Overview
- Act: Kenya Defence Forces Act, 2012
- Formed: 2012
The National Defence Council (NDC) of Kenya, established under the Kenya Defence Forces Act, 2012, plays a critical advisory role for the President on defense matters. The NDC formulates defense policy, oversees Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) operations, and ensures national security alignment with strategic goals. Its functions include maintaining discipline within the KDF, managing command structures, assessing security intelligence, and coordinating emergency response efforts. Additionally, the NDC facilitates defense cooperation with regional partners, supporting Kenya’s stability and security efforts
both domestically and in East Africa.
Leadership
Soipan Tuya
Cabinet Secretary Defence
GENERAL Charles M Kahariri CBS
Chief Of The Kenya Defence Forces
LT. GEN David Tarus CBS
Commander Kenya Army
MAJ. GEN Fatuma G Ahmed CBS OGW
Commander Kenya Air Force
MAJ. GEN Paul Owuor Otieno EBS
Commander Kenya Navy
Dr. Patrick Mariru
Principal Secretary, Ministry of Defence
Functions
- Advising the President: Provides strategic guidance to the President on defense and security matters.
- Formulating Defense Policy: Develops and implements national defense policy, aligning with broader security strategies.
- Oversight of KDF Operations: Ensures that Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) operations align with national security priorities.
- Discipline and Administration: Oversees the discipline, management, and organization within the KDF.
- Command Structure Decisions: Manages and regulates command structures for the KDF.
- Resource Allocation: Advises on resource distribution for effective KDF operation and readiness.
- Security Intelligence Assessment: Assesses and interprets intelligence that impacts national defense.
- Legal and Policy Review: Regularly reviews defense policies and legal frameworks in response to changing threats.
- Emergency Support: Coordinates military responses to national emergencies or disasters.
- Regional Defense Cooperation: Facilitates defense partnerships with regional bodies to enhance collective security.
Address & Contacts
- P O Box 40668 – 00100 Nairobi
- Ministry of Defence – Ulinzi House ,
- PR63+C67, Lenana Rd, Nairobi
- publicaffairs@mod.go.ke
- TEL: 2712054