- HONOURING THE LIFE, SERVICE AND ENDURING LEGACY OF LIEUTENANT COLONEL KIMARO
- KDF AUSSOM FEMALE PERSONNEL PROMOTE WOMEN’S ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT
- KENYA CHAMPIONS INCLUSIVE SECURITY AND WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP IN GLOBAL PEACE
- SHARPENING COMMAND ACCOUNTABILITY AND OPERATIONAL READINESS
- STRENGTHENING MARITIME SECURITY THROUGH KENYA–EU PARTNERSHIP
- KDF EXPLORES CUTTING-EDGE DEFENCE TECHNOLOGIES AND STRENGTHENS STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS AT AFRIDEX 2026
- AGENTS OF CHANGE: KENQRF FET ENGAGES WOMEN IN BOIKENE
- KENYA AND EU UNITE TO TACKLE EMERGING REGIONAL SECURITY THREATS
- DIALOGUE FOR PEACE, UNITY AND SECURITY
- KENYA SPEARHEADS REGIONAL MARITIME SECURITY STRATEGY TO SAFEGUARD SHARED WATERS
- STRENGTHENING KDF AND SOMALIA TIES THROUGH STRATEGIC ENGAGEMENT
- REINFORCING SPIRITUAL WELL-BEING AND RENEWAL AT DFRTS
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
HONOURING THE LIFE, SERVICE AND ENDURING LEGACY OF LIEUTENANT COLONEL KIMARO
History is shaped by individuals whose courage, determination and vision transcend their time, leaving behind legacies that continue to inspire generations. For the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF), honouring such trailblazers […]
KDF AUSSOM FEMALE PERSONNEL PROMOTE WOMEN’S ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT
Sustainable peace is strengthened when communities have the opportunity to improve their livelihoods and build economic resilience. In Dhobley, Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) female personnel serving under the African Union […]
KENYA CHAMPIONS INCLUSIVE SECURITY AND WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP IN GLOBAL PEACE
Meaningful participation of women in peace and security is essential to building effective, inclusive and responsive military institutions. Integrating gender perspectives into military planning, operations and peace support missions enhances […]
SHARPENING COMMAND ACCOUNTABILITY AND OPERATIONAL READINESS
The Kenya Army has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening command accountability, institutional efficiency and operational readiness through the signing of Performance Contracts between the Commander Kenya Army, Lieutenant General David […]
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, […]