Kenya Defence Forces Recruitment 2023/2024

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MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

ADVERTISEMENT FOR RECRUITMENT OF GENERAL SERVICE OFFICER CADETS AND SPECIALIST OFFICERS INTO THE KENYA DEFENCE FORCES

1.The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) is pleased to announce to the general public the recruitment of General Service Officer (GSO) Cadets and Specialist Officers which is scheduled to take place in the months of August, September and October 2023.

2.CORRUPTION. Bribery and other acts of corruption are against the law. All persons presenting themselves for recruitment purposes with fake/falsified documents or caught engaging in any corrupt activity shall be arrested and prosecuted. If you accept to be conned, you will lose your money or property and go to jail; it has happened to many citizens during past recruitments. Do not waste your money and risk imprisonment; NO ONE can influence the recruitment process. Report any suspicious activities/conmen to the nearest police station or a military camp. KDF recruitment is absolutely FREE TO ALL.

3.Prospective candidates willing to join Kenya Defence Forces MUST meet the following conditions and education qualification:

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a. Conditions

(1)Be Kenyan citizens with no dual citizenship.

(2)Be in possession of a valid Kenyan National Identity Card.

(3)Age – between 18 and 26 years old for GSO Cadets, not above 30 years for Specialist Officers and not above 39 years for Chaplains/Imams.

(4)Be physically and medically fit in accordance with the KDF standards.

(5)Have no criminal record.

(6)Minimum Height:

(a) Men

1.60m (5ft 3in).

(b) Women 1.52m (5ft)

(7)Minimum Weight:

(a) Men

54.55 Kg (120 lb).

(b) Women 50.00 Kg (110 lb).

(8)Female candidates must NOT be pregnant at the time of recruitment and during the entire duration of training.

b.Minimum Education Qualification

(1)General Service Officer (GSO) Cadets

Must hold a minimum mean grade of B (Plain) in KCSE with at least C+ (Plus) in English, Mathematics and one Science subject. The initial training period for this category will cover three (3) continuous years leading to a BSc in Military Science and Security Studies on successful completion.

(2)Specialist Officers

Must hold a minimum mean grade of B (Plain) in KCSE with at least C+ (Plus) in English, Mathematics and one science subject. Must be holder of an undergraduate degree from a recognized University/institution and be registered with statutory body where applicable. The initial training period for Specialist Officers will not be less than three months.

4.Vacancies.

a.General Service Officer (GSO) Cadets

b.Specialist Officers

(1)Medical Officers

Must be holders of at least a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery and be registered with Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board (MPDB).

(2)Pharmacists

Must be holders of at least a Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy and be registered with Pharmacy and Poison Board (PPB).

(3)Nurses

Must be holders of at least a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing and be registered with the Nursing Council of Kenya (NCK).

(4)Dentists

Must be holders of at least a Bachelor’s degree in Dental Surgery and be registered with the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board (MPDB).

(5)Veterinary Officers

Must be holders of a Bachelor’s degree in Veterinary Medicine and be registered with the Kenya Veterinary Board (KVB).

(6)Counselling Psychologists

Must be holders of at least a Bachelor’s degree in Counselling Psychology.

(7)Clinical Psychologists

Must be holders of Masters degree in Clinical Psychology.

(8)Biomedical Engineers

Must have a minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering.

(9)Physiotherapists

Must be holders of at least a Bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy and must be registered with the Physiotherapy Council of Kenya.

(10)Radiographers

Must have at least a Bachelor of Science degree in Radiography.

(11)Applied Mathematics

Must be holders of at least a Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Mathematics.

(12)Information Technology Officers

Must be holders of at least a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/ Information Technology/Software Engineering/System Analyst with at least two (2) years working experience in Information Technology. Those with certification in Cyber Security/ Ethical hacking/Security analysis are encouraged to apply.

(13)Telecommunication Engineers

Must be holders of at least a Bachelor of Science degree in Telecommunication Engineering from a recognized University and be registered with the Engineers Registration Board (ERB).

(14)Engineers

Must be holders of at least a Bachelor of Science degree in (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil or Mechatronics) Engineering and be registered with the Engineers Registration Board (ERB).

