- KDF CONDUCTED AREA DOMINATING PATROLS IN THE AREAS OF OFAI, BADIMBESI, SESA AND IDOHU ALONG KOMANDA – BENI ROAD
- DEFENCE PS RECEIVES NAUTICAL CHARTS OF THE LAMU ARCHIPELAGO
- DEFENCE PS HOSTS OFFICIALS FROM THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF THE MINISTRY OF PUBLIC SERVICE
- DEFENCE PS HOLDS TALKS WITH US OFFICIALS ON CAPACITY BUILDING OF CIVILIAN COMPONENTS AT MoD.
- MILITARY AIRLIFTS TEACHERS WORKING NEAR BONI FOREST TO SCHOOLS AS LEARNING RESUMES
- CS HOSTS BRIGADIER GENERAL MARKUS MADERS
- EACRF TROOPS RESTORE WATER SUPPLY TO RESIDENTS IN EASTERN DRC
- “SUGAR MILLERS” UPSET ULINZI FOOTBALL CLUB
- STRENGTHENING CULTURAL ROOTS
- DEFENCE CS HOSTS UK SPECIAL ENVOY
- DEFENCE CS HOSTS UN SPECIAL ENVOY
- PS MEETS HEADS OF DEPARTMENT AND CIVILIAN STAFF AT DEFENCE HEADQUARTERS
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. Dr. WILLIAM SAMOEI RUTO , CGH
PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF KENYA AND COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF OF THE DEFENCE FORCES
THE HON. ADEN BARE DUALE, EGH. MP
CABINET SECRETARY
GEN ROBERT KIBOCHI EGH CBS, PhD
CHIEF OF THE DEFENCE FORCES
HON. PATRICK MARIRU
PRINCIPAL SECRETARY
LT GEN F O OGOLLA MGH EBS HSC ‘ndc’ (K) ‘psc’ (FRA)
VICE CHIEF OF THE DEFENCE FORCES
SERVICE COMMANDERS
Lt Gen Peter Mbogo Njiru MGH CBS ‘rcds’ (UK) ‘psc’ (K)
Commander Kenya Army
Maj Gen J M Omenda EBS SS OGW ‘rcds’ (UK) ‘psc’ (K)
Commander Kenya Air Force
Maj Gen J L Mutai MGH, MBS, ‘ndc’ (K) ‘psc’ (K)
Commander Kenya Navy
LATEST NEWS
KDF CONDUCTED AREA DOMINATING PATROLS IN THE AREAS OF OFAI, BADIMBESI, SESA AND IDOHU ALONG KOMANDA – BENI ROAD
On 31 Jan 22, The Kenyan Quick Reaction Force contingent deployed in the Democratic Republic of Congo under the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in DR Congo (MONUSCO) conducted area […]
DEFENCE PS RECEIVES NAUTICAL CHARTS OF THE LAMU ARCHIPELAGO
Defence Principal Secretary Patrick Mariru has today received the Nautical Maritime Charts of the Lamu Archipelago in Kenya from the Indian High Commissioner to Kenya, Her Excellency Namgya Khampa at […]
DEFENCE PS HOSTS OFFICIALS FROM THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF THE MINISTRY OF PUBLIC SERVICE
The Principal Secretary for Defence Hon. Patrick Mariru has today hosted officials from the Management Consultancy Services Division under the State Department of Public Service, Gender and Affirmative Action. The […]
DEFENCE PS HOLDS TALKS WITH US OFFICIALS ON CAPACITY BUILDING OF CIVILIAN COMPONENTS AT MoD.
Defence Principal Secretary, Patrick Mariru has today hosted officials from the United States at the Defence Headquarters, where they held substantive engagement on building the capacity of the civilian component […]
OUR SERVICES
NOTICE BOARD
KDF DAY
KDF TROOPS IN ATMIS OBSERVE KDF DAY
Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) troops deployed in Somalia under African Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) on 14 October 2022 joined the KDF fraternity in celebrating the KDF day themed, “soldier […]
KDF DAY 2022 CELEBRATIONS
President William Ruto follows entertainment by Laikipia Air Base schools and a flypast by Kenya Air Force aircraft.
KDF 2022 Celebrations
President William Ruto is taken through Kenya Air Force aircraft static display, Kenya Army and Kenya Navy display stands.