- BOOTS, BALL, AND BROTHERHOOD: FOOTBALL IN THE HEART OF OPERATION AMANI BONI
- KDF TROOPS SUPPORT LEARNERS AT CHEMOLINGOT
- KENYA NAVY VISITS HENNY’S CHILDREN HOME
- CHANGE OF GUARD AT NDU-K
- JCSC DIRECTING STAFF PRE-COURSE CLINIC FOR COURSE 41-2025/2026
- MAJOR GENERAL BERNARD WALIAULA ASSUMES COMMAND OF THE KENYA AIR FORCE
- KN JUNIOR LEADERSHIP COURSE PARTICIPANTS GRADUATE
- KAF SENIOR LEADERSHIP COURSE PARTICIPANTS GRADUATE
- KDF PARTICIPATES IN 5TH EAC ARMED FORCES CIMIC WEEK IN RWANDA
- CHANGE OF GUARD IN THE KENYA ARMY
- DEFENCE CS OPENS NDC COURSE NO. 28-2025/26
- KDF CELEBRATES INVESTITURE OF RANKS CEREMONIES
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 CBS ‘ndc’ (TZ) ‘psc’ (K)
Commander Kenya Army
Maj Gen B Waliaula 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
BOOTS, BALL, AND BROTHERHOOD: FOOTBALL IN THE HEART OF OPERATION AMANI BONI
Deep within the heart of the Boni Forest in Lamu County, where each new day calls for vigilance by the troops. In the midst of remaining alert, Kenya Defence Forces […]
KDF TROOPS SUPPORT LEARNERS AT CHEMOLINGOT
Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) troops under Operation Maliza Uhalifu (OMU) extended their mandate beyond security by supporting young learners at AIC Sunrise Junior School in Chemolingot, Baringo County. As part […]
KENYA NAVY VISITS HENNY’S CHILDREN HOME
In a gesture of compassion and community service, a team from the Kenya Navy Fleet (KNF), recently visited Henny’s Children’s home in Kwale County. The outreach was part of the […]
CHANGE OF GUARD AT NDU-K
Lieutenant General David Tarus has today, officially assumed office as the 4th National Defence University-Kenya (NDU-K) Vice-Chancellor (VC) following his appointment by H.E Dr. William Ruto, President of the Republic […]
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 […]