- KENYA–UK DEFENCE PARTNERSHIP TARGETS EMERGING SECURITY THREATS AND FUTURE WARFARE
- EARLY DETECTION SAVES LIVES: KDF RALLIES AGAINST CANCER
- KDF TROOPS ADVANCE COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE IN AFMADHOW
- DEFMIS EXPANDS ACCESS TO WORLD-CLASS SPECIALISED HEALTHCARE
- MISSION READY: KDF PEACEKEEPERS SHARPEN PROTECTIVE MOBILITY AND DEFENSIVE CAPABILITIES
- KENYA–UN PARTNERSHIP DRIVES PEACE OPERATIONS AND REGIONAL STABILITY
- STRENGTHENING INSTITUTIONAL INTEGRITY THROUGH ACCOUNTABILITY AND PROFESSIONAL OVERSIGHT
- BEYOND DEFENCE: KDF MOBILISES SPECIALISED RESCUE TEAMS TO SAVE LIVES IN EASTLEIGH
- BEYOND THE FAIRWAYS: KDF DRIVES WELLNESS, UNITY AND ESPRIT DE CORPS THROUGH GOLF
- KENYA NAVY HANDBALL TEAM STORMS PREMIER LEAGUE AFTER STELLAR DEBUT SEASON
- EYES IN THE SKY, SECURITY AT SEA: KENYA NAVY STRENGTHENS DRONE WARFARE CAPABILITIES
- EARLY DETECTION, STRONGER HOPE: KDF STEPS UP FIGHT AGAINST BREAST CANCER
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
KENYA–UK DEFENCE PARTNERSHIP TARGETS EMERGING SECURITY THREATS AND FUTURE WARFARE
The Chief of the Defence Forces (CDF), General Charles Kahariri, today held bilateral talks with the United Kingdom’s Chief of Joint Operations, Air Marshal Allan Paul Marshall, focusing on expanding […]
EARLY DETECTION SAVES LIVES: KDF RALLIES AGAINST CANCER
Cancer awareness, early detection and holistic well-being remain central to safeguarding personnel welfare, promoting healthy lifestyles and sustaining a resilient, mission-ready force. The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) continues to champion […]
KDF TROOPS ADVANCE COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE IN AFMADHOW
Access to quality healthcare is essential to community resilience, public well-being and sustainable peace. In Somalia, Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) troops serving under the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission […]
DEFMIS EXPANDS ACCESS TO WORLD-CLASS SPECIALISED HEALTHCARE
Quality healthcare is a strategic investment in military welfare, force resilience and operational readiness. Through international medical partnerships, the Defence Forces Medical Insurance Scheme (DEFMIS) continues to broaden access to […]
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, […]