(15)Architects

Must be holders of at least a Bachelor in Architecture degree and be registered with the Board of Registration of Architects and Quantity Surveyors (BORAQS).

(16)Journalists

Must be holders of at least a Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication majoring either in print media, broadcast media or public relations with at least two (2) years working experience as a journalist.

(17)Meteorologists

Must have a Bachelor of Science degree in Meteorology.

(18)Chaplains/Imams

Must be holders of at least a Bachelor’s degree in Theology/Islamic studies from recognized Institutions. Protestant Churches and Roman Catholic Chaplains must be ordained ministers and recommended by Archbishop and Episcopal Conference respectively. Imams must be recommended by the Chief Kadhi.

(19)Education Officers

Must have at least a Bachelor’s degree in Education (Maths and Physics), Bachelor of Education (Arts), Bachelor of Science/Arts degree and a post-graduate diploma in education with at least two (2) years working experience and must be registered with the Teachers Service Commission (TSC).

(20)Textile/Garment Technologists

Must be holders of at least a Bachelor of Technology degree in Textile Engineering and be registered with the Engineers Registration Board (ERB).

(21)Lawyers

Must be holders of at least a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from a recognized University, be an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya, hold a current and valid practicing certificate with at least two (2) years working experience. Experience in litigation will be an added advantage.

(22)Instrumentation and Control

Must be holders of at least a Bachelor of Science degree in Instrumentation and Control from a recognized University.

(23)Directors of Music

Must be holders of a Bachelor’s degree in Music.

(24)Physical Training Officers

Must be holders of a Bachelor’s degree in Sports Science and Physical Education.

(25)Forensic Investigators (Cyber Security)

Must be holders of at least Bachelor’s degree in Forensic Science / Computer Forensic Science.

(26)Investigation Officers

Must be holders of a Bachelor’s degree in Criminology and Security Studies.

(27)Actuarial Officers

Must be holders of a Bachelor of Science degree in Actuarial Science.

(28)Accounting Officers

Must be holders of a Bachelor of Commerce degree (Finance and Accounting).

(29)Geospatial Information System Programmers

Must be holders of a Bachelor’s degree in Geomatics Engineering and Geospatial Information Systems (GIS).

5.Clear photocopies of relevant academic certificates and current National Identity card (ID) must be attached to the application and be addressed to the:

Assistant Chief of the Defence Forces

(Personnel and Logistics)

Ministry of Defence

Defence Headquarters

Ulinzi House

P.O. Box 40668

NAIROBI – 00100

6.Applications to reach the addressee on or before Closing Date. Candidates who will be shortlisted for GSO Cadets and Specialist Officers will be notified through the print media.

32 thoughts on “Kenya Defence Forces Recruitment 2023/2024”

KIPKOECH KOROS April 13, 2019

Yes am ready to join ,plizi mr sir do leave me out.
ISAAC June 1, 2019

I greatly salute all our KDF heroes and heroins for their devotion.
Kipkoech koros June 7, 2019

Yes mr sir? I want to join kdf asster me ?
EZEKIEL SIMON June 20, 2019

I am willing to serve my country how can I do so that to get a chance in KDF
John karuri njuru July 15, 2019

A willing to serve my country how can I do so that to get a chance in KDF ,please if there is a chance let it.
Peter Kariuki Muriithi July 22, 2019

Hello am Peter Kariuki Muriithi from Nyeri Kenya. I’d like to give thanks to our National Defence Forces and the entire security fraternity for their work and the peace kept in the whole country. I therefor would like to join the Kenya Defence Forces and become part of them in the next 2019 recruitment. My dream since childhood is to become part of the army. Thanks to all.
Caroline chepngetich August 3, 2019

Am ready sir,,,I was left last time how do I get help
Geoffrey kinyanjui August 12, 2019

I wish to join the military
Mophat ngeywo kipchana August 19, 2019

I Mophat ngeywo,I am mentaly fit and iwould like to be amember of kenya defence force,i came from mount elgon constituency
Mophat ngeywo August 19, 2019

