- CS DEFENCE PRESIDES OVER GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY
- CDF PRESIDES OVER GROUNDBREAKING AND OPENING CEREMONIES AT MOI BARRACKS
- CDF WARNS SOLDIERS AGAINST RECRUITMENT FRAUD AS KDF PREPARES FOR KDF DAY
- DEFENCE CS WARNS AGAINST CORRUPTION AS KDF RECRUITMENT BEGINS
- KENYA NAVY RESCUES 19 PEOPLE AFTER BOAT CAPSIZES DURING EAST AFRICAN OCEAN FESTIVAL AT TUDOR WATERSPORTS
- CENTRES OF EXCELLENCE AND INSTITUTIONS MARK MAZINGIRA DAY 2025
- MINISTRY OF DEFENCE MARKS MAZINGIRA DAY 2025
- PARLIAMENTARY COMMITTEE ON DEFENCE, INTELLIGENCE AND FOREIGN RELATIONS VISITS MOI AIR BASE
- DOCA HOSTS STRATEGIC ENGAGEMENT ON OVERSIGHT AND ACCOUNTABILITY
- CDF EMPHASIZES TRANSPARENCY IN KDF RECRUITMENT EXERCISE
- THE ANNUAL AFRICAN COUNTER-IED CONFERENCE KICKS OFF IN NAIROBI
- KDF PARTICIPATES IN THE EASTERN AFRICA STANDBY FORCE COMMAND POST EXERCISE
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 CBS ‘ndc’ (TZ) ‘psc’ (K)
Commander Kenya Army
Maj Gen B Waliaula 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
CS DEFENCE PRESIDES OVER GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY
Defence Cabinet Secretary Hon. Soipan Tuya, in the company of Nakuru County Governor Hon. Susan Kihika, on 13 October 2025 presided over the ground-breaking ceremony of Olenguruone Stadium in Kuresoi […]
CDF PRESIDES OVER GROUNDBREAKING AND OPENING CEREMONIES AT MOI BARRACKS
The Chief of the Defence Forces (CDF), General Charles Kahariri, today presided over the ground breaking ceremony for the Defence Forces Welfare Services (DEFWES) Mall at Moi Barracks, Eldoret. The […]
CDF WARNS SOLDIERS AGAINST RECRUITMENT FRAUD AS KDF PREPARES FOR KDF DAY
Chief of the Defence Forces (CDF), General Charles Kahariri, has issued a stern warning to all Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) personnel against engaging in fraudulent recruitment activities. He cautioned that […]
DEFENCE CS WARNS AGAINST CORRUPTION AS KDF RECRUITMENT BEGINS
Defence Cabinet Secretary Hon. Soipan Tuya has launched the 2025 nationwide Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) recruitment exercise, pledging a zero-tolerance approach to corruption and affirming the government’s resolve to ensure […]
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 […]