- INTAKE 37 OFFICERS’ REUNION
- KDF’S OBIRI SMASHES RECORD, DOMINATES NYC MARATHON
- CDF CHAIRS NATIONAL DEFENCE UNIVERSITY-KENYA COUNCIL MEETING
- CS DEFENCE CONVENES MEETING WITH CS HEALTH
- KDF JOINS MULTI-AGENCY SEARCH AND RESCUE OPERATIONS
- DIG MASENGELI VISITS MULTI-AGENCY OAB TROOPS
- KENYA NAVY MOSQUE HOLDS ISLAMIC INHERITANCE SEMINAR FOR SERVICE MEMBERS
- FORGING NATIONAL SECURITY & DEVELOPMENT THROUGH INNOVATIVE PSYCHOLOGICAL INTERVENTIONS
- THE 64TH BORDER CONTROL & COORDINATION COMMITTEE MEETING
- KENYA MEAT COMMISSION BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS CONVENE IN MOMBASA
- COMMANDER KENYA AIR FORCE STRENGTHENS KENYA–US AIR COOPERATION
- AUSSOM-KDF CONDUCTS MEDICAL OUTREACH AT AFMADHOW GENERAL HOSPITAL
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
INTAKE 37 OFFICERS’ REUNION
Intake 37 (2008) officers held a colourful reunion at Lang’ata Barracks, Nairobi, on 02 November 2025. The event held under the theme “Pamoja Twapaa,” brought together officers of the intake, […]
KDF’S OBIRI SMASHES RECORD, DOMINATES NYC MARATHON
Kenya Defence Forces soldier and world-renowned distance runner Warrant Officer Class 2 (WO2) Hellen Obiri stormed to a historic victory at the 2025 TCS New York City Marathon, smashing the […]
CDF CHAIRS NATIONAL DEFENCE UNIVERSITY-KENYA COUNCIL MEETING
The Chief of the Defence Forces (CDF) and Chairperson of the National Defence University–Kenya (NDU-K) Council, General Charles Kahariri, today presided over the 11th Regular Council Meeting held at the […]
CS DEFENCE CONVENES MEETING WITH CS HEALTH
Defence Cabinet Secretary Hon. Soipan Tuya alongside her counterpart from the Ministry of Health, Hon. Aden Duale, today convened a consultative meeting at Defence Headquarters, to deliberate on the progress […]
OUR SERVICES
NOTICE BOARD
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 […]