The event, which brings together 38 chiefs of defence from across the continent, marks the second time the conference is being held in Africa.
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Present were Defence Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya, Kenya's Chief of Defence Forces General Charles Kahariri, US Embassy in Kenya Charge d'Affaires Mark Dillard, US Africa Command Commander General Michael Langley, and Senegal's Minister of Armed Forces General Birame Diop.
President Ruto said this year's theme, 'Strengthening African Security, Sustaining Unity of Effort,' reflects the reality that the continent's security is interlinked.
"For Africa to thrive, we must deepen our investment in unity, not just as a diplomatic ideal, but as a practical strategy for resilience," he said.
The President reaffirmed that Kenya remains fully committed to regional peace and stability.