- CDF DELIVERS KEYNOTE ADDRESS AT NIRU PUBLIC LECTURE
- CDF VISITS KDF SOLDIERS IN MOYALE AND ELWAK
- MOD AUCTION NOTICE
- JUNIOR JOINT COMMAND AND STAFF COURSE VISITS KENYA NAVY
- KACEME OFFICERS’ REUNION
- ZAMBIA DEFENCE FORCES (ZDF) BENCHMARKING VISIT TO KENYA
- WELFARE SEMINAR AT MOI AIR BASE
- NDU-K LAUNCHES NATIONAL SECURITY JOURNAL VOLUME 2, ISSUE 2
- 3RD KDF MEDICAL SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCE
- JCSC HOSTS SYMPOSIUM ON THE RISE AND IMPACT OF DISINFORMATION
- MOD EMBARKS ON STAFF SENSITIZATION FOR THE PROPOSED DEFENCE CIVILIAN STAFF POLICY
- KAF COMMANDER JOINS MUSLIM FRATERNITY FOR IFTAR
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
CDF DELIVERS KEYNOTE ADDRESS AT NIRU PUBLIC LECTURE
The Chief of the Defence Forces (CDF), General Charles Kahariri, delivered a keynote address at the inaugural public lecture hosted by the National Intelligence Research University (NIRU) on 27 March […]
CDF VISITS KDF SOLDIERS IN MOYALE AND ELWAK
Chief of the Defence Forces (CDF), General Charles Kahariri, visited Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) soldiers deployed in Moyale, Marsabit County, and Elwak, Mandera County, this week. During his visit, he […]
MOD AUCTION NOTICE
The Ministry of Defence (MOD) will sell by Public Auction Casted Vehicles, Equipment and General Stores through the following tenders:- MOD/423(0701) 2024/25 – KNB Mtongwe (Mombasa Region) – 29 Apr […]
JUNIOR JOINT COMMAND AND STAFF COURSE VISITS KENYA NAVY
Commander Kenya Navy Base (KNB) Mtongwe, Brigadier Abraham Biwot welcomed students and staff of the Junior Joint Command and Staff Course (JJCSC) at KNB, Mtongwe on 27 March 2025. 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 […]