- DEFENCE HEADQUARTERS HOSTS KENYA SCOUTS ASSOCIATION
- KDF MUSLIMS USHER IN THE HOLY MONTH OF RAMADAN
- MILITARY ORDINARIATE OF KENYA MARKS ASH WEDNESDAY AT DEFENCE HEADQUARTERS
- KENYA DEFENCE FORCES GOLF ASSOCIATION PARTICIPATES IN ASKARI APPEAL TOURNAMENT
- KDF AND U.S. CIVIL AFFAIRS CONDUCT CIMIC OUTREACH
- OFFICIAL LAUNCH OF THE BARINGO COUNTY MILITARY VETERANS CHAPTER AND NAROK VETERANS SENSITIZATION
- COMMANDER KENYA AIR FORCE HOSTS MILITARY ORDINARIATE BISHOP AND DEFENCE ATTACHÉS
- MINISTRY OF DEFENCE PARTNERS WITH MERU COUNTY TO UPGRADE KEY HEALTH FACILITIES
- KAF GRADUATES NEW PARARESCUE JUMPERS
- KDF DELIVERS WATER TO ELEMA SETTLEMENT IN WAJIR
- COMMANDER KENYA AIR FORCE RECEIVES DEFENCE SERGEANT MAJOR
- KENYA NAVY SHIPS MAKE FIRST PORT OF CALL IN PORT VICTORIA, SEYCHELLES
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
DEFENCE HEADQUARTERS HOSTS KENYA SCOUTS ASSOCIATION
The Kenya Scouts Association (KSA) today paid a courtesy visit to the Defence Headquarters in Nairobi to explore areas of collaboration and strengthen its long-standing partnership with the Kenya Defence […]
KDF MUSLIMS USHER IN THE HOLY MONTH OF RAMADAN
Colonel (Imam) Rajab Athman, led the Kenya Defence Forces Muslim fraternity in ushering in this year’s Holy month of Ramadhan, at Kahawa Garrison Mosque in Nairobi. Colonel Athman urged the […]
MILITARY ORDINARIATE OF KENYA MARKS ASH WEDNESDAY AT DEFENCE HEADQUARTERS
The Bishop of the Military Ordinariate of Kenya, Wallace Ng’ang’a, today led the Catholic faithful in marking the beginning of the Lent season during a solemn Ash Wednesday Mass held […]
KENYA DEFENCE FORCES GOLF ASSOCIATION PARTICIPATES IN ASKARI APPEAL TOURNAMENT
The Kenya Defence Forces Golf Association (KDFGA) team took part in this year’s Askari Appeal Golf Day held at Karen Country Club. The event was organised by British Legion Kenya […]
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 […]