- GREENING THE FUTURE: MAB AND KSA UNITE FOR CLIMATE RESILIENCE AT KONZA CITY
- KMA AND 3KR JOINT TREE PLANTING EXERCISE
- KDF CONDUCTS A SENSITIZATION PROGRAMME ON MENTAL HEALTH
- MOD CONDUCTS PUBLIC PARTICIPATION ON DRAFT DCSP IN LAIKIPIA & ISIOLO
- DFSM DELIVERS LECTURE OF OPPORTUNITY AT JOINT COMMAND AND STAFF COLLEGE, KAREN
- HONORING GENERAL TONJE’S ENDURING IMPACT ON CADETS
- KDF TOUCHES HEARTS IN HOMABAY WITH MADARAKA DAY OUTREACH
- EAC INTELLIGENCE CHIEFS CONVENE FOR ANNUAL INTELLIGENCE CONFERENCE
- PRESIDENT RUTO OPENS AFRICAN CHIEFS OF DEFENCE CONFERENCE 2025
- CDF AND USAFRICOM COMMANDER CONDUCT WALKTHROUGH AHEAD OF ACHOD 2025
- KDF AND USAFRICOM CELEBRATE KENYAN CADETS JOINING US MILITARY ACADEMIES
- CS MOD PRESIDES OVER THE 27TH GRADUATION OF THE NATIONAL DEFENCE COLLEGE
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 C Tarus MGH CBS ‘ndc’ (K) ‘cgsc’ (USA) ‘psc’ (K)
Commander Kenya Army
Maj Gen F G Ahmed MGH CBS OGW ‘ndc’ ‘psc'(K)
Commander Kenya Air Force
Maj Gen P O Otieno MGH EBS ‘ndc’ ‘psc'(K)
Commander Kenya Navy
LATEST NEWS
GREENING THE FUTURE: MAB AND KSA UNITE FOR CLIMATE RESILIENCE AT KONZA CITY
On 28th May 2025, the Base Commander of Moi Air Base (MAB) Brigadier Bernard Oluoch, accompanied by the Chairperson of the Kenya Space Agency Board of Directors, Ambassador Major General […]
KMA AND 3KR JOINT TREE PLANTING EXERCISE
The Kenya Military Academy (KMA) in conjunction with the 3 Kenya Rifles took part in a tree planting exercise that was led by Major Chepkwony at Ngamia Hill Forest in […]
KDF CONDUCTS A SENSITIZATION PROGRAMME ON MENTAL HEALTH
The Kahawa Garrison Commander, Brigadier Mathew Lenamunai presided over the mental health awareness sensitization programme at Kahawa Garisson in Nairobi County. The event conducted by Kahawa Garisson medics and other […]
MOD CONDUCTS PUBLIC PARTICIPATION ON DRAFT DCSP IN LAIKIPIA & ISIOLO
The Ministry of Defence (MOD) technical team developing the draft Defence Civilian Staff Policy (DCSP) has concluded a 3-day public participation exercise in Laikipia and Isiolo. In Laikipia, the team […]
OUR SERVICES
NOTICE BOARD
KDF DAY
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 […]
KDF PERSONNEL CYCLE 104 KM FOR WORTHY CAUSE
On 12th October 2024, Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) senior officers, officers, and service personnel embarked on a 104 km cycling expedition to honor fallen KDF heroes and heroines, as part […]