- KNB MTONGWE HOSTS GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY FOR ANGLICAN CHURCH
- NDC ADVANCES STRATEGIC PROFESSIONAL MILITARY EDUCATION
- KDF TROOPS CONDUCT HUMANITARIAN WATER SUPPLY EXERCISE IN WAJIR SOUTH
- OPERATION SOUTHERN READINESS 2026 COMES TO A CLOSE
- KENYAN CONTINGENT TOPS FIB UNITY TOURNAMENT
- BASE COMMANDER CLOSES MOI AIR BASE SAFETY AWARENESS WEEK
- KENYA NAVY ENHANCES OPERATIONAL CAPABILITY THROUGH UAV DRONES
- VCDF CHAIRS 17TH BOARD MEETING OF THE KENYA SHIPYARDS LIMITED IN MOMBASA
- FOURTH TUFUZU INITIATIVE LAUNCHED TO EMPOWER MILITARY FAMILIES
- KENYA–UNITED STATES BREAK GROUND ON STRATEGIC MANDA BASE RUNWAY EXPANSION
- EAC DEFENCE EXPERTS CONVENE IN KAMPALA TO FORMULATE CIMIC GUIDELINES
- PS DEFENCE LAUNCHES CONSTRUCTION OF 10,000 SEATER KABARNET STADIUM
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
KNB MTONGWE HOSTS GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY FOR ANGLICAN CHURCH
On 30 January 2026, the Commander Kenya Navy Base Mtongwe, Brigadier William Kiprotich officiated the groundbreaking ceremony for the Anglican Church, Emmanuel Chapel at Lieutenant Colonel Kimaro Estate in Mtongwe, […]
NDC ADVANCES STRATEGIC PROFESSIONAL MILITARY EDUCATION
Building on a series of successful engagements with U.S. defense institutions, the National Defence College (NDC) recently conducted a benchmarking visit to the United States Army War College (USAWC) in […]
KDF TROOPS CONDUCT HUMANITARIAN WATER SUPPLY EXERCISE IN WAJIR SOUTH
Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) troops deployed in the Diff area recently conducted a Civil–Military Cooperation (CIMIC) humanitarian operation to deliver emergency water supplies to residents of Abaqhalul Centre in Wajir […]
OPERATION SOUTHERN READINESS 2026 COMES TO A CLOSE
Operation Southern Readiness 2026 (K-OSR 26) was officially concluded at the Bandari Maritime Academy in Mombasa. The closing ceremony was presided over by the Deputy Commander Kenya Navy, Brigadier Sankale […]
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 […]