- KDF RECRUITMENT EXERCISE SPOT CHECK
- KENQRF TROOPS CONDUCT LONG-RANGE PATROL TO BOLSTER SECURITY
- COMMANDER CTF 154 VISITS KENYA NAVY
- KDF TROOPS BOOST LOCAL FOOTBALL THROUGH CIMIC OUTREACH AT DIFF
- BISHOP WALLACE NG’ANG’A PRESIDES OVER THE CONSECRATION OF ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH EMBAKASI GARRISON
- KDF ULINZI TAEKWONDO TEAM CROWNED CHAMPIONS AT NAKURU OPEN LEAGUE
- KDF RECRUITMENT EXERCISE ACROSS LAMU COUNTY
- KDF JOINS KENYANS IN CELEBRATING MASHUJAA DAY
- COMMANDER KENYA AIR FORCE VISITS LAIKIPIA AIR BASE
- ARMY CHIEFS’ CONCLAVE 2025 FOR UNITED NATIONS TROOP CONTRIBUTING COUNTRIES
- PRESIDENT RUTO LEADS KDF DAY CELEBRATIONS IN HONOUR OF FALLEN HEROES
- CS DEFENCE PRESIDES OVER GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY
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 Ketter CBS ‘ndc’ (TZ) ‘psc’ (K)
Commander Kenya Army
Maj Gen B Waliaula CBS ‘ndu'(China) ‘psc'(K) ‘acsc'(USA)
Commander Kenya Air Force
Maj Gen P O Otieno MGH EBS ‘ndc’ ‘psc'(K)
Commander Kenya Navy
LATEST NEWS
KDF RECRUITMENT EXERCISE SPOT CHECK
The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) successfully conducted a recruitment exercise in Gilgil, Nakuru County, as part of its nationwide drive to enlist qualified, disciplined, and physically fit young Kenyans into […]
KENQRF TROOPS CONDUCT LONG-RANGE PATROL TO BOLSTER SECURITY
Troops from the Kenyan Quick Reaction Force (KENQRF), serving under the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (MONUSCO), recently conducted a long-range patrol across Mbau, […]
COMMANDER CTF 154 VISITS KENYA NAVY
In continued efforts to strengthen maritime partnerships, Brigadier Sankale Kiswaa, Deputy Commander Kenya Navy hosted Commodore Andrea Bielli, Commander Combined Task Force (CTF) 154 at the Kenya Navy Headquarters in […]
KDF TROOPS BOOST LOCAL FOOTBALL THROUGH CIMIC OUTREACH AT DIFF
Kenya Defence Forces troops based in the Diff region, hosted a Civil-Military Cooperation outreach featuring a football match with Diff Boys Football Club on 18th October 2025. The gesture geared […]
OUR SERVICES
NOTICE BOARD
KDF DAY
PRESIDENT RUTO LEADS KDF DAY CELEBRATIONS IN HONOUR OF FALLEN HEROES
The Commander-in-Chief of the Defence Forces and President of the Republic of Kenya, Dr. William Ruto, on Tuesday led the 13th Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) Day celebrations at Moi Barracks, […]
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 […]