- FORGING CHAMPIONS: KDF’S SPORTING EXCELLENCE SHINES AT AFRICAN JUDO CHAMPIONSHIPS
- STRENGTHENING VETERAN WELFARE THROUGH GRASSROOTS EMPOWERMENT
- FOSTERING COHESION THROUGH THE DIVISIONAL SYSTEM
- ENHANCING DEFENCE COOPERATION ACROSS EAST AFRICA COMMUNITY
- FROM MBAU TO KAINAMA: KENYAN PEACEKEEPERS RESTORE CONFIDENCE ACROSS ISOLATED VILLAGES
- EXPANDING OPPORTUNITY: BARINGO COUNTY EMBRACES A NEW ERA OF HIGHER EDUCATION
- TRANSFORMING HEALTH CARE FOR MISSION READINESS
- MENTAL RESILIENCE FOR OPERATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS
- DRIVING AFRICAN-LED AI SOLUTIONS FOR PEACE AND SECURITY
- STRATEGIC INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS GAIN MOMENTUM
- SHAPING A SMARTER FIGHTING FORCE
- STRENGTHENING LEADERSHIP AND STATESMANSHIP IN AFRICA’S STRATEGIC FUTURE
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’ ‘psc'(K)
Commander Kenya Navy
LATEST NEWS
FORGING CHAMPIONS: KDF’S SPORTING EXCELLENCE SHINES AT AFRICAN JUDO CHAMPIONSHIPS
The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) has once again affirmed its growing stature in elite sports, following an impressive performance by Sergeant (Sgt) Zeddy Cherotich at the Senior African Judo Championships, […]
STRENGTHENING VETERAN WELFARE THROUGH GRASSROOTS EMPOWERMENT
The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) has taken a significant step in advancing veteran welfare and post-service reintegration with the inauguration of the Homa Bay County Military Veterans Chapter. The launch, […]
FOSTERING COHESION THROUGH THE DIVISIONAL SYSTEM
The divisional system remains a central pillar of the Kenya Navy, structuring personnel into well-defined units led by divisional officers to enhance command, accountability and communication. Anchored in longstanding naval […]
ENHANCING DEFENCE COOPERATION ACROSS EAST AFRICA COMMUNITY
Strengthening regional security and cooperation took center stage as the Principal Secretary for Defence, Dr. Patrick Mariru, appeared before the Parliamentary Committee on Regional Integration, chaired by Nominated Member of […]
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 […]