- UNITED FOR CLIMATE ACTION THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS
- MOD SHOWCASES SPACE TECHNOLOGY AND HUMAN ORIGINS AT GLOBAL DATA FESTIVAL
- BUILDING DIGITAL RESILIENCE FOR THE MODERN SOLDIER
- BOLSTERING COMMAND AND LEADERSHIP FOR MISSION READINESS
- SHAPING STRATEGIC LEADERS FOR COLLECTIVE SECURITY
- AUGMENTING LEADERSHIP FOR STRATEGIC SECURITY AND DEFENCE DIPLOMACY
- STRENTHENING DEFENCE DIPLOMACY THROUGH STRATEGIC ACADEMIC ENGAGEMENT
- LEVERAGING DATA AND SPACE TECHNOLOGY FOR NATIONAL TRANSFORMATION
- 63 YEARS OF SELF RULE
- SPORTING EXCELLENCE AS A CATALYST FOR MILITARY LEADERSHIP
- DEFENCE DIPLOMACY THROUGH STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS
- ENHANCING VETERAN WELFARE THROUGH COMMUNITY REINTEGRATION
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 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
UNITED FOR CLIMATE ACTION THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS
In commemoration of World Environment Day and in line with the Presidential directive on environmental conservation and the national tree-growing initiative, the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF), in collaboration with government […]
MOD SHOWCASES SPACE TECHNOLOGY AND HUMAN ORIGINS AT GLOBAL DATA FESTIVAL
From satellites orbiting hundreds of kilometres above the earth to the archaeological record of humanity’s earliest innovation in the Lake Turkana Basin, the Ministry of Defence showcased the breadth of […]
BUILDING DIGITAL RESILIENCE FOR THE MODERN SOLDIER
In an increasingly interconnected world, the information environment has emerged as a critical domain of national security. The rapid growth of digital technologies, social media platforms and artificial intelligence has […]
BOLSTERING COMMAND AND LEADERSHIP FOR MISSION READINESS
Professional armed forces depend on strong leadership, clear command structures and a deliberate system of talent development to maintain operational effectiveness and institutional excellence. The recognition and advancement of deserving […]
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 […]