- 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
- VCDF CHAIRS JOINT CONTROL BOARD (JCB) MEETING AT IPSTC
- NDU-K HOLDS COMPETENCY-BASED TRAINING WORKSHOP
- KENYA AND CZECH REPUBLIC SIGN DEFENCE COOPERATION AGREEMENT
- KDF CONDUCTS CIMIC WATER RESUPPLY OPERATION AT HUBSOY, WAJIR SOUTH SUB-COUNTY
- OPERATION SOUTHERN READINESS 2026 KICKS OFF IN MOMBASA
- COMMANDER KENYA AIR FORCE OPENS PIONEER ROTARY WING AB INITIO HELICOPTER COURSE
- COMMANDER KENYA NAVY ENGAGES FRENCH AMBASSADOR IN BILATERAL TALKS
- MULTI-AGENCY SECURITY ENGAGEMENT STRENGTHENS STABILITY EFFORTS IN NORTH RIFT
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
FOURTH TUFUZU INITIATIVE LAUNCHED TO EMPOWER MILITARY FAMILIES
The Military Wives Association of Kenya (MWAK), in partnership with the Family Group Foundation, on 28 January 2026 commissioned the Fourth Construction Skills Development Training Programme dubbed “Tufuzu” at Embakasi […]
KENYA–UNITED STATES BREAK GROUND ON STRATEGIC MANDA BASE RUNWAY EXPANSION
The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF), in partnership with the United States Government conducted a ground-breaking ceremony for a 10,000-foot Runway Expansion Project at Kenya Navy Manda Base, Manda Bay, Lamu […]
EAC DEFENCE EXPERTS CONVENE IN KAMPALA TO FORMULATE CIMIC GUIDELINES
Defence experts from East African Community (EAC) Partner States have convened in Kampala to develop harmonised Civil–Military Cooperation (CIMIC) Guidelines aimed at enhancing regional coordination in security operations. Convened under […]
PS DEFENCE LAUNCHES CONSTRUCTION OF 10,000 SEATER KABARNET STADIUM
Principal Secretary for Defence, Dr. Patrick Mariru, accompanied by his counterpart from the Ministry of Sports, Mr. Elijah Mwangi, today presided over the groundbreaking ceremony of the 10,000-seater Kabarnet Stadium […]
OUR SERVICES
NOTICE BOARD
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 […]