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President William Ruto, Commander-in-Chief of the Defence Forces, paid a courtesy call to the KOFC facilities on October 14, 2025. This visit served as a precursor to his attendance at the 9 KR, where he led the nation in observing KDF Day celebrations in honor of the men and women in uniform.

General Charles Kahariri, EGH, ‘nwc’ (USA), ‘psc’ (K), Chief of the Defence Forces and Chairperson of the Board of Directors, conducted an inspection visit to the Kenya Ordnance Factories Corporation (KOFC) on October 13, 2025. The primary objective of the visit was to evaluate the facility’s level of preparedness ahead of the scheduled visit by His Excellency the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Defence Forces during the KDF Day celebrations on October 14, 2025.

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.

During the Signing of Performance Contract 25/26.

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History

Former KOFC Managing Directors

Maj Gen (Rtd) R Y Chelangat

Maj Gen J K T Aruasa

Brig G K Muchemi

Brig S G Mohammed

Maj Gen S N Karanja

Maj Gen (Rtd) L K Tumbo

Maj Gen (Rtd) M M Munyoki

Maj Gen (Rtd) N Mukala

Maj Gen (Rtd) S M Manambo

Maj Gen (Rtd) M K Ongoyi

Maj Gen (Rtd) D N N Kamuri

Visit by His Excellency, President William Ruto on 14 Oct 25 ,KDF Day.

Visit by the CDF on 13 Oct 25

About Kenya Ordnance Factories Corporation (KOFC)

ABOUT KENYA ORDNANCE FACTORIES CORPORATION (KOFC)

Performance Contract Fin Yr 25/26 Signing

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Visit by His Excellency, President William Ruto on 14 Oct 25 ,KDF Day.

Visit by the CDF on 13 Oct 25

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