WE ARE THE MINISTRY THAT DEFENDS KENYA PROTECTS KENYANS AND BUILDS KENYA

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

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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 potrait

Hon. Roselinda Soipan Tuya, EGH
Cabinet Secretary

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Gen C M Kahariri EGH CBS ‘nwc'(USA) ‘psc'(K)
Chief of the Defence Forces

Dr. Patrick Mariru, PhD, CBS Principal Secretary potrait

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 potrait

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

KENYA DEFENCE FORCES GOLF ASSOCIATION PARTICIPATES IN ASKARI APPEAL TOURNAMENT

The Kenya Defence Forces Golf Association (KDFGA) team took part in this year’s Askari Appeal Golf Day held at Karen Country Club. The event was organised by British Legion Kenya […]

KDF AND U.S. CIVIL AFFAIRS CONDUCT CIMIC OUTREACH

Kenya Defence Forces troops operating under Operation Amani Boni (OAB) conducted a Civil–Military Cooperation outreach at Mokowe Arid Mixed Day and Boarding School in Lamu County. The engagement also brought […]

OFFICIAL LAUNCH OF THE BARINGO COUNTY MILITARY VETERANS CHAPTER AND NAROK VETERANS SENSITIZATION

The Chairman of the Military Veterans Advisory Committee, Major General (Rtd) Lucas Tumbo, accompanied by Lieutenant General (Rtd) Joseph Kasaon, officially launched the Baringo County Military Veterans Chapter. This initiative […]

COMMANDER KENYA AIR FORCE HOSTS MILITARY ORDINARIATE BISHOP AND DEFENCE ATTACHÉS 

The Commander Kenya Air Force (KAF), Major General Bernard Waliaula, hosted the Bishop of the Military Ordinariate of Kenya, Wallace Ng’ang’a, at the Kenya Air Force Headquarters. The Bishop, who […]

OUR SERVICES

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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 […]