- MINISTRY OF DEFENCE CONDUCTS PERFORMANCE EVALUATION FOR 2023/24 FINANCIAL YEAR
- LANET AND KAHAWA TEAMS SHINE AT THE KENYA ARMY CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS
- KENYA AIR FORCE COMMANDER MAKES YEAR-END VISIT TO LAIKIPIA AIR BASE
- CS DEFENCE INSPECTS ONGOING KDF HOUSING WORKS
- GOC WESTCOM VISITS SOLDIERS IN NORTH RIFT
- KDF PARTICIPATES IN EASTERN AFRICA SCOUTS EDUCATION CAMP
- KDF PERSONNEL VISIT THE GOOD SAMARITAN CHILDREN’S HOME
- MINISTRY OF DEFENCE HOLDS WORKSHOP FOR PRODUCTIVITY MAINSTREAMING CHAMPIONS
- O’RANGERS REUNION
- KENYA NAVY HOLDS FAMILY DAY CELEBRATIONS
- KENYA NAVY 60-KILOMETER WALK CHALLENGE: CELEBRATING SIX DECADES OF SERVICE
- WAJIR AIR BASE SAFETY AND SECURITY WEEK CONCLUDES
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. Dr. WILLIAM SAMOEI RUTO , CGH
PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF KENYA AND COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF OF THE DEFENCE FORCES
Hon. Roselinda Soipan Tuya, E.G.H.
CABINET SECRETARY
GEN. Charles M Kahariri 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 David K C Tarus CBS ‘ndc’ (K) ‘cgsc’ (USA) ‘psc’ (K)
Commander Kenya Army
MAJ. GEN Fatuma G Ahmed CBS OGW ‘ndc’ ‘psc'(K)
Commander Kenya Air Force
MAJ. GEN Paul Owuor Otieno EBS ‘ndc’ ‘psc'(K)
Commander Kenya Navy
LATEST NEWS
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE CONDUCTS PERFORMANCE EVALUATION FOR 2023/24 FINANCIAL YEAR
This week, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) carried out its Performance Evaluation for the 2023/24 financial year. The evaluation, conducted at Defence Headquarters, was led by officers from the Public […]
LANET AND KAHAWA TEAMS SHINE AT THE KENYA ARMY CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS
The Kahawa and Lanet athletics teams emerged as the overall winners at the 3rd edition of the Kenya Army Cross Country Championships, both scoring 74 points during the event held […]
KENYA AIR FORCE COMMANDER MAKES YEAR-END VISIT TO LAIKIPIA AIR BASE
On December 10, 2024, the Commander Kenya Air Force (KAF) visited Laikipia Air Base (LAB) to join officers, service members, and their families in celebrating the unity, dedication, and strength […]
CS DEFENCE INSPECTS ONGOING KDF HOUSING WORKS
The Cabinet Secretary (CS) for Defence, Hon. Soipan Tuya, today conducted an inspection tour of the ongoing Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) Housing Project in Roysambu, Nairobi. This project, a phased […]
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 […]