- KDF MARKS WORLD ORAL HEALTH DAY WITH CIMIC MEDICAL EVENTS
- OAB COMMANDER REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO CONSOLIDATING SECURITY GAINS IN BONI ENCLAVE
- COMMISSIONING OF CATHOLIC MEN ASSOCIATION (CMA) MEMBERS AT EMBAKASI GARRISON
- VCDF CHAMPIONS ENVIRONMENTAL SECURITY DURING TREE PLANTING EXERCISE IN VIHIGA COUNTY
- KDF 4TH MEDICAL SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCE CONCLUDES
- NDU-K LIBRARY STAFF TRAINING SEMINAR CONCLUDES
- SCHOOL OF INFANTRY (SOI) CONDUCTS AERIAL SEEDBALLING EXERCISE
- SHARING THE SPIRIT OF RAMADAN
- PEACEKEEPERS CELEBRATE EID IN SPIRIT OF UNITY
- DEFENCE CS PRESENTS SUPPLEMENTARY I BUDGET ESTIMATES FOR FY 2025/2026
- MERU MILITARY VETERANS CHAPTER LAUNCHED
- EMBU COUNTY MILITARY VETERANS CHAPTER LAUNCHED
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
KDF MARKS WORLD ORAL HEALTH DAY WITH CIMIC MEDICAL EVENTS
The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF), in collaboration with partner organizations, recently conducted a Civil-Military Cooperation (CIMIC) medical outreach at the AMREF Health Africa grounds in Kibera. The initiative was part […]
OAB COMMANDER REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO CONSOLIDATING SECURITY GAINS IN BONI ENCLAVE
Commander Operation Amani Boni (OAB) Brigadier General Meshack Kishoyian visited to Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) troops deployed at Ras Kiamboni region in Badhaadhere District, Lower Juba, Somalia. The visit aimed […]
COMMISSIONING OF CATHOLIC MEN ASSOCIATION (CMA) MEMBERS AT EMBAKASI GARRISON
The Military Ordinariate of Kenya conducted a Commissioning Mass for members of the Catholic Men Association of Kenya (CMA) during a Diocesan Catholic Men Apostolate celebration held in observance of […]
VCDF CHAMPIONS ENVIRONMENTAL SECURITY DURING TREE PLANTING EXERCISE IN VIHIGA COUNTY
The Vice Chief of the Defence Forces (VCDF), Lieutenant General John Omenda, alongside Commander Kenya Navy Major General Paul Otieno, led a tree planting exercise in Maragoli Hills, Vihiga County, […]
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 […]