- ENHANCED SECURITY AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT FOR THE LAPSSET PROJECT
- COMMANDER KENYA AIR FORCE MEETS WO2 HELLEN OBIRI
- JCSC CELEBRATES CENTENARY MILESTONE WITH OPENING OF COURSE NO. 100 OF 2025
- CHAMPIONS TRIUMPH IN THE KENYA DEFENCE FORCES CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS
- KENYAN AND INDIAN BATTALIONS SUCCESSFULLY CONDUCT JOINT FIRE DRILL IN GOMA, DRC
- THANKSGIVING CEREMONY FOR RETIRED KDF CHAPLAINS
- OAB TROOPS ENHANCE EDUCATION IN LAMU AND GARISSA COUNTIES
- HQ KENYA ARMY NEW YEAR CELEBRATION
- ST. PETER AND PAUL CATHOLIC CHURCH LAUNCHES JUBILEE YEAR OF PRAYER 2025
- KDF PARTNERS WITH COUNTY MEDICS AT LOMELO
- KNB MANDA BAY VISITS ANIDAN.K CHILDREN’S HOME
- STRENGTHENING COMMUNITY BONDS
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 Charles M Kahariri, EBS, ‘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, CBS, ‘ndc’ ‘psc'(K)
Commander Kenya Navy
LATEST NEWS
ENHANCED SECURITY AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT FOR THE LAPSSET PROJECT
Commander Operation Amani Boni, Brigadier Joel Maiyo, recently visited the ongoing Lamu Port-South Sudan-Ethiopia-Transport (LAPSSET) project. Multi-agency teams have played a pivotal role in advancing the LAPSSET Corridor Project, a […]
COMMANDER KENYA AIR FORCE MEETS WO2 HELLEN OBIRI
The Commander of the Kenya Air Force, Major General Fatuma Ahmed, on 13th January 2025 met with Warrant Officer 2 (WO2) Hellen Obiri, the 2024 Boston Marathon Champion, at the […]
JCSC CELEBRATES CENTENARY MILESTONE WITH OPENING OF COURSE NO. 100 OF 2025
The Commandant Joint Command and Staff College (JCSC), Major General Eric Kinuthia, officially inaugurated Junior Joint Command and Staff Course No. 100 of 2025 (100/25) on Monday, January 13, 2025, […]
CHAMPIONS TRIUMPH IN THE KENYA DEFENCE FORCES CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS
The 44th edition of the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) Cross Country Championships was held today, Friday, January 10, 2025, at the Ulinzi Sports Complex in Lang’ata. The event brought together […]
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 […]