- DISCIPLINE, ADAPTATION AND SUSTAINABILITY: THE PILLARS OF STRATEGIC READINESS AT 30SF
- STRENGTHENING FORCE READINESS AND DISCIPLINE
- GLOBAL HONOUR, NATIONAL PRIDE
- JCSC CELEBRATES SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF JJCSC-103/26
- STRATEGIC SYNERGY IN MILITARY ENGINEERING
- FAITH, UNITY AND SERVICE: KENYA NAVY MARKS EID WITH PURPOSE
- GREENING THE FUTURE: KENYA ARMY LEADS CLIMATE ACTION THROUGH COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS
- KMA FOSTERS MORAL DEVELOPMENT OF CADETS THROUGH INFRASTRUCTURE UPGRADE OF RC CHURCH
- DEFWES BOOSTS KDF TEAMS THROUGH KITTING SUPPORT
- NEW FOUNDATION, RENEWED FAITH
- HANDS OF VALOR: STRENGTHENING STABILTY THROUGH COMPASSIONATE ENGAGEMENT
- ONE PITCH, ONE MISSION: BUILDING OPERATIONAL COHESION THROUGH SPORT
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
DISCIPLINE, ADAPTATION AND SUSTAINABILITY: THE PILLARS OF STRATEGIC READINESS AT 30SF
The 30 Special Forces Regiment has reaffirmed its position as a cornerstone of national defence, following an operational readiness assessment by General Officer Commanding (GOC) Central Command, Major General John […]
STRENGTHENING FORCE READINESS AND DISCIPLINE
The 75 Artillery Battalion conducted its Annual Administrative Inspection on 16 April 2025, underscoring its commitment to operational readiness, discipline, and institutional accountability. The exercise reaffirmed the unit’s focus on […]
GLOBAL HONOUR, NATIONAL PRIDE
In an event that underscores the growing global stature of Kenya’s military leadership, Commander Kenya Air Force, Major General Bernard Waliaula, has been inducted into the International Honour Roll at […]
STRATEGIC SYNERGY IN MILITARY ENGINEERING
The Construction Engineers Brigade’s four-day seminar beginning on 14 April 2026 at Thika Barracks serves as a vital platform for boosting operational readiness. By convening various leadership levels, the forum […]
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 […]