WE ARE THE MINISTRY THAT DEFENDS KENYA PROTECTS KENYANS AND BUILDS KENYA

The Executive Order No. 2 of May 2013 (Revised February 2020) 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

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H.E. Dr. WILLIAM SAMOEI RUTO ,  CGH
PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF KENYA AND COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF OF THE DEFENCE FORCES

THE HON. ADEN BARE DUALE, EGH. MP
CABINET SECRETARY

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GEN F O OGOLLA MGH EBS HSC ‘ndc’ (K) ‘psc’ (FRA)
CHIEF OF THE DEFENCE FORCES

HON. PATRICK MARIRU
PRINCIPAL SECRETARY

LT GEN JONAH M MWANGI MGH CBS ‘awc’ (USA) ‘psc’ (K)
VICE CHIEF OF THE DEFENCE FORCES

SERVICE COMMANDERS

Lt Gen Peter Mbogo Njiru MGH CBS ‘rcds’ (UK) ‘psc’ (K)
Commander Kenya Army

LATEST NEWS

INDO–PACIFIC ARMY CHIEFS CONFERENCE

Commander Kenya Army Lieutenant General Peter Njiru is attending the Indo–Pacific Army Chiefs Conference in India. The conference focuses on boosting military diplomacy and collaboration as well as promoting peace […]

CS HON. DUALE AND US DEFENCE SECRETARY LLYOD AUSTIN III VISITS KENYA NAVY MANDA BASE

Defence Cabinet Secretary Hon. Aden Duale accompanied the United States Secretary of Defence Mr Lloyd Austin III to Kenya Navy Base-Manda in Lamu. The purpose of the visit was to […]

COMMANDER KENYA NAVY PARTICIPATES IN INTERNATIONAL SEAPOWER SYMPOSIUM AT NEWPORT, UNITED STATES

Commander Kenya Navy, Major General Jimson Mutai attended the 25th International Seapower Symposium (ISS) held from 19 to 22 September 2023 at the Naval War College in Newport, Rhode Island […]

SHORTLISTED TRADESMEN/WOMEN REPORT AT EMBAKASI GARRISON

The Kenya Defence Forces today, 25 September 2023, officially kicked off interviews for this year’s shortlisted Tradesmen/ women candidates at the Embakasi Garrison in Nairobi. The occasion, which saw hopefuls […]

OUR SERVICES

NOTICE BOARD

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KDF DAY

KDF TROOPS IN ATMIS OBSERVE KDF DAY

Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) troops deployed in Somalia under African Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) on 14 October 2022 joined the KDF fraternity in celebrating the KDF day themed, “soldier […]

KDF DAY 2022 CELEBRATIONS

President William Ruto follows entertainment by Laikipia Air Base schools and a flypast by Kenya Air Force aircraft.

KDF 2022 Celebrations

President William Ruto is taken through Kenya Air Force aircraft static display, Kenya Army and Kenya Navy display stands.

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