- BUILDING THE NEXT GENERATION OF AIR POWER
- EXPLORING GREY ZONE OPERATIONS IN EUROPE AND AFRICA
- SENIOR COMMAND COURSE STRENGTHENS OFFICERS FOR OPERATIONAL READINESS
- STRENGTHENING DEFENCE TIES: KENYA, KOREA FORGE AHEAD
- FOOTBALL BEYOND THE SCORELINE: STRENGTHENING COMMUNITY BONDS
- ENGINEERING READINESS THROUGH PRECISION
- FROM SEA TO TEE: MASTERS OF THE FAIRWAY
- CHAMPIONING POLICY INTEGRATION IN MINE ACTION
- INSPIRING WINGS FOR TOMORROW
- AU HIGH REPRESENTATIVE VISITS MEKELLE TO STRENGTHEN TIGRAY PEACE PROCESS
- STRENGTHENING AVIATION CAPABILITY THROUGH ENHANCED COOPERATION
- ALMASI: A PREVENTIVE APPROACH TO ORAL HEALTH IN THE WORKPLACE
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 ‘ndc'(K)
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'(K) ‘psc'(K)
Commander Kenya Navy
LATEST NEWS
BUILDING THE NEXT GENERATION OF AIR POWER
The Kenya Air Force (KAF) has welcomed newly recruited Service members into its ranks, marking an important step in strengthening the Service’s human resource base and preparing a new generation […]
EXPLORING GREY ZONE OPERATIONS IN EUROPE AND AFRICA
Contemporary security challenges are increasingly shaped by activities that operate below the threshold of conventional conflict, demanding deeper understanding, comparative analysis, and strategic foresight. It is against this backdrop that […]
SENIOR COMMAND COURSE STRENGTHENS OFFICERS FOR OPERATIONAL READINESS
Military professional development remains critical to strengthening operational readiness and preparing officers for higher command and staff responsibilities. At the Joint Warfare College in Nakuru, Commander Kenya Army, Lieutenant General […]
STRENGTHENING DEFENCE TIES: KENYA, KOREA FORGE AHEAD
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) continues to reaffirm Kenya’s commitment to strengthening its longstanding defence and security cooperation with the Republic of Korea (RoK), following a bilateral engagement between Defence […]
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 […]