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- CDF VISITS KDF SOLDIERS IN ATMIS SECTOR TWO AND IN WAJIR AIR BASE
- KENYA NAVY HOSTS DISABILITY AWARENESS SEMINAR: PROMOTING INCLUSIVITY FOR ALL
- KENYA ARMY COMMANDER´S TROPHY GOLF TOURNAMENT
- KENSIG-3 PERSONNEL GRADUATE FROM M-UAS TRAINING AT MONUSCO-GOMA
- KENYA SPACE AGENCY LAUNCHES STAKEHOLDER FORUM FOR DRAFT SPACE BILL 2024
- JOINT COMMAND AND STAFF COLLEGE (JCSC) KAREN BIDS FAREWEL TO SOUTH AFRICAN DIRECTING STAFF
- DEFMIS ORGANIZES MEDICAL CAMP FOR RETIREES AND BENEFICIARIES
- CDF CHAIRS NDU-K 8TH REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
- KENYA NAVY EXTENDS SUPPORT TO SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN
- ENHANCING OPERATIONAL READINESS
- DEFENCE SACCO BOARD AND SUPERVISORY COMMITTEE WORKSHOP COMMENCES
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