- UPDF TROOPS IN SOMALIA COMMENDED FOR PACIFYING SOMALIA
- DEPUTY COMMANDER KENYA ARMY VISITS TROOPS UNDER ‘OPERATION MALIZA UHALIFU’ NORTH RIFT
- INDIA-AFRICA ARMY CHIEFS CONCLAVE
- COMMANDER KENYA AIR FORCE OFFICIALLY RECEIVES NEWLY COMMISSIONED OFFICERS
- KENYA NAVY JUNIOR OFFICERS TRAINING CRUISE COMMENCES
- ROAD SAFETY TRAINING COMMENCES IN MANDA
- DEFENCE CS INAUGURATES TEAM TO DRAW DEFENCE-CIVILIAN POLICY
- DEFENCE CS HOSTS CANADIAN HIGH COMMISSIONER TO KENYA
- DISTRIBUTION OF FOODSTUFFS TO IJARA RESIDENTS BY MATHA ADON FOB
- OFFICIAL OPENING AND DEDICATION OF ST MARK’S AC SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES AT 9KR ELDORET
- ATMIS KDF TROOPS EXPAND FIRING RANGE
- EQUITY DUMAS GUN DOWN ULINZI WARRIORS AS SNIPERS THRASH JKUAT STRAYCATS IN KENYA BASKETBALL FEDERATION ACTION
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 MGH 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
UPDF TROOPS IN SOMALIA COMMENDED FOR PACIFYING SOMALIA
The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) Deputy Force Commander in charge of Support and Logistics, Maj Gen Peter Muteti, commended the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) troops serving […]
VISIT TO JOINT COMMAND AND STAFF COLLEGE BY BRIG MATT JACKSON DIRECTOR JOINT SERVICES COMMAND AND STAFF COLLEGE DEFENCE ACADEMY OF THE UNITED KINGDOM
On Tuesday 28 March 2023, the Commandant Joint Command and Staff College Maj General E M Kinuthia hosted Brig Matt Jackson Director the Joint Services Command and Staff College – Defence Academy of the UK. His […]
DEPUTY COMMANDER KENYA ARMY VISITS TROOPS UNDER ‘OPERATION MALIZA UHALIFU’ NORTH RIFT
Deputy Commander Kenya Army Major General William Shume, on Tuesday, 28 March 2023, paid a visit to the Multi agency troops deployed in the North Rift. Among the areas visited […]
INDIA-AFRICA ARMY CHIEFS CONCLAVE
Commander Kenya Army Lieutenant General Peter Njiru is among several Africa Army Chiefs attending the premier India-Africa Army Chiefs Conclave in Pune, India. The Conclave focuses on strengthening defence ties […]
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.
