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Kenya Defence Forces Recruitment 2023 | Apply for KDF Recruitment Now

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Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) Recruitment Portal 2023: Requirements & how to apply – Are you interested in joining the military force? if yes then this article is for you. As we guide you on the recruitment criteria for joining the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF). The Kenya Defence Forces are the Republic of Kenya’s military forces, which include the Kenya Army, Kenya Navy, and Kenya Air Force. They are all accountable for defending and protecting the Republic of Kenya’s sovereignty and territorial integrity — For further information, refer to http://mod.go.ke/.

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The Kenya Army defends Kenya from foreign land-based assaults, the Kenya Air Force defends Kenya’s air space, and the Kenya Navy keeps Kenyan seas secure from piracy, sea-borne attacks, and other illegal activities.

The following are the recruitment criteria for joining the Kenya Defence Forces. Please be aware that the 2023 recruiting dates have not yet been released, so be wary of scammers. Dates for recruitment will be announced in local newspapers and on the Ministry of Defence’s website and social media.

Requirements for KDF Recruitment 2023

To be successful in Kenya Recruitment all applicants must have the documents listed below before filling out the application or His/Her application will be disqualified as stated on the Portal.

  1. Recruits/ Service Men 

Candidates wishing to join the Kenya Defence Forces as recruits must meet the following requirements:

1. Must be a Kenyan citizen.

2. Must be of age between 18 and 26 years old.

3. A minimum of mean grade D (Plain) in KCSE.

  1. Must be medically fit.
  2. Must have no criminal record.
  3. A minimum height of 5 ft 3 in. (5’3”).
  4. Minimum Weight:
    (a) Men – 54.55 Kg (120 lb).
    (b) Women – 50 Kg (110 lb).
  5. Female candidates must NOT be pregnant at the time of recruitment and during the entire duration of training.
  6. General Service Officer (GSO) Cadets 

Candidates wishing to join the Kenya Defence Forces as cadets must meet the following requirements:

  1. Must be a Kenyan citizen with no dual citizenship

2. Must be in possession of a valid Kenyan National Identity Card

  1. Must be of age between 18 and 26 years old
  2. Must be physically and medically fit in accordance with the KDF standards.
  3. Must have no criminal record.
  4. Minimum Height:

(a) Men 1.60m (5ft 3in).

(b) Women 1.52m (5ft)

  1. Minimum Weight

(a) Men 54.55 Kg (120 lb).

(b) Women 50.00 Kg (110 lb).

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

Minimum Education Qualification For 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.

Disclaimer

Please be aware that the Kingbeng.com has no affiliation with the Kenya Defence Forces. We do not recruit for the Kenya Defence Forces, nor do we organize aptitude tests or choose successful applicants. As a result, this material is merely informative.

How to Apply for KDF Recruitment 2023/2024

Follow the procedures below to apply for Kenya Defence Forces recruitment in 2023.

  • Go to the recruitment application portal www.mod.go.ke
  • Check the career page and read through the application instructions
  • Choose the position you wish to apply for
  • Carefully supply valid data into the space provided
  • Upload all necessary documents
  • Re-check the information you filled and if okay proceed to submit.

Only applicants who have completed the qualifying examinations will be interviewed and have their credentials reviewed (Candidates are to come with their original acknowledgement slips printed online).

NB: Shortlisted candidates will be notified through email or SMS when the selection process is concluded.

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