- DEFENCE PS BREAKS GROUND FOR KDF HOUSING UNITS
- TRIUMPHANT KDF BOXERS RETURN HOME FROM AFRICAN CHAMPIONSHIPS
- CS DEFENCE TOURS UHURU GARDENS NATIONAL MONUMENT AND MUSEUM
- KDF CONDUCTS MEDICAMP AND DONATES FOODSTUFF
- KMA HOLDS 5TH COMMANDANT’S INTER-INTAKE SPORTS COMPETITION
- COMMANDERS LEAD KDF TEAMS AS ELITE ATHLETES SHINE AT STANDARD CHARTERED MARATHON
- ARCHBISHOP CONSECRATES ST. JAMES ANGLICAN CHURCH
- PUBLIC PARTICIPATION FOR THE DRAFT KENYA SPACE BILL 2024
- THE NAVY GREEN MISSION
- DEFENCE HEADQUARTERS ACADEMY HOLDS GRADUATION CEREMONY
- ENLIGHTENING LEARNERS ON FIRST AID CARE
- KDF PROMOTES HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF CHILDREN IN KAPAU
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
DEFENCE PS BREAKS GROUND FOR KDF HOUSING UNITS
The Principal Secretary for Defence, Dr. Patrick Mariru, has initiated the construction of 152 housing units at Mariakani Garrison, Mombasa County. This project aims to provide quality, decent housing for […]
TRIUMPHANT KDF BOXERS RETURN HOME FROM AFRICAN CHAMPIONSHIPS
The Defence Forces Amateur Boxing Association (DEFABA) boxers have returned back home after achieving impressive results at the Africa Federation Boxing Championships (AFBC) held in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo. […]
CS DEFENCE TOURS UHURU GARDENS NATIONAL MONUMENT AND MUSEUM
On the 29th October morning , Defence Cabinet Secretary Hon. Soipan Tuya toured the Uhuru Gardens National Monument and Museum (UGNM&M) to familiarize herself with the landmark facility. She was […]
KDF CONDUCTS MEDICAMP AND DONATES FOODSTUFF
The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF), operating under Operation Maliza Uhalifu (OMU), recently provided humanitarian assistance to residents of the Lorian settlement in Samburu County. The troops distributed various food supplies […]
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 […]