[Rev. 2012] Kenya Defence Forces Kenya Defence Forces CAP. 199 CHAPTER 199 KENYA DEFENCE FORCES ACT ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS PART I – PRELIMINARY Section 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Short title. Interpretation. Guiding principles. Application of the Act. Application to civilians. PART II – CONSTITUTION, STRUCTURE, COMMAND AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE DEFENCE FORCES 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. Constitution of the Defence Forces. Determination of strength of the Defence Forces. Functions of the Defence Forces. The Commander-in-Chief of the Defence Forces. Functions of Cabinet Secretary. Delegation of powers and assignment of duties by Cabinet Secretary. Functions of the Chief of Defence Forces. Delegation of powers by Chief of Defence Forces. Vice Chief of the Defence Forces. Service Commanders. Functions of the Service Commanders. Delegation by the Service Commander. Functions of the National Security Council in relation to the Defence Forces. Composition of the Defence Council, etc. Functions of the Defence Council. Conduct of business and affairs of the Defence Council. Committees of the Defence Council. Appointments. Term of office. Determination of salaries. Removal, retirement and deployment from Defence Forces. Vacancy. Recruitment and appointment of members of Defence Forces. Terms and conditions of service of members of the Defence Forces. Defence controlled units and constabulary. PART III – CO-OPERATION WITH OTHER AUTHORITIES IN KENYA 31. 32. 33. Co-operation with other authorities. Deployment of Defence Forces to restore peace in Kenya. Deployment in support of National Police Service. K7-3 [Issue 1]