- SENIOR LEADERSHIP COURSE CONCLUDES WITH GRADUATION CEREMONY
- MOI AIR BASE HOSTS KDF END-YEAR FITNESS CHALLENGE
- KDF TROOPS IN DRC FOSTER PEACE THROUGH SPORTS
- ALL AFRICA MILITARY GAMES ABUJA 2024 OFFICIALLY LAUNCHED
- KDF PARTICIPATES IN A FREE MEDICAL CAMP AT MARIAKANI
- KENYA DEFENCE FORCES ARRIVE IN ABUJA FOR ALL-AFRICA MILITARY GAMES
- PARLIAMENTARY COMMITTEE ON DEFENCE VISITS EMBAKASI AIR BASE
- REVIEW OF STADIA PROGRESS FOR 2027 AFCON PREPARATION
- CS DEFENCE VISITS KENYA ARMY HEADQUARTERS
- KENYA NAVY UPDATES KPA ON NAVY AT 60 PREPARATIONS
- REGIMENTAL ADMIN OFFICERS COURSE 04/24 CLOSING CEREMONY
- COMMUNITY SUPPORT: PRIORITIZING LOCAL NEEDS IN RAS KAMBONI
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. Dr. WILLIAM SAMOEI RUTO , CGH
PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF KENYA AND COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF OF THE DEFENCE FORCES
Hon. Roselinda Soipan Tuya, E.G.H.
CABINET SECRETARY
GEN. Charles M Kahariri 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 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 EBS ‘ndc’ ‘psc'(K)
Commander Kenya Navy
LATEST NEWS
SENIOR LEADERSHIP COURSE CONCLUDES WITH GRADUATION CEREMONY
On November 20, 2024, Brigadier Abraham Biwot, Commander Kenya Navy Base in Mtongwe, presided over the graduation of the Senior Leadership Course (SLC) 02 for the 2024/2025 Financial Year, held […]
MOI AIR BASE HOSTS KDF END-YEAR FITNESS CHALLENGE
On Wednesday, November 20, 2024, Moi Air Base (MAB) was bustling with energy as the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) held their End-Year Fitness Challenge. The event was led by Lieutenant […]
KDF TROOPS IN DRC FOSTER PEACE THROUGH SPORTS
On 20 November 2024, Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) troops serving under the United Nations Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (MONUSCO) hosted a friendly football match with Matembo […]
ALL AFRICA MILITARY GAMES ABUJA 2024 OFFICIALLY LAUNCHED
The second edition of the All-Africa Military Games Abuja (AMGA) 2024 was officially launched at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja, Nigeria, on November 20, 2024. The opening ceremony, […]
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 […]