About Kenya Ordnance Factories Corporation (KOFC)

KOFC was established under the State Corporations Act (Cap. 446, Laws of Kenya) through Legal Notice No. 125 of 1997 as a State Corporation under the Ministry of Defence. The Corporation’s original mandate was to manufacture hardware, machinery and equipment. Through Legal Notice No 2 of 2020, the Corporation’s responsibilities now encompass production of defense artillery and related military hardware, manufacture of apparels, assembly and manufacture of motor vehicles, construction of roads, water pans, buildings, and other infrastructure and food processing and other incidental activities approved by the Board with Presidential consent. KOFC contributes to national security and industrial growth, aligning operations with Vision 2030 aspirations.
Kenya Ordnance Factories Corporation (KOFC) is a state Corporation under the Ministry of Defence located along Eldoret-Kitale road 20 km from Eldoret Town.

To become a premier manufacturer of world-class military hardware and related products.

To enhance National Security through guaranteed production of quality small arms, ammunition, and related auxiliary products.

Arms & Ammunition Production
Tech Services
Food Production

OUR OBJECTIVES
OUR CORE VALUES
OUR CUSTOMERS
OUR QUALITY POLICY
AWARDS

Self-sufficiency in supply of small arms ammunition
Transfer of relevant technology
Sale of surplus ammunition to friendly countries
Create employment in line with Vision 2030
Enhance industrialization in line with Vision 2030
Diversification (production of dehydrated vegetables, bakery products, farming, milling of maize, and purified bottled water)

Integrity: The management and Staff of KOFC shall at all times be required to uphold high integrity.
Quality: Our Services/products are continuously checked for quality to meet customers’ requirements.
Security: Due to the nature of products the identity of the end user and the nature of use is of utmost importance to us.
Safety: KOFC is committed to ensuring safety of its staff, buildings and equipment as well as end users of its products.
Innovations: KOFC will pursue Knowledge for its staff and endeavor to integrate new technology in its operations and management process.
Care and Protection of environment: This applies to our production operation and disposal of waste.

Kenya Defence Forces, some other Kenyan security agencies
Licensed arms dealers in the country, Approved friendly governments
International bodies, Strategic partners
Industrialists, Farmers, Millers & The public

KOFC is committed to producing high-quality small arms ammunition that meets national and international standards. We ensure excellence, safety, and compliance, delivering reliable products to our customers on time. Through innovation, continuous improvement, and ethical operations, we uphold the highest industry standards while prioritizing environmental responsibility and workplace safety. Our goal is to maintain customer satisfaction by providing top-tier products and services with integrity and professionalism.

KOFC has been awarded various awards for the
DEFKITCH;

The best innovation in Public Service awards in
June 2012.(DEFKITCH).
Best Innovation in Africa (AAPAM Gold Medal)
in the category of Innovative Management
Awards out of 47 in 2012.(DEFKITCH).
Best Innovation in Africa out of 97 projects All
Africa Public Sector Awards – Congo Brazaville
– Jul 2013.(DEFKITCH).