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 C Tarus MGH CBS ‘ndc’ (K), ‘cgsc’ (USA), ‘psc’ (K)
Commander Kenya Army
Maj Gen F G Ahmed MGH CBS, OGW, ‘ndc’ ‘psc'(K)
Commander Kenya Air Force
Maj Gen P O Otieno MGH EBS ‘ndc’ ‘psc'(K)
Commander Kenya Navy
LATEST NEWS
PRESIDENT RUTO ASSIGNS KDF TO OVERSEE KEY INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS IN NYANDARUA
President and Commander-in-Chief of the Defence Forces, His Excellency Dr. William Ruto, today commissioned proposed infrastructure works at Ol Kalou Stadium and the new wing of JM Kariuki Memorial Hospital […]
MWAK MARKS WORLD AUTISM DAY 2025
The Military Wives Association of Kenya (MWAK), in collaboration with Kenya Defence Forces (KDF), joined the global community in commemorating World Autism Day 2025 under the theme ‘Advancing Neurodiversity’. The […]
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE EXPANDS CIVILIAN STAFF POLICY SENSITIZATION TO KENYA ARMY HEADQUARTERS
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) today extended its ongoing sensitization exercise on the Draft Defence Civilian Staff Policy (DCSP) to Kenya Army Headquarters and Defence Headquarters military personnel. The initiative, […]
KDF CONDUCTS CIMIC AT BODHEI JUNCTION
On 2 April 2025, Kenya Defence Forces troops under Operation Amani Boni (OAB) conducted a Civil-Military Cooperation (CIMIC) activity at Bodhei Junction Village, Lamu County. During the exercise, the troops […]
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 […]