PEACE AND SECURITY
- CS DEFENCE PRESIDES OVER GROUNDBREAKING OF SIAYA LEVEL 5 REFERRAL HOSPITAL AND PHASE II OF JARAMOGI OGINGA ODINGA STADIUM
- DEFENCE PS COMMISSIONS KDF – REHABILATED SCHOOLS IN LAIKIPIA WEST
- KDF LAUNCHES THE CONSTRUCTION OF SENIOR SCHOOL IN MARIAKANI
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- KDF TROOPS ENGAGE LOCALS THROUGH CIMIC OUTREACH
- KENYA UNANIMOUSLY ELECTED CHAIR OF DJIBOUTI CODE OF CONDUCT WORKING GROUP 3
- DEFENCE PS CHAIRS MEETING TO REVIEW STATUS OF THE BOMAS INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION COMPLEX
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- AUSSOM-KDF OUTREACH IN KULMIS VILLAGE, DHOBLEY
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
GOC EASTCOM CONFIRMS READINESS FOR TROOPS DEPLOYMENT
General Officer Commanding Eastern Command (GOC EASTCOM), Major General Luka Kutto, on behalf of Commander Kenya Army, officially undertook a mission readiness assessment of KDF troops undergoing preparatory training for […]
KDF MEDICAL LEADERSHIP CONDUCTS A HIV PROGRAM SUSTAINABILITY WORKSHOP
The Kenya Defence Forces medical leadership in partnership with a delegation from the United States President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), successfully conducted a one day workshop on HIV […]
CHAMPIONING WOMEN’S ROLE IN PEACE AND SECURITY
Commander Kenya Navy, Major General Paul Otieno, officially inaugurated the Women Leadership Development Course at the Kenya Naval Training College, Mtongwe in Mombasa County. The five-day training program, a collaborative […]
CS DEFENCE PRESIDES OVER GROUNDBREAKING OF SIAYA LEVEL 5 REFERRAL HOSPITAL AND PHASE II OF JARAMOGI OGINGA ODINGA STADIUM
Defence Cabinet Secretary Hon. Soipan Tuya recently presided over the ground-breaking of two transformative projects in Siaya County: the upgrade of Siaya Level 4 Hospital and the expansion of Jaramogi […]
OUR SERVICES
NOTICE BOARD
KDF DAY
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 […]
KDF PERSONNEL CYCLE 104 KM FOR WORTHY CAUSE
On 12th October 2024, Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) senior officers, officers, and service personnel embarked on a 104 km cycling expedition to honor fallen KDF heroes and heroines, as part […]