- KDF PARTICIPATES IN 5TH EAC ARMED FORCES CIMIC WEEK IN RWANDA
- CHANGE OF GUARD IN THE KENYA ARMY
- DEFENCE CS OPENS NDC COURSE NO. 28-2025/26
- KDF CELEBRATES INVESTITURE OF RANKS CEREMONIES
- KDF TROOPS EXTEND SUPPORT TO BULA SINAI COMMUNITY
- THE MILITARY ORDINARIATE OF KENYA OBSERVES SS PETER & PAUL FEAST DAY & CELEBRATION OF THE SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION
- PS DEFENCE CONDUCTS SITE VISITS IN MURANG’A, MERU, AND NYERI COUNTIES TO ASSESS PROGRESS OF KEY INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS
- KENYAN FLAG HOISTED AT UNMOGIP HEADQUARTERS
- WOMEN LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT COURSE COMMENCES
- CISM GOLF DELEGATIONS VISIT SHIMBA HILLS
- BEYOND SERVICE: MWAK DISTRIBUTES DIAPERS TO KDF DEPENDANTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
- COMMANDER IN CHIEF PRESIDES OVER THE INVESTITURE OF RANKS AND SWEARING IN CEREMONY
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 C Tarus MGH CBS ‘ndc’ (K) ‘cgsc’ (USA) ‘psc’ (K)
Commander Kenya Army
Maj Gen F G Ahmed MGH CBS OGW ‘ndc’ ‘psc'(K)
Commander Kenya Air Force
Maj Gen P O Otieno MGH EBS ‘ndc’ ‘psc'(K)
Commander Kenya Navy
LATEST NEWS
KDF PARTICIPATES IN 5TH EAC ARMED FORCES CIMIC WEEK IN RWANDA
A contingent of 20 Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) personnel, including 15 medics, is currently in Rwanda participating in the 5th East African Community (EAC) Armed Forces’ Civil-Military Cooperation (CIMIC) Week. […]
CHANGE OF GUARD IN THE KENYA ARMY
Lieutenant General David Keter, the newly appointed Commander of the Kenya Army, has officially assumed leadership from Lieutenant General David Tarus during a Change of Guard ceremony held today at […]
DEFENCE CS OPENS NDC COURSE NO. 28-2025/26
Defence Cabinet Secretary Hon Soipan Tuya on 2nd July 2025 opened Course No. 28-2025/26 of the National Defence College (NDC) in Karen, Nairobi County. The course brings together 72 participants […]
KDF CELEBRATES INVESTITURE OF RANKS CEREMONIES
Following promotions and appointments made by His Excellency Dr. William Ruto, President of the Republic of Kenya and Commander-in-Chief of the Kenya Defence Forces, on 27th June 2025, the Kenya […]
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 […]