- KDF LAUNCHES MEDICAL CAMPAIGN AT DFMH
- DHQ CAU CONDUCTS DEFENCE FORCES PHYSICAL READINESS TEST
- ENHANCING KENYA’S MARITIME SECURITY THROUGH TRAINING
- ROYAL COUPLE OF THE NETHERLANDS VISITS KENYA
- DRIVE FOR A HEALTHY FORCE
- JOINT COMMAND AND STAFF COLLEGE VISITS UNITS, INDUSTRIES, AND DEPARTMENTS
- CHEMOLINGOT HOST THANKSGIVING CEREMONY
- HONORING LEGACY
- KDF PARTNERS WITH MOH FOR HEALTH CHECKUPS
- JAPAN MARITIME SELF DEFENCE FORCES VISIT KENYA NAVY
- KDF MARKS WORLD KIDNEY DAY
- DESACCO 6TH ANNUAL MEETING: DRIVING FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT FOR KDF PERSONNEL
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 C Tarus MGH CBS ‘ndc’ (K), ‘cgsc’ (USA), ‘psc’ (K)
Commander Kenya Army
Maj Gen F G Ahmed MGH CBS, OGW, ‘ndc’ ‘psc'(K)
Commander Kenya Air Force
Maj Gen P O Otieno MGH EBS ‘ndc’ ‘psc'(K)
Commander Kenya Navy
LATEST NEWS
KDF LAUNCHES MEDICAL CAMPAIGN AT DFMH
The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF), in support of the national campaign for World Oral Health Day, has launched a comprehensive medical initiative aimed at improving the oral hygiene of its […]
DHQ CAU CONDUCTS DEFENCE FORCES PHYSICAL READINESS TEST
On 18th March 2025, the Defence Headquarters Camp Administration Unit (DHQ CAU) conducted its Defence Forces Physical Readiness Test (DFPRT) at the Kenya Army Headquarters’ Ngao Garden Grounds. The DFPRT […]
ENHANCING KENYA’S MARITIME SECURITY THROUGH TRAINING
Kenya – United States Liaison Office (KUSLO) and the United States Naval Forces (NAVAF), in partnership with the Kenya Navy, conducted a Joint maritime operation in the Western Indian Ocean […]
ROYAL COUPLE OF THE NETHERLANDS VISITS KENYA
His Excellency Hon. William Samoei Ruto, President of the Republic of Kenya and Commander-in-Chief of the Defence Forces, today received Their Majesties King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima Zorreguieta of 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 […]