- KDF CONDUCTS MEDICAMP AND CIMIC
- KENYAN TROOPS TAKE PART IN HEIGHTENED OPERATIONS TO PROTECT CIVILIANS IN ITURI PROVINCE, DRC
- MOI AIR BASE HOSTS SEMINAR ON GENDER BASED VIOLENCE
- KDF STRENGTHENS COMMUNITY TIES AT BODHEI JUNCTION
- MULTI-AGENCY TEAMS STRENGTHEN PEACE EFFORTS ACROSS NORTH RIFT
- DNSI DIRECTOR GENERAL UNDERTAKES FAMILIARIZATION TOUR OF GILGIL FACTORIES
- DEFENCE PS JOINS AUDITOR GENERAL IN COMMISSIONING NEW EMBU REGIONAL OFFICE BLOCK
- FOSTERING NAVAL INTEGRITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY
- KENYA AIR FORCE INSPIRES FUTURE AVIATORS
- JUBALAND STATE MINISTER OF HEALTH VISITS AUSSOM-KDF COMMANDER DHOBLEY
- MOI AIR BASE HOSTS ULINZI TAEKWONDO COLOUR BELT GRADING 2025
- PS DEFENCE PRESIDES OVER GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY OF SOGOO LEVEL 4 HOSPITAL IN NAROK COUNTY
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
KDF CONDUCTS MEDICAMP AND CIMIC
Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) troops based in Elwak conducted a community-centred medical outreach initiative at Shimbir Fatuma town, Mandera County, geared to strengthening civil-military cooperation and enhancing trust between security […]
KENYAN TROOPS TAKE PART IN HEIGHTENED OPERATIONS TO PROTECT CIVILIANS IN ITURI PROVINCE, DRC
Kenyan troops serving under the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) have enhanced activities aimed at protection of civilians in Ituri Province, eastern […]
MOI AIR BASE HOSTS SEMINAR ON GENDER BASED VIOLENCE
On 11 September 2025, the Moi Air Base Welfare Office held a one-day seminar at Talanta Centre under the theme “Strong Families Strong Force.” The forum, facilitated by Kenya Air […]
KDF STRENGTHENS COMMUNITY TIES AT BODHEI JUNCTION
Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) troops under Operation Amani Boni (OAB) stationed at Bodhei area recently conducted Civil-Military Cooperation (CIMIC) activities in support of support local residents. The outreach included distribution […]
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 […]