- MWAK QUARTERLY MEETING REFLECTS ON ACHIEVEMENTS AND WAY FORWARD
- DEPUTY ARMY COMMANDER COMMENDS KDF TROOPS FOR THEIR OFFENSIVE OPERATIONS AGAINST TERRORISM
- KDF NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS
- KDF QUICK REACTION FORCE READY TO DEPLOY TO CONGO
- OPENING OF LARISORO MATERNITY WARD
- KDF HANDS-OVER OLOOMAIYANA WATER PROJECT TO THE COMMUNITY
- DEFENCE CABINET SECRETARY OVERSEES THE HANDING OVER CEREMONY OF A MULTI-FUNCTION DRILL FACILITY TO THE KENYA NAVY
- COMMODORE DAN CHARLEBOIS OF THE ROYAL CANADIAN NAVY VISITS KENYA NAVY HEADQUARTERS
- CIVILIAN STAFF RETIREMENT FAREWELL
- COMMANDER PEPIJN VERSTAND OF THE ROYAL NETHERLANDS NAVY VISITS THE KENYA NAVY HEADQUARTERS
- “AKUFAAYE KWA DHIKI NDIYE RAFIKI” KDF DELIVERS AID TO GOMA IN DRC
- KDF TROOPS IN SOMALIA COMMEMORATE WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY
The Executive Order No. 2 of May 2013 (Revised February 2020) 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. PRESIDENT UHURU KENYATTA, CGH
PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF KENYA AND COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF OF THE DEFENCE FORCES
AMB. DR. MONICA JUMA, (Oxon), EGH
CABINET SECRETARY
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
GEN ROBERT. K. KIBOCHI EGH CBS ‘ndc’ (K) ‘psc’ (UK)
CHIEF OF THE DEFENCE FORCES
HON. P. O. ODOYO, CBS
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY
DR. I. M. MOHAMED,CBS
PRINCIPAL SECRETARY
LT GEN L. MGHALU, MGH MBS ‘ndc’ (K) ‘psn’ (RSA)
VICE CHIEF OF THE DEFENCE FORCES
SERVICE COMMANDERS
Lt Gen W. R. Koipaton MGH CBS OGW ‘ndc’ (K) ‘psc’ (TZ)
Commander Kenya Army
Maj Gen F. O. Ogolla MGH, EBS, HSC, ‘ndc’ (K) ‘psc’ (FRA)
Commander Kenya Air Force
Maj Gen J. L. Mutai MGH, MBS, ‘ndc’ (K) ‘psc’ (K)
Commander Kenya Navy
LATEST NEWS
MWAK QUARTERLY MEETING REFLECTS ON ACHIEVEMENTS AND WAY FORWARD
The Military Wives Association of Kenya (MWAK) held its quarterly meeting yesterday (June 19, 2021). The event was presided by Mrs Tabitha Kibochi, spouse of the Chief of Defence Forces […]
DEPUTY ARMY COMMANDER COMMENDS KDF TROOPS FOR THEIR OFFENSIVE OPERATIONS AGAINST TERRORISM
Deputy Army Commander Major General (Maj Gen) Albert Kendagor visited Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) troops deployed in Operation Amani Boni (OAB) and those serving under the African Union Mission in […]
KDF NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS
Read all about KDF National development projects undertaken in May-June across the country. KDF has seen the launch of operational vehicles and engineering equipment, commissioning of Kenya Shipyards Limited, restoration […]
KDF QUICK REACTION FORCE READY TO DEPLOY TO CONGO
The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) General Robert Kibochi today handed over the Kenyan flag to the Quick Reaction Force (QRF) proceeding to the the United Nation Organisation Stabilization Mission […]
OUR SERVICES
NOTICE BOARD
KDF DAY
KDF DAY COMMEMORATION AT MARIAKINI GARRISON
The Cabinet Secretary (CS) for Defence Ambassador Dr. Monicah Juma led the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) and their families in marking the ninth KDF Day celebrations at Mariakani Garrison in […]
KDF BLOOD DONATION DRIVE
The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) conducted a nine days blood donation drive in the build up towards KDF Day celebrations. The blood donation excercise targeted KDF personnel and their families […]
KDF TROOPS IN SOMALIA DONATE DESKS AND FOOD TO LOCALS IN CELEBRATION OF KDF DAY
Dhobley District Commissioner Mr. Siyadh Mohammed said Mwangaza is a community-funded school that offers free education to IDPs, returnees, refugees and other needy children in the society with numbers increasing due to the peace that is taking root Somalia.