KDF Announces Mass Recruitment: How to Apply
The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) has announced a nationwide recruitment drive for December 2026 across various officer and tradesmen categories. The announcement details strict eligibility criteria, including age limits, physical fitness standards, and educational requirements.
Why it matters
This recruitment drive is a significant employment opportunity for Kenyan youth and is essential for maintaining the country's national security infrastructure.
The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) has announced a nationwide recruitment exercise targeting General Service Officer (GSO) Cadets, Specialist Officers, General Duty Recruits and Tradesmen/women.
In an advertisement issued on Thursday, November 12, the military announced that the recruitment exercise will take place in December 2026.
The recruitment drive will cover four main categories, including regular and graduate officer cadets, specialist officers, general duty recruits and tradesmen/women.
Applicants must meet several general requirements before they can be considered for recruitment.
Candidates must be Kenyan citizens, possess a valid ID Card, have no criminal record, be medically fit according to KDF standards and meet the stipulated age, height, weight and Body Mass Index (BMI) requirements.
The age limits vary depending on the recruitment category. Regular GSO Cadet applicants must be between 18 and 23 years, while Graduate GSO Cadets, General Duty Recruits and Tradesmen/women must be between 18 and 26 years.
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