- KENSIG-3 PERSONNEL GRADUATE FROM M-UAS TRAINING AT MONUSCO-GOMA
- KENYA SPACE AGENCY LAUNCHES STAKEHOLDER FORUM FOR DRAFT SPACE BILL 2024
- JOINT COMMAND AND STAFF COLLEGE (JCSC) KAREN BIDS FAREWEL TO SOUTH AFRICAN DIRECTING STAFF
- DEFMIS ORGANIZES MEDICAL CAMP FOR RETIREES AND BENEFICIARIES
- CDF CHAIRS NDU-K 8TH REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
- KENYA NAVY EXTENDS SUPPORT TO SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN
- ENHANCING OPERATIONAL READINESS
- DEFENCE SACCO BOARD AND SUPERVISORY COMMITTEE WORKSHOP COMMENCES
- STRENGTHENING BILATERAL RELATIONS
- NDC IN COLLABORATION WITH CHARLES UNIVERSITY, PRAGUE
- HANDOVER OF Z9 HELICOPTER TO KENYA ARMY CORPS OF AVIATION
- GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY AT EMBAKASI GARRISON
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
KENSIG-3 PERSONNEL GRADUATE FROM M-UAS TRAINING AT MONUSCO-GOMA
Three soldiers from Kenya Signals Company 3 (KENSIG-3) have successfully completed a Micro Unmanned Aircraft System (M-UAS) training at United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the […]
KENYA SPACE AGENCY LAUNCHES STAKEHOLDER FORUM FOR DRAFT SPACE BILL 2024
On October 31st-1 August, 2024, the Kenya Space Agency (KSA), operating under the Ministry of Defence (MOD), initiated a stakeholder engagement and public forum in Nairobi to review the Draft […]
JOINT COMMAND AND STAFF COLLEGE (JCSC) KAREN BIDS FAREWEL TO SOUTH AFRICAN DIRECTING STAFF
A farewell luncheon was held at JCSC, Karen on 29 October 2024 for Lieutenant Colonel Kurt Krause, a member of the faculty from the South African National Defence Force (SANDF). […]
DEFMIS ORGANIZES MEDICAL CAMP FOR RETIREES AND BENEFICIARIES
The Defence Forces Medical Insurance Scheme (DEFMIS), in partnership with Eldoret Regional Hospital (ERH) and Defence Forces Recruits Training School (DFRTS) medics, organized a medical camp at Jomo Kenyatta Stadium […]
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 […]