Dear sir/madam i am mophat ngeywo kipchana,am so much interested to join kenya defence force and to do my best to entire nation for purpose of keeping our nation safe,
jacob makokoha September 1, 2019

hi, I’d like to join kdf, have tried twice bt have not make it, I hope this tym I will make it, thank you, Jacob Makokha from kitale- kiminini
Danie c Naibe September 11, 2019

solute to all KDF.one day God willing we will be one
Kevin Kugun September 12, 2019

My dream as always been to join KDF and support our country in defending and supporting my other citizens.i will be much glad if I get a chance to join.
1. kipngeno nathan September 20, 2020
  
  My dream is to join Kenya defence forces in order to protect the sovereignty of the country and make peace God allow my dreams to be realistic
pangarasio gikonyo gioko October 3, 2019

I have been trying each and every time recruitment comes.it’s my ambition and passion to join Army ..
am left with this one trial .please help me sir…from mathioya -murang’a county
maina December 30, 2019

I want to join kdf who is in the office and want a big reward if i make it in????can call or sms 0701407076 the reward is only when i join to avoid….
Benard Mbugua Hannah September 2, 2020

My Dream to be a loyal soldier in Kenya Defence force, God bless our Men and Women in Combat uniform, Military service my Dream to be.
kipngeno nathan September 20, 2020

My dream is to join Kenya defence forces in order to protect the sovereignty of the country and make peace God allow my dreams to be realistic
Ruth abonyo October 5, 2020

I will like to join Kdf I severally try but no chance this is MA last trial kindly
Ruth abonyo October 5, 2020

I will like to join Kdf I severally try but no chance this is MA last trial kindly
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Denis Ochieng October 21, 2020

I have been waiting for this opportunity since,Kindly grant me a chance to be part of the Kenya defense force
Alex maraga February 5, 2021

Having hope to be recuirted in KDF
Samson wanjala mukhebi February 12, 2021

Am Samson wanjala,since my earlier age I had a dream of joining KDF to serve my country. Officer please grant me a chance
Samson otieno onam April 3, 2021

As I congratulate our soldiers for there good work am asking God to protect them too as I also praying that one day after my school I’ll join them to protect my country.
Margaret Njoki Mwangi June 30, 2021

My name is Margaret Njoki Mwangi and I got a B- in kcse 2018 but I got a C+ and above in all the required subjects. Please don’t leave me out. My dream has always being a cadet in the KDF. Thank you in advance.
Margaret Njoki Mwangi June 30, 2021

My name is Margaret Njoki Mwangi and I got a B- in kcse 2018 but I got a C+ and above in all the required subjects. My dream has always being a cadet in the KDF. Thank you in advance.
FONDO JACKSON KALAMA October 2, 2021

Hello my name is Jackson Fondo Kalama an undergraduate at maseno university hereby wishing to work as an GSO cadet, having read the qualification I got B (plain) and above C+ in all the required subjects. Hoping to get this job which was my dream and passion since I was young. Thanks in advance as you prepare for you work
Faith Nyaboke Nyangena October 13, 2021

Am faith Nyangena from kisii I’d love to join Kenya defence force since I had passion since from my childhood.My contact is 076962711
Omwenga Francis onsongo October 29, 2021

I am omwenga Francis. I hearby apply for the chance of the Kenya defence forces due to your advertisement posted online. I will a grateful if given the opportunity to join the defence forces as a gso as I scored B+ in my KCSE. I will be thankful if given the chance.Thank you.
Abita Reciprocate Madiba November 20, 2021

Can I secure a chance as a cadet officer
Omingo Brian Ombogo November 26, 2021

Hello am BRIAN OMINGO OMBOGO from kisii Kenya. I’d like to give thanks to our National Defence Forces and the entire security fraternity for their work and the peace kept in the whole country. I therefor would like to join the Kenya Defence Forces and become part of them in the next 2020-2021 recruitment. It will be a good to add a hand to the kenya army. Thanks to all.
John kariuki January 27, 2022

Ready to join and serve the nation

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Kenya Defence Forces Recruitment 2023/2024