- EAC PARTNER STATES’ MILITARY ACADEMIES CONVENE IN NAIROBI
- DEFENCE MINISTRY PERFORMANCE CONTRACT FOR 2024/2025 RATIFIED
- KDF SOLDIERS MARK KDF DAY
- KDF CANCER AWARENESS AND PREVENTION
- HOME OF SAPPERS HOSTS KENYA DEFENCE FORCES DAY CELEBRATIONS
- KDF PERSONNEL CYCLE 104 KM FOR WORTHY CAUSE
- EPISCOPAL INSTALLATION OF BISHOP OF THE MILITARY ORDINARIATE OF KENYA
- JCSC PARTICIPATES IN MAZINGIRA DAY TREE PLANTING AT PROF. WANGARI MAATHAI INSTITUTE FOR PEACE AND ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
- HAITIAN PRIME MINISTER VISITS NDC
- KENYAN AND NEPALESE QUICK REACTION FORCES COMPLETE JOINT TRAINING IN DRC
- WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY CELEBRATED
- KAF HONORS KDF DAY WITH 52-KILOMETRE WALK
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
EAC PARTNER STATES’ MILITARY ACADEMIES CONVENE IN NAIROBI
The Commandants of Military Academies from East African Community (EAC) Partner States recently held a two-day meeting in Nairobi to strengthen cooperation among member states. The forum aimed to review […]
DEFENCE MINISTRY PERFORMANCE CONTRACT FOR 2024/2025 RATIFIED
The Cabinet Secretary for Defence, Hon. Soipan Tuya, on 16 October 24 hosted senior officers from the office of the Secretary to the Cabinet, for the vetting and validation of […]
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 […]
KDF CANCER AWARENESS AND PREVENTION
The Defence Forces Memorial Hospital (DFMH) marked Cancer Awareness Month on 14 October 2024, an event observed globally to raise awareness about cancer. This year’s theme, “No One Should Face […]
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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 […]