KDF recruitment set to kick off in December

The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) has announced a nationwide recruitment exercise scheduled for December 2026, targeting General Service Officer (GSO) Cadets, Specialist Officers, General Duty Recruits and Tradesmen and women. In an advertisement, KDF said recruitment teams from the Kenya Army, Kenya Air Force and Kenya Navy would conduct the General Duty Recruits exercise at designated centres across the country between December 14 and 28. The military said applicants seeking to join as General Duty Recruits must present themselves in person at designated recruitment centres, while those applying for cadet, specialist officer, and tradesmen and women positions must submit their applications online. "The in-person recruitment exercise will run from December 14 to 28, with candidates expected to present themselves at centres listed in the recruitment itinerary. Those seeking to join as cadets, specialist officers and tradesmen and women are required to apply online," KDF said.