VETERANS OFFICE – Ministry of Defence

DIRECTOR VETERANS

VISION

The vision is to be a premier Service centered Veterans organization capable of providing administrative support to the veterans and their dependents with dignity and compassion earned during Military Services to the nation.

MISSION

To provide benefits to Military Veterans and their dependents guaranteed through the objects enshrined in the Veterans Act 2022.

OUR HISTORY

VETERANS AFFAIRS GUIDING PRINCIPLES

Honoring the sacrifices made by the military veterans during Military service and their role in the defence of the Republic of Kenya.

According special benefits to military veterans that suffer physical or mental disability from service.

Cooperation amongst MDA involved with military veteran’s benefits.

Following the signing into law of the, THE MILITARY VETERANS ACT, 2022, all military veterans are required to apply and register with Ministry of Defence for fresh vetting and issuance of new Veterans identification cards.

MILITARY VETERANS’ REGISTRATION PROCESS:
The following items are required for registration:
● A copy of your ID Card in JPEG, PNG OR PDF.
● A copy of your passport size photo.
● A copy of your discharge book (Red book pages 2 & 3 or green book pages 2 & 3 and page 7,8(Testimonials)).
● Dependent’s ID card copies.
● Take note of your dates of Enlistment and Run Out Date (ROD).
Note: You may use your phone to take clear photos of the above required documents.

PROCEDURE TO BE FOLLOWED

STEP 1: CLICK HERE

THE MILITARY VETERANS ACT, 2022

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STEP 2: Enter your details as required.

STEP 3: Get an OTP sent to your mobile phone number by clicking on (Send OTP).
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STEP 4: Enter the code sent to your phone number, check/click on ‘‘I have read and agreed to the instructions of this application’’.

YOU ARE TO COMPLETE ALL THE REQUIRED STEPS AND SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION.

YOU WILL BE CONTACTED USING OUR SMS SHORT CODE “KDF-VETERAN” WHEN YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE FINALIZED

OUR VALUES

CORE VALUES

In order to realize the above vision and mission, certain shared values shall be nurtured. There is great need for the directorate to be guided by the right values derived from the KDF’s core values. The Directorate shall be guided by the following core values:
• Respect.
• Transparency.
• Dedication.
• Compassion.
• Unity.

ELIGIBILITY

A Kenyan citizen shall be regarded as a military veteran for the purposes of the Act id that Kenyan citizen:-

Has served in the Kenya Defence Forces.
Became a member of Kenya Armed Forces after 1963.
Served in the King’s African Riffles before 1963.
Has completed colour services in the Armed Forces or Kenya Defence Forces.
Receives a pension from the Kings African Rifles,Armed Force or Kenya Defence;
Has not been dishonorably discharged from military service.

A person who was discharged or retired from the Armed Forces or Kenya Defence Forces on medical grounds,whether or not that person receives a pension shall be regarded as a military veteran.

Following the signing into law of the, THE MILITARY VETERANS ACT, 2022, all military veterans are required to apply and register with Ministry of Defence for fresh vetting and issuance of new Veterans identification cards.

MILITARY VETERANS’ REGISTRATION PROCESS:
The following items are required for registration:
● A copy of your ID Card in JPEG, PNG OR PDF.
● A copy of your passport size photo.
● A copy of your discharge book (Red book pages 2 & 3 or green book pages 2 & 3 and pages 7& 8(Testimonial) ).
● Dependent’s ID card copies.
● Take note of your dates of Enlistment and Run Out Date (ROD).
Note: You may use your phone to take clear photos of the above required documents.

PROCEDURE TO BE FOLLOWED

STEP 1: CLICK HERE

BENEFITS

Benefits To Military Veterans

The objective is to provide for the welfare and benefits of military veterans and their dependants. These benefits include compensation for physical injuries and psychological trauma, healthcare services, access to training and employment opportunities. Currently, other than pension and gratuity there, is no law which provides for such benefits.

Military veterans after rendering important services to this Nation, to a large extent, are left to fend for themselves once they leave military service. In most cases, this causes them serious social and economic problems. Their misery is compounded if they suffer health complications arising from their service in the military.

Subject to the provisions of the Act, the following benefits may be conferred on a Military veteran:-

Counseling and treatment for post-traumatic stress or related conditions.
Physical rehabilitation for any condition arising out of military service.
Honoring and memorializing fallen military veterans.
Education, training and skill development.
Facilitation or advice on employment placement
Facilitation or advice on business opportunities.

Benefits To Military Veterans' Dependants

Subject to the provisions of the Act, the following benefits may be conferred on a Military veterans’ dependants:-

Counseling and treatment for post-traumatic stress or related conditions.
Facilitation or assistance in education placement for children of Military veterans.
Facilitation or advice on employment placement
Facilitation or advice on business opportunities.