- KDF PARCIPITATES IN THE LAUNCH OF THE EARLY WARNING FOR ALL INITIATIVE
- DEFENCE SACCO ROLLS OUT FINANCIAL LITERACY PROGRAMS IN NORTH RIFT FOBs
- CDF VISITS GENERAL (RTD) MOHAMUD MOHAMED.
- GOC EASTCOM VISITS OPERATION AMANI BONI TROOPS
- NDC DELEGATION VISIT TO LITTLE SISTERS OF THE POOR, KASARANI
- KENYA NAVY PARTICIPATES IN COMBINED MARITIME FORCES (CMF) 2025 MARITIME SECURITY CONFERENCE
- KENYA CHAIRS 40TH EAC DEFENCE SECTORAL COUNCIL TO ADVANCE REGIONAL PEACE AND SECURITY
- KDF PARTICIPATES IN KEY LEADERSHIP BARAZA TO PROMOTE PEACE IN TIATY EAST
- KENYA NAVY ENHANCES MEDICAL CAPABILITIES WITH NEW RADIOLOGY COMPLEX
- FOSTERING COMMUNITY CARE: KENYA NAVY VISITS BUBUBU CHILDREN’S HOME
- US AFRICOM DIRECTOR OF LOGISTICS VISITS LAIKIPIA AIR BASE
- CONFERENCE FOR MEDICAL CONSULTANTS HELD AT HPSS
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 C Tarus MGH CBS ‘ndc’ (K), ‘cgsc’ (USA), ‘psc’ (K)
Commander Kenya Army
Maj Gen F G Ahmed MGH CBS, OGW, ‘ndc’ ‘psc'(K)
Commander Kenya Air Force
Maj Gen P O Otieno MGH EBS ‘ndc’ ‘psc'(K)
Commander Kenya Navy
LATEST NEWS
KDF PARCIPITATES IN THE LAUNCH OF THE EARLY WARNING FOR ALL INITIATIVE
Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) personnel from the Defence Headquarters joined the Kenya Red Cross Society, the National Disaster Operations Centre (NDOC), the Kenya Meteorological Department, and the Climate Prediction and […]
DEFENCE SACCO ROLLS OUT FINANCIAL LITERACY PROGRAMS IN NORTH RIFT FOBs
In line with its 2025 theme, “Committed to Financial Independence,” Defence Savings and Credit Co-operative Society (DESACCO) successfully conducted a series of Financial Literacy and Member Engagement Programs across Forward […]
CDF VISITS GENERAL (RTD) MOHAMUD MOHAMED.
On 20th May 2025, the Chief of the Defence Forces, General Charles Kahariri, paid a courtesy visit to General (Rtd) Mohamud Haji Mohamed at his residence in Nairobi. The visit […]
GOC EASTCOM VISITS OPERATION AMANI BONI TROOPS
The General Officer Commanding Eastern Command (GOC EASTCOM), Major General Luka Kutto paid a visit to the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) troops deployed under the multi-agency Operation Amani Boni (OAB) […]
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 […]