- FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT STRENGTHENS COMMUNITY TIES
- HONOURING SERVICE, STRENGTHENING BONDS WITH VETERANS
- NURTURING FAITH, STRENGTHENING FAMILIES AND SERVICE
- SWINGS, STRATEGY AND THE SPIRIT OF SERVICE
- KENYA ADVANCES DEFENCE DIPLOMACY, GLOBAL PEACE AND SECURITY PARTNERSHIPS
- SERVING THROUGH EVERY DROP
- CAPACITY IN PUBLIC ASSET AND LIABILITY MANAGEMENT
- HARNESSING TECHNOLOGY TO TRANSFORM AIR FORCE LOGISTICS
- DCHS GRADUATES CHARGED TO UPHOLD PROFESSIONALISM IN MILITARY HEALTHCARE
- KDF AND TPDF HOLD 2ND PROXIMITY COMMANDERS’ SECURITY MEETING
- ARROWHEAD: GENERAL (RTD) ROBERT KIBOCHI’S JOURNEY OF SERVICE, COMMAND AND INTELLECTUAL LEADERSHIP
- STRENGTHENING OVERSIGHT FOR ENHANCED EXCELLENCE
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
FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT STRENGTHENS COMMUNITY TIES
Sport continues to demonstrate its vital role in fostering trust, building resilience, and creating meaningful connections between security agencies and local communities. In Elwak Town, this spirit came to life […]
HONOURING SERVICE, STRENGTHENING BONDS WITH VETERANS
Military veterans remain an important part of the Defence Forces community, carrying with them a wealth of experience, institutional knowledge and values that continue to inspire and mentor serving personnel. […]
NURTURING FAITH, STRENGTHENING FAMILIES AND SERVICE
Faith, family and servant leadership are important pillars of military resilience, providing personnel with the spiritual strength, moral grounding and support systems needed to navigate the demands of service. These […]
SWINGS, STRATEGY AND THE SPIRIT OF SERVICE
Golf is more than a competitive sport. It demands discipline, concentration, resilience and strategic thinking while providing a valuable platform for networking, camaraderie and strengthening relationships within the Defence Forces […]
OUR SERVICES
KDF DAY
PRESIDENT RUTO LEADS KDF DAY CELEBRATIONS IN HONOUR OF FALLEN HEROES
The Commander-in-Chief of the Defence Forces and President of the Republic of Kenya, Dr. William Ruto, on Tuesday led the 13th Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) Day celebrations at Moi Barracks, […]
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 […]