- DEFENCE PS COMMISSIONS KDF – REHABILATED SCHOOLS IN LAIKIPIA WEST
- KDF LAUNCHES THE CONSTRUCTION OF SENIOR SCHOOL IN MARIAKANI
- GOC EASTCOM ASSURES SECURITY FOR LAPSSET CONTRACTORS IN LAMU
- KDF TROOPS ENGAGE LOCALS THROUGH CIMIC OUTREACH
- KENYA UNANIMOUSLY ELECTED CHAIR OF DJIBOUTI CODE OF CONDUCT WORKING GROUP 3
- DEFENCE PS CHAIRS MEETING TO REVIEW STATUS OF THE BOMAS INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION COMPLEX
- SHOWCASING INNOVATION AND GROWTH: 2025 MOMBASA INTERNATIONAL SHOW OFFICIALLY OPENS
- AUSSOM-KDF OUTREACH IN KULMIS VILLAGE, DHOBLEY
- PS DEFENCE AND VCDF EMPHASISE ACCOUNTABILITY AT FINANCE WORKSHOP
- USAFRICOM COMMANDER VISITS DEFENCE HEADQUARTERS IN NAIROBI
- VCDF OPENS HIGH ALTITUDE OPERATIONS WORKSHOP
- CDF HOSTS SPECIAL ENVOY ON TECHNOLOGY
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 COMMISSIONS KDF – REHABILATED SCHOOLS IN LAIKIPIA WEST
Defence Principal Secretary, Dr. Patrick Mariru, accompanied by the area Member of Parliament, Hon. Wachira Karani, presided over the commissioning of rehabilitated schools in Laikipia West. The rehabilitation works were […]
KDF LAUNCHES THE CONSTRUCTION OF SENIOR SCHOOL IN MARIAKANI
Commander Mariakani Garisson, Brigadier Joseph Mokwena recently presided over the historic ground breaking ceremony for the 16th KDF Senior School at Mariakani Garisson. This strategic educational initiative is designed to […]
GOC EASTCOM ASSURES SECURITY FOR LAPSSET CONTRACTORS IN LAMU
The General Officer Commanding Eastern Command (GOC EASTCOM), Maj. Gen. Luka Kutto toured the Lamu Port-South Sudan-Ethiopia Transport (LAPSSET) Corridor to assess progress of ongoing construction works. The multi-billion-shilling project, […]
KDF TROOPS ENGAGE LOCALS THROUGH CIMIC OUTREACH
Kenya Defence Forces troops based at Omar Jillow in Mandera County, conducted a Civil-Military Cooperation outreach at OMAR JILLOW Trading Centre. The activity included, provision of medical attention to the […]
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 […]