- OPERATION MALIZA UHALIFU TROOPS JOIN TREE PLANTING DRIVE IN BARINGO
- KDF TROOPS IN DIFF HOLD KLE FORUM
- BEYOND THE BOOTS: KDF TROOPS FOSTER COMMUNITY AT OLMORAN PARISH
- CDF CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP 2025
- DEFENCE PS INSPECTS HOUSING PROJECTS IN GILGIL AND LANET
- CURTAIN COMES DOWN ON 2025 AFRICA REGIONAL REAIM CONSULTATIONS
- KENYAN TROOPS RECEIVE UN MEDALS OF HONOUR FOR DISTINGUISHED SERVICE IN DRC
- CADET INTAKES REUNITE TO CELEBRATE SERVICE, FRIENDSHIP, AND LEGACY
- CS DEFENCE OPENS 2025 AFRICA REGIONAL REAIM CONSULTATIONS
- KDF GOLF ASSOCIATION PATRONS’ PRIZE 2025
- COMMANDER KENYA ARMY VISITS TROOPS IN NORTH EASTERN REGION
- COMMANDER KAF PRESIDES OVER PERFORMANCE CONTRACT SIGNING
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
OPERATION MALIZA UHALIFU TROOPS JOIN TREE PLANTING DRIVE IN BARINGO
Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) personnel based at Mukutani under Operation Maliza Uhalifu (OMU) participated in a tree planting exercise at the Kenya Forest Service (KFS) Training Camp Karau in Mukutani […]
KDF TROOPS IN DIFF HOLD KLE FORUM
Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) troops stationed at Diff in Wajir South Sub-County convened a Key Leaders’ Engagement (KLE) at Diff town, bringing together security agencies, administrative officials, and community leaders […]
BEYOND THE BOOTS: KDF TROOPS FOSTER COMMUNITY AT OLMORAN PARISH
Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) troops from Ngoisusu Forward Operating Base, in collaboration with Mugie Conservancy, conducted a Civil-Military Cooperation (CIMIC) outreach at Olmoran Parish Orphanage. The event brought together parish […]
CDF CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP 2025
The Chief of the Defence Forces (CDF) Chess Tournament shone a spotlight on emerging talent within the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF), as players showcased their tactical brilliance and resilience on […]
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 […]