- PS DEFENCE ASSESSES PROGRESS OF PROPOSED KIDUNDU STADIUM IN VIHIGA COUNTY
- KDF EMERGENCY MEDICAL TEAM CORE MANAGEMENT TRAINING COMMENCES
- KENYAN PEACEKEEPERS BRING RAMADAN RELIEF TO OICHA’S VULNERABLE FAMILIES
- KDF HOSTS INDIAN DEFENCE DELEGATION FOR 4TH JDCC ENGAGEMENT
- COMMANDER KENYA NAVY PARTICIPATES IN INDIA’S NAVAL EVENTS
- DEFENCE PS PRESENTS FY 2026/27 BUDGET ESTIMATES
- KDF STRENGTHENS CIVIL MILITARY TIES THROUGH FOOTBALL VICTORY AT CHEMOLINGOT
- KENYA NAVY SHIPS MAKE PORT CALL IN PORT LOUIS, MAURITIUS
- A HEALTHY FORCE, A PROTECTED NATION
- DESACCO HOLDS 7TH ANNUAL DELEGATES MEETING IN NAIROBI
- OFFICIAL LAUNCH OF THE LAIKIPIA COUNTY MILITARY VETERANS CHAPTER
- STRENGTHENING COMMUNITY HEALTH THROUGH JOINT MEDICAL OUTREACH
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
PS DEFENCE ASSESSES PROGRESS OF PROPOSED KIDUNDU STADIUM IN VIHIGA COUNTY
Defence Principal Secretary Dr Patrick Mariru has reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to expanding modern sports infrastructure across the country following a working visit to Vihiga County to assess progress on […]
KDF EMERGENCY MEDICAL TEAM CORE MANAGEMENT TRAINING COMMENCES
The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF), in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Ministry of Health Kenya, has officially commenced an Emergency Medical Team (EMT) Core Management Training […]
KENYAN PEACEKEEPERS BRING RAMADAN RELIEF TO OICHA’S VULNERABLE FAMILIES
On 24 February 2026, the Kenyan 5th Quick Reaction Force (KENQRF 5), deployed under the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the the Congo (MONUSCO), donated […]
KDF HOSTS INDIAN DEFENCE DELEGATION FOR 4TH JDCC ENGAGEMENT
The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) hosted the 4th India–Kenya Joint Defence Coordination Committee (JDCC) meeting at Defence Headquarters in Nairobi, reaffirming the strong and steadily expanding defence partnership between Kenya […]
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 […]