- KDF HOLDS MASHUJAA DAY GOLF TOURNAMENT
- KDF TROOPS PROVIDE WATER FOR LOCALS IN SILALE
- KDF JOINS KENYANS TO MARK MASHUJAA DAY CELEBRATIONS
- MASHUJAA DAY GUARD OF HONOR FEATURES FIRST FEMALE COMMANDER
- KAF CONVENES FORMATION COMMANDERS’ MEETING
- NEW PILOT INSTRUCTORS BOLSTER CAPACITY BUILDING IN KENYA’S AIR FORCE
- CDF VISITS MARIAKANI GARRISON
- JOINT COMMAND AND STAFF COLLEGE VISIT TO NDU (K) AND 2 BDE
- EAC PARTNER STATES’ MILITARY ACADEMIES CONVENE IN NAIROBI
- DEFENCE MINISTRY PERFORMANCE CONTRACT FOR 2024/2025 RATIFIED
- KDF SOLDIERS MARK KDF DAY
- KDF CANCER AWARENESS AND PREVENTION
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
KDF HOLDS MASHUJAA DAY GOLF TOURNAMENT
The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) recently organised a Mashujaa Day Golf Tournament at the Sea Link Par 71 Mombasa Golf Course in Mombasa County. The event was graced by the […]
KDF TROOPS PROVIDE WATER FOR LOCALS IN SILALE
The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF), under Operation Maliza Uhalifu (OMU), recently distributed water to residents of Chuwuw village, Silale Location in Tiaty East, Baringo County. This initiative aimed to alleviate […]
KDF JOINS KENYANS TO MARK MASHUJAA DAY CELEBRATIONS
The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) joined Kenyans on Sunday, 20th October 2024, in commemorating the 61st Mashujaa Day celebrations at Kwale Stadium, Kwale County. The event was presided over by […]
MASHUJAA DAY GUARD OF HONOR FEATURES FIRST FEMALE COMMANDER
During today’s Mashujaa Day 2024 celebrations at Kwale Stadium, a notable highlight will be the presence of the Guard of Honor (GoH) commanded by Lieutenant Colonel Faith Mwagandi, marking a […]
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 […]