- EXERCISE CUTLASS EXPRESS 2021 KICKS OFF IN MOMBASA
- POSTINGS, PROMOTIONS AND APPOINTMENTS
- BE MISSION READY
- “THANK YOU KDF” FROM THE LOCALS
- MEDALS FOR KDF PEACE MONITORS IN SOUTH SUDAN
- CDF VISITS AIR COMPONENT AT MOMBASA FOB
- 700 BENEFIT FROM KDF MEDICAL CAMP AT KIUNGA
- KENYA NAVY RESCUES CREW OF SEVEN FROM A CAPSIZING BOAT
- JOINT FIELD TRAINING EXERCISE FOR MISSION READINESS
- KDF BREATHES NEW LIFE INTO MARARANI, LAMU COUNTY
- KDF DONATES MEDICAL EQUIPMENT AND PHARMACEUTICAL SUPPLIES TO FAZA HOSPITAL AND MBWAJUMWALI HEALTH CENTRE IN LAMU COUNTY
- KDF HANDS OVER FOUR CLASSROOMS AND A SPORTS STADIUM AT RAS KAMBONI, SOMALIA
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 F. O. OGOLLA MGH EBS HSC ‘ndc’ (K) ‘psc’ (FRA)
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 J . M Omenda
Commander Kenya Air Force
Maj Gen J. L. Mutai MGH, MBS, ‘ndc’ (K) ‘psc’ (K)
Commander Kenya Navy
LATEST NEWS
EXERCISE CUTLASS EXPRESS 2021 KICKS OFF IN MOMBASA
Commander United States Africa Command (USAFRICOM) Gen Stephen Townsend officiated the opening ceremony of Cutlass Express 21 (CE21) at Bandari Maritime Academy in Mombasa on 26 July 2021. Cutlass Express […]
POSTINGS, PROMOTIONS AND APPOINTMENTS
His Excellency Hon Uhuru Kenyatta, President of the Republic of Kenya, and Commander-in-Chief of the Defence Forces has today promoted Maj Gen Francis O Ogolla to the rank of Lieutenant […]
BE MISSION READY
HE Hon Uhuru Kenyatta, President of the Republic of Kenya and Commander in Chief of the Defence Forces visited troops participating in the Multi Agency Field Training Exercise (FTX). The […]
“THANK YOU KDF” FROM THE LOCALS
When you are happy, you show it or voice it. The people of Kiunga; happy to receive medical care by KDF doctors, made assorted hand made items and handed them […]
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.