- AUSSOM SRCC VISITS SECTOR II
- IMCTC OPEN’S FIVE-DAY TRAINING PROGRAM ON TERRORISM FINANCING AT VILLA ROSA KEMPINSKI KENYA
- KENYA NAVY HOSTS SCHOOLS FOR EDUCATIONAL VISITS
- KENYAN AND TANZANIAN TROOPS STRENGTHEN BONDS THROUGH FOOTBALL
- ULINZI SHARKS CLINCH NATIONAL HANDBALL SUPER CUP
- MOD, KUSLO, AND ISG PARTNER TO STRENGTHEN CIVILIAN WORKFORCE
- HUNDREDS OF LOCALS BENEFIT FROM KDF MEDICAL CAMP IN LAIKIPIA
- PRINCIPAL SECRETARIES INSPECT PROJECTS IN NAROK AND SIAYA COUNTIES
- KDF TEAM CONDUCTS LEADERSHIP ENGAGEMENT AND MEDICAL OUTREACH IN HOOSINGO
- KDF LEADS YOUTH AND COMMUNITIES IN RALLYING FOR PEACE THROUGH FOOTBALL
- 13 YEARS OF LOYALTY AND SERVICE: HONOURING THE 1ST CANINE REGIMENT
- DG DNSI UNDERTAKES STRATEGIC VISITS TO DEFENCE SAGAs
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 CBS ‘ndc’ (TZ) ‘psc’ (K)
Commander Kenya Army
Maj Gen B Waliaula 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
AUSSOM SRCC VISITS SECTOR II
On August 4, 2025, H.E Ambassador El Hadji Ibrahima Diene “Boly”, the newly appointed Special Representative Chairperson of the African Union Commission (SRCC) for Somalia and Head of the African […]
IMCTC OPEN’S FIVE-DAY TRAINING PROGRAM ON TERRORISM FINANCING AT VILLA ROSA KEMPINSKI KENYA
The Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition (IMCTC) officially opened a five-day capacity-building training program today at the Kempinski Hotel in Nairobi, focusing on the reduction of terrorism financing operations across […]
KENYA NAVY HOSTS SCHOOLS FOR EDUCATIONAL VISITS
In a bid to create maritime security awareness, the Kenya Navy hosted learners from several educational institutions for educational visits at the Kenya Navy Base (KNB) in Mtongwe. The institutions […]
KENYAN AND TANZANIAN TROOPS STRENGTHEN BONDS THROUGH FOOTBALL
In a spirited display of sportsmanship and regional brotherhood, troops from the Kenyan and Tanzanian Quick Reaction Forces (QRF) serving under MONUSCO took a two-hour break from their demanding peacekeeping […]
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 […]