- KDF TROOPS ENGAGE YOUTH IN RUQA
- KENYA NAVY USHERS IN THE FESTIVE SEASON
- COMMANDER COMBINED TASK FORCE 150 VISITS KENYA NAVY
- COMMANDER KENYA ARMY ASSERTS MISSION ACCOMPLISHMENT AND FAMILY LIFE
- SHAPING THE FUTURE OF MILITARY WELFARE: DEFWES LAUNCHES STRATEGIC PLAN AND NEW MALL
- 77 ARTILLERY BATTALION’S NOBLE GESTURE OF APPRECIATION
- 15 KR VISIT TO WO1 (RTD) HAMUD ABDALLA SAID
- PS EDUCATION LAUNCHES CBC CLASSROOMS AT EMBAKASI GARRISON
- DEFENCE CABINET SECRETARY VISITS KENYA AIR FORCE HEADQUARTERS
- BRINGING SEASON’S CHEER
- KDF SPONSORED SCHOOLS IN COAST REGION RECEIVE CHESS TRAINING
- DAC MESSAGE ON LEADERSHIP AND MISSION READINESS
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 Charles M Kahariri, EBS, ‘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 David K C Tarus, CBS, ‘ndc’ (K), ‘cgsc’ (USA), ‘psc’ (K)
Commander Kenya Army
Maj Gen Fatuma G Ahmed, CBS, OGW, ‘ndc’ ‘psc'(K)
Commander Kenya Air Force
Maj Gen Paul Owuor Otieno, CBS, ‘ndc’ ‘psc'(K)
Commander Kenya Navy
LATEST NEWS
KDF TROOPS ENGAGE YOUTH IN RUQA
On December 18, 2024, Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) troops stationed at Ruqa Forward Operating Base (FOB), led by BC Maj Ougo, participated in various Civil-Military Cooperation (CIMIC) activities with local […]
KENYA NAVY USHERS IN THE FESTIVE SEASON
The Kenya Navy (KN) celebrated the festive season with a heart-warming Christmas Carols event at Kenya Navy Base Mtongwe on December 20, 2024. The occasion was led by Commander Kenya […]
COMMANDER COMBINED TASK FORCE 150 VISITS KENYA NAVY
Commodore Asim Sohail Malik, Commander of Combined Task Force 150 (CTF 150) from the Pakistan Navy, paid a courtesy call on Brigadier Sankale Kiswaa, Deputy Commander of the Kenya Navy, […]
COMMANDER KENYA ARMY ASSERTS MISSION ACCOMPLISHMENT AND FAMILY LIFE
Commander Kenya Army Lieutenant General David Tarus visited troops in Western Command from 18th – 20th December 2024. The visit was aimed at reviewing the year’s activities with a view […]
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 […]