Just like any other government, on a yearly basis, the Kenyan Govt. announces recruitment into their armed forces. The country’s armed forces are known as the Kenya Defence Forces. Read on to know the Kenya Defence Forces Recruitment 2022
In this post, we will be putting you through how you can successfully be a part of the Kenya Defence Forces Recruitment in 2022.
Kenya Defence Forces Recruitment 2022
The recruitment exercise is open to all Kenya citizens as long as they meet the eligibility requirements. Interested candidates must satisfy some set of conditions and requirements laid down by the Kenya Defence Force.
Before you apply to have it in mind that the Kenyan government seriously frowns at Bribery and other acts of corruption by their security officials as the aforementioned acts are against the law.
As a result, any applicant caught presenting fake/falsified documents or caught engaging in any corrupt activity will be arrested and prosecuted according to provisions of the law.
It has happened numerous times in Kenya during the Defence Force recruitments that those that accept to be conned eventually lose their money, properties, and sent to jail. So you have to be aware of all these before applying.
The Kenyan government is strict with its security officials because they only want honest and trustworthy citizens to be in their security force.
If you are interested in applying for the recruitment process we strongly advise you not to waste your money and risk imprisonment as no one can influence or manipulate the recruitment process.
The Kenya Defence Forces recruiting team consists of the Kenya Army, Kenya Airforce and Kenya Navy
Eligibility Requirements
- Interested candidates are to meet the following requirements
- Must be a Kenyan citizen and should not have a dual citizenship
- A minimum of mean grade C (Plain) in KSCE, a relevant Diploma, or above from a recognized institution and be registered with the relevant statutory bodies where applicable.
- Be in possession of a valid Kenyan National Identity card
- Between 18 and 30 years old
- Be physically and medically fit in accordance with the KDF standards.
- Without any criminal record.
- Minimum Height : Men: 1.60m (5ft 3 in)/Women: 1.52m (5ft)
- Minimum weight : Men: 54.55 Kg (120lb)/ Women : 50.00 Kg (110 lb)
- Female candidates must not be pregnant at recruitment and during training.
How to Apply for the Kenya Defence Forces Recruitment 2022
Candidates should make available clear photocopies of relevant academic certificates and national ID card of the prospective applicants must accompany their applications and be addressed to the :
Assistant Chief of the Defence Forces
(personnel and Logistics)
Ministry of Defence
Defense Headquarters
Ulinzi House
P.O.Box 40668
Nairobi-00100
Please note that the application must reach the addressee on or before 25th November 2022. Shortlisted applicants will be notified through the print media between 13th – 19th December 2022.
You can also check the Kenya Ministry of Defence website for details about recruitment venues. Click here
Below is a list of the available post you can apply for depending on your qualifications
- 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. 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 a holder of an undergraduate degree from a recognized University/institution and be registered with a statutory body where applicable.
- The initial training period for Specialist Officers will not be less than three months.
- (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 training period for this category will cover three (3) years leading to a BSc in Military Science and Security Studies upon 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 a holder of an undergraduate degree from a recognized University/institution and be registered with a statutory body where applicable.
- The training period for Specialist Officers will not be less than three months.
- (3) Servicemen/women (General Duty) Recruits,
- Must hold a minimum mean grade of D (plain) in KCSE.
- (4) Tradesmen/women.
- Prospective candidates willing to apply must satisfy the conditions and requirements given below.
(a) Technicians.
- A minimum means the grade of C (Plain) in KCSE, a relevant Diploma or above from a recognized Institution and be registered with the relevant statutory bodies, where applicable.
- (b) Artisans,
- A minimum means the grade of D+ (Plus) in KCSE and either a relevant certificate with Government Trade Test Grade II or Craft II from a recognized Institution.
(5) Constables
- (a) Be a retired Kenya Defence Forces Service Member or a retired National Youth Serviceman/woman.
- (b) Be between the ages of 30 and 55 years old for retired KDF and between 35 and 45 years old for retired NYS.
b. Specialist Officers, In addition to the minimum academic qualifications, Specialist Officers must posses’ qualifications and where necessary be registered with the relevant Statutory Bodies for the vacancies below:
(1) Medical Officers.
