- MOD AND KIAMBU COUNTY PARTNER TO UPGRADE THIKA STADIUM TO MODERN STANDARDS
- DEFRA SHINES AT HIGHLAND MINERALS TROPHY 2025
- KENYA AIR FORCE LEADERSHIP CONVENES FOR STRATEGIC FORMATION COMMANDERS MEETING
- DEPUTY ARMY COMMANDER VISITS TROOPS
- SECURITY EXPERTS RALLY TOWARDS SHARED SECURITY
- KENQRF 5 CREATES PROTECTIVE ENVIRONMENT AT MAYIMOYA
- PROMOTING GENDER INCLUSIVITY AND EQUITY
- KDF UNDERTAKES FINAL PHASE OF 2025 RECRUITMENT PROCESS
- MINISTRY OF DEFENCE RECOGNISED AS TOP PERFORMING PUBLIC SECTOR INSTITUTION
- KENYA HOSTS SILENT WARRIOR 2025
- FOOTBALL, PEACE AND PARTNERSHIP: KDF STANDS OUT IN 2025 LAMU TOURNAMENT
- KACS TEAM SUPPORTS REHABILITATION AT KAMITI YOUTH CORRECTIVE TRAINING CENTRE
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
MOD AND KIAMBU COUNTY PARTNER TO UPGRADE THIKA STADIUM TO MODERN STANDARDS
The Ministry of Defence, through the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF), has initiated preparations for the comprehensive rehabilitation and upgrading of Thika Stadium in Kiambu County. This collaborative project is being […]
DEFRA SHINES AT HIGHLAND MINERALS TROPHY 2025
The Kenya Defence Forces Rifle Association (DEFRA) emerged victorious at the Highland Minerals Trophy 2025 shooting competition held at the KDF Range Laikipia from December 3-6, 2025. The competition attracted […]
KENYA AIR FORCE LEADERSHIP CONVENES FOR STRATEGIC FORMATION COMMANDERS MEETING
On 10 December 2025, the Kenya Air Force (KAF) held its second Formation Commanders Meeting under the leadership of the Commander KAF, Major General Bernard Waliaula, hosted at Laikipia Air […]
DEPUTY ARMY COMMANDER VISITS TROOPS
The Deputy Army Commander, Major General Mohamed Hassan, visited Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) troops deployed in Somalia under the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), on 09 […]
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 […]