- AUSSOM–KDF TROOPS OFFER RAMADAN COMMUNITY SUPPORT IN AFMADHOW
- OPERATION MALIZA UHALIFU CIMIC/KLE ACTIVITY
- 5TH EDITION OF THE COMMANDER KAF TROPHY GOLF TOURNAMENT
- AUSSOM SECTOR II TROOPS MARK IWD
- CS DEFENCE CHAIRS CONSULTATIVE MEETING WITH GOVERNOR TAITA TAVETA COUNTY
- HUMANITARIAN OUTREACH CONDUCTED AT RAMACHA
- KDF PERSONNEL RESPOND TO FLOOD EMERGENCY IN NAIROBI
- CDF CHAIRS DEFMIS BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
- DFSM MEETS WARRANT OFFICERS AT KENYATTA BARRACKS
- KDFSS STAKEHOLDERS MEETING HELD AT DEFENCE HEADQUARTERS
- KDF FAMILIES CONTINUE TO SETTLE INTO NEW MODERN HOUSING
- MOD STRENGTHENS COUNTY PARTNERSHIPS IN DELIVERY OF PROJECTS
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 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’ ‘psc'(K)
Commander Kenya Navy
LATEST NEWS
AUSSOM–KDF TROOPS OFFER RAMADAN COMMUNITY SUPPORT IN AFMADHOW
Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) troops serving under the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) recently conducted a humanitarian outreach in Afmadhow Township, Somalia. In the spirit of […]
OPERATION MALIZA UHALIFU CIMIC/KLE ACTIVITY
Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) personnel deployed in the Learoni area under Operation Maliza Uhalifu (OMU), as part of a multi-agency security team, recently conducted a Civil–Military Cooperation (CIMIC) and Key […]
5TH EDITION OF THE COMMANDER KAF TROPHY GOLF TOURNAMENT
The 5th Edition of the Kenya Air Force Commander’s Trophy Golf Tournament was held at the Great Rift Valley Lodge and Golf Resort in Naivasha on 7 March 2026. The […]
AUSSOM SECTOR II TROOPS MARK IWD
Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) troops deployed in Somalia Sector II under the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), joined the global community in commemorating International Women’s Day […]
OUR SERVICES
KDF DAY
PRESIDENT RUTO LEADS KDF DAY CELEBRATIONS IN HONOUR OF FALLEN HEROES
The Commander-in-Chief of the Defence Forces and President of the Republic of Kenya, Dr. William Ruto, on Tuesday led the 13th Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) Day celebrations at Moi Barracks, […]
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 […]