- DEFENCE PS INSPECTS ONGOING WORKS AT MUTUINI HOSPITAL
- ISLAMIC MILITARY COUNTER TERRORISM COALITION TRAINING CONCLUDES IN NAIROBI
- AIRBORNE AT 60 CELEBRATIONS
- MOD AND PSC ADVANCE DEVELOPMENT OF CIVILIAN STAFF POLICY
- KDF GRACES NATIONAL SCOUTS CAMP CLOSING CEREMONY
- CDF CHAIRS COMMITTEE MEETING ON KENYA HOME OF HUMAN ORIGINS PROJECT
- KDF TROOPS CONDUCTS MEDICAL OUTREACH AT DAMASA TOWN
- CDF PRESIDES OVER KDF PERFORMANCE CONTRACT SIGNING
- CTSAMVM LEADERSHIP VISIT TO DEFENCE HEADQUARTERS
- AUSSOM SRCC VISITS SECTOR II
- IMCTC OPEN’S FIVE-DAY TRAINING PROGRAM ON TERRORISM FINANCING AT VILLA ROSA KEMPINSKI KENYA
- KENYA NAVY HOSTS SCHOOLS FOR EDUCATIONAL VISITS
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
DEFENCE PS INSPECTS ONGOING WORKS AT MUTUINI HOSPITAL
Defence Principal Secretary Dr Patrick Mariru on Friday inspected the ongoing construction of a new multi-storey block at Mutuini Level IV Sub-County Hospital in Dagoretti South, Nairobi County. The project […]
ISLAMIC MILITARY COUNTER TERRORISM COALITION TRAINING CONCLUDES IN NAIROBI
The Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition (IMCTC) concluded its capacity-building training on Reduction of Terrorism Financing Operations with a closing ceremony at the Kempinski Hotel, Nairobi. General Officer Commanding Eastern […]
AIRBORNE AT 60 CELEBRATIONS
Kenya Defence Forces troops majorly drawn from the Army Special Operations Brigade (ASOB) commemorated the diamond jubilee celebrations of the Airborne Day celebrations at Kenyatta Barracks in Gilgil, Nakuru County […]
MOD AND PSC ADVANCE DEVELOPMENT OF CIVILIAN STAFF POLICY
On behalf of the Defence Principal Secretary, Dr. Patrick Mariru, the Defence Secretary Administration, Mr. Isaac Masinde recently chaired a consultative meeting between Ministry of Defence (MoD) Heads of Departments […]
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 […]