- FORGING COMBAT READINESS THROUGH PRECISION, POWER AND DISCIPLINE
- DEFRA MARKSMEN SHINE WITH FIVE-MEDAL HAUL AT NATIONAL SHOOTING CHAMPIONSHIP
- FORGING BATTLE-READY LEADERS FOR OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE
- KENYA NAVY CHAMPIONS AFRICAN MARITIME SECURITY AND STRATEGIC COOPERATION
- KDF BOXERS DELIVER SIX-MEDAL PUNCH AT AFRICAN CHAMPIONSHIPS
- KENYA AND SOUTH KOREA ADVANCE DEFENCE COOPERATION
- BOOSTING DEFENCE SELF-RELIANCE THROUGH LOCAL INNOVATION AND PRODUCTION
- ADVANCING REGIONAL MARITIME SECURITY COOPERATION
- KDF STRENGTHENS PERSONNEL WELFARE TO BOOST MORALE AND OPERATIONAL READINESS
- KENYA HONOURS HEROES OF SERVICE AND SACRIFICE
- BEYOND THE PARADE GROUND: KENYA AIR FORCE EXTENDS COMPASSION TO VULNERABLE CHILDREN
- BRIDGING COMMUNITIES THROUGH CARE AND ENGAGEMENT IN HOOSINGO
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 ‘ndc'(K)
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 MGH CBS ‘ndc’ (TZ) ‘psc’ (K)
Commander Kenya Army
Maj Gen B Waliaula MGH CBS ‘ndu'(China) ‘psc'(K) ‘acsc'(USA)
Commander Kenya Air Force
Maj Gen P O Otieno MGH EBS ‘ndc'(K) ‘psc'(K)
Commander Kenya Navy
LATEST NEWS
FORGING COMBAT READINESS THROUGH PRECISION, POWER AND DISCIPLINE
Physical fitness, mental resilience and disciplined execution are fundamental to military effectiveness. Beyond the battlefield, competitive martial arts such as Taekwondo sharpen these attributes, developing agility, tactical awareness, self-control and […]
DEFRA MARKSMEN SHINE WITH FIVE-MEDAL HAUL AT NATIONAL SHOOTING CHAMPIONSHIP
Precision, speed and composure under pressure are hallmarks of exceptional marksmanship and essential attributes of military professionalism. These qualities propelled the Defence Forces Rifle Association (DEFRA) pistol team to an […]
FORGING BATTLE-READY LEADERS FOR OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE
Effective military leadership is forged through rigorous training, tactical proficiency and the ability to make decisive judgments under pressure. Strengthening these competencies among Senior Non-Commissioned Officers (SNCOs) is critical to […]
KENYA NAVY CHAMPIONS AFRICAN MARITIME SECURITY AND STRATEGIC COOPERATION
Growing geopolitical uncertainty, piracy, transnational maritime crime and emerging technological threats demand stronger African-led security cooperation to safeguard strategic sea lanes, maritime trade and continental economic interests. The Kenya Defence […]
OUR SERVICES
KDF DAY
CDF REAFFIRMS OPERATIONAL READINESS, TROOP WELFARE AND MILITARY MODERNISATION
The Chief of the Defence Forces (CDF), General Charles Kahariri, has reaffirmed the Kenya Defence Forces’ (KDF) commitment to operational readiness, troop welfare and military modernisation as key pillars of […]
CENTCOM COMMANDER REINFORCES OPERATIONAL READINESS AND TROOP WELFARE IN BONI ENCLAVE
The General Officer Commanding Central Command (CENTCOM), Major General William Kamoiro, visited Operation Amani Boni (OAB) to assess operational readiness, review the prevailing security situation and reinforce personnel welfare as […]
EASTERN COMMAND REAFFIRMS MISSION READINESS AND HONOURS TROOPS’ SACRIFICE IN SOMALIA
The General Officer Commanding Eastern Command, Major General Luka Kutto, visited Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) troops serving under the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) in Kismayo, […]