Ministry of Defence (Kenya) explained

Ministry of Defence
Native Name:Wizara ya Ulinzi
Seal:Kdf-coat-of-arms.jpg
Jurisdiction:Government of Kenya
Headquarters:Ulinzi House, Lenana Road
Nairobi
Chief1 Name:Hon. Soipan Tuya
Chief1 Position:Cabinet Secretary
Chief2 Name:Peter Odoyo
Chief2 Position:Chief Administrative Secretary
Chief3 Name:Ibrahim Mohamed
Chief3 Position:Principal Secretary
Parent Agency:Cabinet of Kenya
Website:https://mod.go.ke/

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) of Kenya is a cabinet-level office in charge of defense-related matters of Kenya. It oversees the Kenya Defence Forces. It is currently headed by Her Excellency Soipan Tuya.[1]

History

During the Shifta War, a centralized high command was established, however the Ministry of Defence was mostly dormant with the service commanders under the direct operational control of the president.[2] From 1979-2000, Ministry of Defence was renamed to the Department of Defence (DoD), placed under the Office of the President Daniel arap Moi and led by the Deputy Secretary. The DoD dealt mostly with administrative and logistical matters.

Building

The Ministry of Defence is located at Ulinzi House off Lenana Road in Nairobi.

Structure[3]

Cabinet Secretary

The Cabinet Secretary oversees the Ministry of Defence and is the policy maker of the KDF and chief defence policy advisor to the President of Kenya.[4] He/She serves as Chairman of the Defence Council, the supreme body of the MoD that manages the Kenya Defence Forces.

List

Minister of Defence

Minister of State for Defence

Cabinet Secretary for Defense

Defence Council

The duties and responsibilities of the Defence Council are to oversee overall policy and supervise the KDF:

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: HON. ADEN BARE DUALE, EGH. MP : CABINET SECRETARY: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE – Ministry of Defence – Kenya . 2023-01-12 . mod.go.ke.
  2. Web site: Military Doctrine . 2023-01-13 . www.globalsecurity.org.
  3. Web site: Management – Ministry of Defence – Kenya . 2023-01-12 . mod.go.ke.
  4. Web site: Meet Our Team Leaders – Ministry of Defence – Kenya . 2023-01-12 . mod.go.ke.