- KDF TROOPS CONDUCTS CIMIC ACTIVITIES FOR MUKUTANI RESIDENTS, BARINGO COUNTY
- KENYA DEFENCE FORCES ANNUAL SERGEANT MAJORS SEMINAR HELD AT HUMANITARIAN PEACE SUPPORT SCHOOL, EMBAKASI
- CS DUALE HOSTS UAE AMBASSADOR
- CS DEFENCE DUALE CHAIRS FRIENDS OF THE EAST AFRICAN STANDBY FORCE MEETING
- KENYA QRF AND BRAZILIAN JUNGLE WARFARE MOBILE TRAINING TEAM LAUNCH THREE-WEEK JUNGLE WARFARE TRAINING IN BENI, EASTERN DRC
- THE VICE CHIEF OF DEFENCE FORCES CHAIRS THE REGULAR JOINT COMMAND AND STAFF COLLEGE CONTROL BOARD MEETING
- CS DUALE MEETS OMBUDSMAN CHAIRPERSON
- CS DUALE MEETS KNCHR CHAIRPERSON
- ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH FAMILY DAY CELEBRATIONS
- KENYA QRF AND SOUTH AFRICA BATTALION DEPLOYED UNDER MONUSCO CONDUCTS PATROL ALONG BENI-ERINGETI MSR
- SHORTLISTED SPECIALIST OFFICERS AND TRADESMEN/WOMEN 2023
- MWAK OFFERS ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM TO MILITARY WIVES
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
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
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
Maj Gen J M Omenda MGH EBS SS OGW ‘rcds'(UK) ‘psc'(K)
Commander Kenya Air Force
Maj Gen J L Mutai MGH, MBS, ‘ndc’ (K) ‘psc’ (K)
Commander Kenya Navy
LATEST NEWS
KDF TROOPS CONDUCTS CIMIC ACTIVITIES FOR MUKUTANI RESIDENTS, BARINGO COUNTY
KDF troops stationed at Mukutani Forward Operating Base (FOB) under ‘Operation Maliza Uhalifu’ (OMU) conducted a humanitarian outreach program for the residents of Mukutani in Baringo County. The move was […]
KENYA DEFENCE FORCES ANNUAL SERGEANT MAJORS SEMINAR HELD AT HUMANITARIAN PEACE SUPPORT SCHOOL, EMBAKASI
The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), General Francis Ogolla on 21 September 2023 officiated the annual KDF Sergeant Majors’ seminar at the Humanitarian Peace Support School (HPSS), Embakasi. Under the […]
CS DUALE HOSTS UAE AMBASSADOR
The Cabinet Secretary for Defence Hon. Aden Duale has today hosted the Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to Kenya – His Excellency Dr. Salim Ibrahim bin Ahmed who […]
CS DEFENCE DUALE CHAIRS FRIENDS OF THE EAST AFRICAN STANDBY FORCE MEETING
The Cabinet Secretary (CS) for Defence, Hon. Aden Duale, today chaired a ‘Friends’ of the East African Standby Force (FoEASF) meeting at the Holiday Inn hotel in Two Rivers Mall, […]
OUR SERVICES
NOTICE BOARD
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.