- JOINT COMMAND AND STAFF COLLEGE (JCSC) VISITS 110 BRIGADE
- NURTURING YOUNG MINDS, SHAPING BRIGHTER FUTURES
- BEYOND THE FAIRWAYS: KDF PARTNERSHIPS BRING JOY TO YOUNG LEARNERS
- KENYA ADVANCES COLLECTIVE SECURITY AGENDA IN GREAT LAKES REGION
- KENYA AND PARTNERS DEEPEN INTELLIGENCE COOPERATION TO COUNTER TERRORISM
- A FOUNDATION OF FAITH, UNITY AND SPIRITUAL WELL-BEING IN THE KDF
- INSTILLING DISCIPLINE, FORGING LEADERS AND STRENGTHENING MISSION READINESS
- KDF STRENGTHENS SPIRITUAL WELFARE AND RELIGIOUS INCLUSIVITY AT KARARE BARRACKS
- EAC DELEGATES MEET IN KISUMU TO PLAN FOR USHIRIKIANO IMARA 2027
- KDF ADVANCES VETERANS’ WELFARE THROUGH STRATEGIC POLICY REFORMS
- BEYOND THE UNIFORM: KDF DAY BRINGS HOPE TO VULNERABLE LEARNERS
- KENYA AIR FORCE DRIVES AFRICAN AIR POWER INTEGRATION FOR MULTINATIONAL DISASTER RESPONSE
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
NURTURING YOUNG MINDS, SHAPING BRIGHTER FUTURES
A strong educational foundation is the cornerstone of lifelong learning, nurturing confidence, creativity and essential skills that prepare young learners for future academic success. On 16 October 2026, Defence Headquarters […]
BEYOND THE FAIRWAYS: KDF PARTNERSHIPS BRING JOY TO YOUNG LEARNERS
Strategic partnerships and meaningful community engagement are powerful instruments for transforming lives, nurturing hope and strengthening the bond between the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) and the communities it serves. The […]
KENYA ADVANCES COLLECTIVE SECURITY AGENDA IN GREAT LAKES REGION
Strengthening regional security cooperation, defence diplomacy and coordinated responses to emerging threats remains critical to addressing instability and safeguarding peace across the Great Lakes Region. The Ministry of Defence and […]
KENYA AND PARTNERS DEEPEN INTELLIGENCE COOPERATION TO COUNTER TERRORISM
Strengthening intelligence cooperation, joint operational planning and inter-agency coordination remains central to countering evolving terrorist threats and enhancing regional security. The strategic partnership between Kenya, the United Kingdom and the […]
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, […]