- KENYAN PEACEKEEPERS SUPPORT LOCAL FOOTBALL TEAM IN BENI, DRC
- MOD, PSC HOLD KEY WORKSHOP ON FINALIZATION OF DEFENCE CIVILIAN STAFF POLICY
- COMMANDER KENYA NAVY VISITS CENTRAL MARSS STATIONS
- CHIEF OF THE DEFENCE FORCES VISITS HEADQUATERS KENYA AIR FORCE
- KDF HANDS OVER RENOVATED STADIA AHEAD OF CHAN 2024
- FAREWELL CEREMONY FOR FORMER KENYA AIR FORCE SERGEANT MAJOR
- CHIEF OF THE DEFENCE FORCES VISITS TO HEADQUATERS KENYA ARMY
- DEFENCE CS HOSTS NAKURU GOVERNOR AT DHQ
- CENTCOM OPERATIONS SEMINAR CONCLUDES
- BASE COMMANDER WAJIR AIR BASE CONDUCTS FAMILIARISATION TOUR
- CELEBRATING CULTURE AND DIVERSITY AT KENYA NAVY MANDA BASE
- KDF TROOPS ENGAGE KIUNGA ELDERS TO STRENGTHEN COMMUNITY COLLABORATION
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
KENYAN PEACEKEEPERS SUPPORT LOCAL FOOTBALL TEAM IN BENI, DRC
Kenyan troops serving under the Kenya Quick Reaction Force (KENQRF) within the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) today extended a gesture of […]
MOD, PSC HOLD KEY WORKSHOP ON FINALIZATION OF DEFENCE CIVILIAN STAFF POLICY
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) and the Public Service Commission (PSC) on 17, July 2025 held a high-level workshop aimed at finalizing the landmark Defence Civilian Staff Policy (DCSP), marking […]
COMMANDER KENYA NAVY VISITS CENTRAL MARSS STATIONS
Major General Paul Otieno, Commander Kenya Navy, today visited Kenya Navy personnel stationed at Maritime Surveillance Squadron (MARSS) Stations in Kilifi County. The visit focused on engaging with naval personnel […]
CHIEF OF THE DEFENCE FORCES VISITS HEADQUATERS KENYA AIR FORCE
On 16th July 2025, the Chief of the Defence Forces (CDF), General Charles Kahariri, paid visit to Headquarters Kenya Air Force during review of Kenya Air Force Purchase and Maintenance […]
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 […]