- PUBLIC PARTICIPATION ON DRAFT DEFENCE CIVILIAN STAFF POLICY
- DREAMS TAKE SHAPE AT MOI AIR BASE PRIMARY CAREER DAY
- DEFMIS HOSTS MEDICAL CAMP FOR VETERANS AND BENEFICIARIES
- NDC AND GROUNDWATER CENTRE ALIGN EFFORTS
- MoD TAKES OVER THE CONSTRUCTION OF MUTUINI SUB-DISTRICT LEVEL IV HOSPITAL
- KDF TROOPS CONDUCT CIMIC OUTREACH
- COMMANDER KENYA ARMY ENCOURAGES ROAD SAFETY AT TRANSPORT MANAGERS’ SEMINAR
- MULTI-AGENCY TROOPS IN CHEMOLINGOT FOSTER UNITY AND COMMUNITY BONDING
- AUDIT OF MINISTRY OF DEFENCE FOR FY 2024/2025 OFFICIALLY COMMENCES
- COMMANDER KENYA AIR FORCE WELCOMES NEW OFFICERS AND LAUNCHES INDUCTION COURSE
- VCDF OFFICIATES THE PAYMASTERS AND FINANCE OFFICERS SEMINAR
- JKUAT DELEGATION VISITS KENYA NAVY
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
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION ON DRAFT DEFENCE CIVILIAN STAFF POLICY
The Ministry of Defence (MOD) technical committee leading the development of Kenya’s first Defence Civilian Staff Policy (DCSP) on Thursday concluded a 4-day public participation exercise for regions in the […]
DREAMS TAKE SHAPE AT MOI AIR BASE PRIMARY CAREER DAY
Moi Air Base Primary School lit up with enthusiasm and aspiration on 8 May 2025, as it held its first ever Career Day. The event, held within the school’s assembly […]
DEFMIS HOSTS MEDICAL CAMP FOR VETERANS AND BENEFICIARIES
The Defence Forces Medical Insurance Scheme (DEFMIS) on 8 April 2025 held a Medical camp at Kitale Showgrounds in Kitale town. The Medical Camp targeted Defence Forces Medical Insurance Scheme […]
NDC AND GROUNDWATER CENTRE ALIGN EFFORTS
On 7th May 2025, the Chairman of the Board of Directors at the Regional Centre on Groundwater Resources, Dr. Steve Maore, led a delegation on an official visit to 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 […]