- TWO-DAY KDF MEDICAL CAMP FOR RESIDENTS OF OROLWO AND CHEWARA
- CDF VISITS THE KENYA NAVY HOSPITAL
- MOI AIR BASE PARTICIPATES IN TREE PLANTING EXERCISE
- INSPECTOR GENERAL OF POLICE VISITS KENYA NAVY BASE, MANDA
- REAFFIRMING OPERATIONAL READINESS AHEAD OF MISSION TRANSITION
- CDF VISITS 30 SPECIAL FORCES REGIMENT
- NDC CONDUCTS STUDY VISITS
- KDF SPONSORED SCHOOLS ACROSS THE COUNTRY RECIEVE CHESS TRAINING
- KDF TROOPS ENGAGE YOUTH IN RUQA
- KENYA NAVY USHERS IN THE FESTIVE SEASON
- COMMANDER COMBINED TASK FORCE 150 VISITS KENYA NAVY
- COMMANDER KENYA ARMY ASSERTS MISSION ACCOMPLISHMENT AND FAMILY LIFE
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 Charles M Kahariri, EBS, ‘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, CBS, ‘ndc’ ‘psc'(K)
Commander Kenya Navy
LATEST NEWS
TWO-DAY KDF MEDICAL CAMP FOR RESIDENTS OF OROLWO AND CHEWARA
Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) troops operating under Operation Maliza Uhalifu (OMU), in collaboration with medical teams from Medical Mission Africa (MeMA) and Kingdom Builders International, conducted a two-day medical camp […]
CDF VISITS THE KENYA NAVY HOSPITAL
Chief of the Defence Forces (CDF), General Charles Kahariri, visited the Kenya Navy Hospital (TKNH) on December 24, 2024, at the Kenya Navy Base, Mtongwe. The visit formed part of […]
MOI AIR BASE PARTICIPATES IN TREE PLANTING EXERCISE
On 23rd December 2024, Kenya Air Force soldiers from Moi Air Base (MAB) took advantage of the ongoing rains by participating in a tree planting activity at Konza City, Machakos […]
INSPECTOR GENERAL OF POLICE VISITS KENYA NAVY BASE, MANDA
The Inspector General (IG) of Police, Mr. Douglas Kanja, visited the Kenya Navy Base (KNB) Manda on December 23, 2024, during his working tour of troops deployed in Operation Amani […]
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 […]