- TOGETHER WALKING FAR: MWAK CHARTS A NEW ERA OF MILITARY FAMILIES EMPOWERMENT
- KENYAN PEACEKEEPERS STRENGTHEN
- SPORT AS STRATEGIC DIPLOMACY: KDF ADVANCES GLOBAL MILITARY COOPERATION THROUGH CISM CONGRESS
- SPORT AS A CATALYST FOR REGIONAL INTEGRATION: EAST AFRICAN NETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP OPENS IN NAIROBI
- MARITIME SECURITY SHAPES THE NEXT GENERATION OF STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP
- SIO PORT SIGNALS A NEW ERA FOR KENYA’S BLUE ECONOMY GROWTH
- ENSURING OPERATIONAL READINESS THROUGH SOLDIER-CENTRIC LEADERSHIP
- STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS DRIVING NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND SECURITY
- SPORTS INFRASTRUCTURE DRIVING REGIONAL TRANSFORMATION IN TURKANA
- REINFORCING EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY TRUST THROUGH CIVIL-MILITARY COOPERATION
- SPORT AS A FORCE MULTIPLIER: KENYA AIR FORCE STRENGTHENS READINESS THROUGH ATHLETICS
- FORGING FUTURE LEADERS THROUGH RIGOROUS FIELD TRAINING
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'(K) ‘psc'(K)
Commander Kenya Navy
LATEST NEWS
TOGETHER WALKING FAR: MWAK CHARTS A NEW ERA OF MILITARY FAMILIES EMPOWERMENT
The launch of the Military Wives Association of Kenya (MWAK) Strategic Plan 2026–2030 marks a significant milestone in strengthening the welfare and resilience of Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) families. Anchored […]
KENYAN PEACEKEEPERS STRENGTHEN
In conflict environments where insecurity and humanitarian hardship continue to affect vulnerable populations, peacekeeping increasingly extends beyond military operations to include human-centred engagements that strengthen trust, dignity and community resilience. […]
SPORT AS STRATEGIC DIPLOMACY: KDF ADVANCES GLOBAL MILITARY COOPERATION THROUGH CISM CONGRESS
The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) continues to position military sports as a strategic instrument for international diplomacy, institutional cohesion and defence cooperation, reaffirming the growing role of sport in strengthening […]
SPORT AS A CATALYST FOR REGIONAL INTEGRATION: EAST AFRICAN NETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP OPENS IN NAIROBI
Regional sporting competitions continue to play an important role in fostering unity, talent development and cooperation across East Africa, with the 2026 East African Netball Association Championships providing a strong […]
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 […]