- KDF CONDUCTS CIMIC AT BODHEI JUNCTION
- PAYING TRIBUTE: FALLEN KDF OFFICER RECEIVED AT JKIA
- CS DEFENCE OFFICIALLY INAUGURATES C-IED COMPLEX
- CDF CHAIRS 9TH NDU-K REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
- KDF STEPS TO ENHANCE WELL-BEING OF STUDENTS IN NORTH RIFT SCHOOLS
- MOI FORCES ACADEMY NAIROBI STAFF VISIT KENYA NAVY
- GOING GREEN AT GILGIL GARRISON
- MINISTRY OF DEFENCE RENEWS PARTNERSHIP
- PRESIDENT RUTO UNVEILS OMU SCHOOLS PROJECT
- SENIOR LEADERSHIP COMMAND COURSE CONCLUDES
- SECURING LIVES AT SEA
- CONCERTED EFFORTS TO END BANDITRY
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
KDF CONDUCTS CIMIC AT BODHEI JUNCTION
On 2 April 2025, Kenya Defence Forces troops under Operation Amani Boni (OAB) conducted a Civil-Military Cooperation (CIMIC) activity at Bodhei Junction Village, Lamu County. During the exercise, the troops […]
PAYING TRIBUTE: FALLEN KDF OFFICER RECEIVED AT JKIA
The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) fraternity, led by the General Officer Commanding Eastern Command, Major General Luka Kutto, alongside family, friends, and colleagues, gathered at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport today […]
CS DEFENCE OFFICIALLY INAUGURATES C-IED COMPLEX
The Defence CS, Hon Soipan Tuya, on 2nd April 2025, officially inaugurated the International Peace Support Training Centre (IPSTC)’s new modern Counter-Improvised Explosive Device (C-IED) Complex at the Humanitarian Peace […]
CDF CHAIRS 9TH NDU-K REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
General Charles Kahariri, Chief of the Defence Forces (CDF) and Chairperson of the National Defence University-Kenya (NDU-K) Council, chaired the 9th University Regular Council Meeting at the International Peace Support […]
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 […]