- ULINZI TAEKWONDO DOMINATES MAZINGIRA CUP, SETS SIGHTS ON INTERNATIONAL GLORY
- FOSTERING REGIONAL COOPERATION IN COUNTER-TERRORISM
- STRENGTHENING MILITARY HEALTHCARE THROUGH QUALITY CARE AND HOLISTIC WELLNESS
- CENTCOM COMMANDER REINFORCES OPERATIONAL READINESS AND TROOP WELFARE IN BONI ENCLAVE
- EASTERN COMMAND REAFFIRMS MISSION READINESS AND HONOURS TROOPS’ SACRIFICE IN SOMALIA
- KDF DAY 2026: HONOURING HEROES, UPLIFTING COMMUNITIES, STRENGTHENING NATIONAL UNITY
- KDF DAY MILESTONE: ISIOLO REGIONAL HOSPITAL BREAKS NEW GROUND IN ADVANCED SURGERY
- KDF DAY 2026: HONOURING SACRIFICE, STRENGTHENING MILITARY READINESS AND NATIONAL SERVICE
- KENYA’S FOREIGN POLICY AND STRATEGIC DIPLOMACY IN AN EVOLVING GLOBAL SECURITY LANDSCAPE
- KDF DAY 2026: DEFENCE LEADERSHIP REAFFIRMS FRONTLINE READINESS, TROOP WELFARE AND NATIONAL SECURITY
- JCSC HOSTS DELEGATION FROM THE NIGERIAN ARMED FORCES COMMAND AND STAFF COLLEGE
- KENYA, NIGERIA STRENGTHEN DEFENCE PARTNERSHIP THROUGH STRATEGIC MILITARY EDUCATION
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
ULINZI TAEKWONDO DOMINATES MAZINGIRA CUP, SETS SIGHTS ON INTERNATIONAL GLORY
The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) Ulinzi Taekwondo Team delivered a commanding performance at the Mazingira Cup Taekwondo League Championship held in Kisumu from 10 to 11 October 2026, emerging overall […]
FOSTERING REGIONAL COOPERATION IN COUNTER-TERRORISM
Effective counter-terrorism efforts rely on regional cooperation, shared intelligence and a collective understanding of the evolving drivers of violent extremism. Against this backdrop, the National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC) today […]
STRENGTHENING MILITARY HEALTHCARE THROUGH QUALITY CARE AND HOLISTIC WELLNESS
The Director of Medical Services (DMS), Major General (Dr) Francis Kuria, visited Lang’ata Level II Hospital and the Defence Forces Wellness Centre (DFWC) at Lang’ata Garrison on 14 October 2026, […]
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 […]
OUR SERVICES
KDF DAY
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, […]
KDF DAY 2026: HONOURING HEROES, UPLIFTING COMMUNITIES, STRENGTHENING NATIONAL UNITY
The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) marked KDF Day 2026 with a powerful display of patriotism, remembrance and compassionate service, honouring fallen heroes, celebrating the dedication of military personnel and extending […]