- RIFT VALLEY TROOPS GATHER FOR ANGLICAN MILITARY SERVICE
- IMCTC LAUNCHES ADVANCED TRAINING TO STRENGTHEN REGIONAL COUNTER-TERRORISM CAPABILITIES
- KDF MARKS WORLD AIDS DAY
- KENYA SHOWCASES DEFENCE INNOVATION AND CULTURE AT UK INTERNATIONAL DAY
- AUSSOM–KDF MUSLIM TROOPS HOST LUNCHEON FOR SLFPU COUNTERPARTS IN KISMAYO
- INAUGURAL DATA SCIENCE AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE PROGRAM CULMINATION
- KDF TROOPS AND AIC CHEMOLINGOT PARTNER TO SUPPORT KAGIR RESIDENTS
- KENYA NAVY HOLDS INTER UNITS TAEKWONDO CHAMPIONSHIP AT KNB MTONGWE
- KDF TROOPS REINFORCE LAMU HEALTH SYSTEMS WITH BLOOD DONATION DRIVE
- KENYA NAVY HOSTS JKUAT STUDENTS ON EDUCATIONAL TOUR
- KENYA ARMY ROAD SAFETY DAY: KAHAWA GARRISON RALLIES TROOPS FOR SAFER ROADS
- CDF PRESIDES OVER FORMATION COMMANDERS’ CONFERENCE
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
RIFT VALLEY TROOPS GATHER FOR ANGLICAN MILITARY SERVICE
The Anglican Military Episcopate, on 30th November 2025, convened a major spiritual service in for the Rift Valley region, drawing Kenya Defence Forces personnel and their families for a day […]
IMCTC LAUNCHES ADVANCED TRAINING TO STRENGTHEN REGIONAL COUNTER-TERRORISM CAPABILITIES
The Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition (IMCTC) today launched an advanced five-day training program at the Villa Rosa Kempinski in Nairobi. Running from 1–5 December 2025, the program brings together […]
KDF MARKS WORLD AIDS DAY
The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) on 1st December 2025 joined the global community in marking World AIDS Day, reaffirming its commitment to maintaining a healthy, resilient, and mission-ready force. Commemorative […]
KENYA SHOWCASES DEFENCE INNOVATION AND CULTURE AT UK INTERNATIONAL DAY
Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) officers joined counterparts from across the world at the Defence Academy of the United Kingdom’s International Day in Shrivenham, Swindon, on 29 November 2025. The event […]
OUR SERVICES
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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 […]