- Must hold at least a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery and be registered with Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board (MPDB).
(2) Pharmacists.
- Must hold at least a Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy and be registered with the Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPM.
- (3) Nursing Officers.
- Must hold at least a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing and be registered with the Nursing Council of Kenya (NCK).
- (4) Dentists.
- Must hold at least a Bachelor’s degree in Dental Surgery and be registered with the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board (MPDB).
(5) Laboratory Technologists.
- Must hold a Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Technology/Medical Laboratory Science.
(6) Counseling Psychologists.
- Must hold at least a Bachelor’s degree in Counselling Psychology.
7) Public Health Officers.
- Must hold at least a Bachelor of Science degree in Public Health/Environmental Science.
(8) Cyber Security/Digital Forensic/IT Officers.
- Must hold at least a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science/Information Technology/Software Engineering/Networking.
- Certification in Cyber Security, Digital Forensics, and Ethical hacking or Information Security analysis will be added advantage.
(9) Engineers.
- Must hold at least a Bachelor of Science degree in Aeronautical, Electrical & Electronics, Telecommunication, Instrumentation and Control, Mechanical.
- Marine, Biomedical, Naval Architecture, and Mechatronics Engineering and be registered with the Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK).
(10) Journalists.
- Must hold at least a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication majoring either in Broadcast Production or Public Relations with at least two (2) years of working experience.
(11) Lawyers.
- Must hold 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 practicing experience.
- Experience in litigation will be an added advantage.
(12) Physical Training Officers.
- Must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Sports Science or Bachelor of Education (Physical Education).
(13) Finance/Accounting Officers.
- Must hold at least a Bachelor of Commerce /Accounting option).
(14) Music Specialists.
- Must hold at least a Bachelor’s degree in Music.
(15) Chaplains/Imams.
- Must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Theology/Islamic studies from a recognized Institution.
- 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.
(16) Hospitality Management/Catering Officers.
- Must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management/ Food Production.
(17) Entrepreneurship and Management Officers.
- Must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Entrepreneurship.
(18) Statistics Officers.
- Must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Statistics/Applied Statistics/Actuarial Science.
(19) Procurement & Supply Chain Management Officers.
- Must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Procurement and Supply Chain Management /Purchasing & Supplies Management.
(20) Library and Information Officers.
- Must hold at least a Bachelor’s degree in Library and Information Science.
(21) Project Managers.
- Must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Project Planning and Management.
(22) Quantity Surveyors.
- Must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Survey and registered with the Board of Registration of Architects and Quantity Surveyors (BORAQS).
(23) Oceanographers.
- Must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Oceanography. (24) Dock Masters.
- Must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Nautical Science.
- 5.Tradesmen/women
- (1) Diploma
- (a) Accounting/Finance/CPA II
- (b) Aeronautical Engineering (A&E)
- (c) Archives and Record Management
- (d) Automotive Engineering
- (e) Building and Construction
- (f) Carpentry and Joinery
- (g) Community Health & Development
- (h) Community Health Nursing (KRCHN)
- (i) Computer Science/Information Technology
- (j) Counseling Psychology
- (k) Clinical Medicine and Surgery
- (I) Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- (m) Electrical and Instrumentation/Control Engineering
- (n) Human Resource Management
- (o) Journalism (Print Journalist, Audio – Visual Producer)
- (p) Marine Engineering
- (q) Mechanical Engineering (Plant/Production)
- (r) Medical Laboratory
- (s) Music
- (t) Painting/Coating Technology
- (u) Para Legal
- (v) Pharmaceutical Technology
- (w) Plumbing and Pipe Fitting/Plumbing Technology
- (x) Project Planning and Management
- (y) Public Health/Environmental Science
- (z) Purchasing and Supplies Management
- (aa) Radiography
- (bb) Refrigeration & Air Conditioning
- (cc) Research Skills Development
- (dd) Sales and Marketing
- (ee) Tailoring
- (ff) Telecommunication Engineering
- (gg) Warehouse/Store Keeping Management
- (hh) Welding & Fabrication
- (2) Certificate
- (a) Auto/Motor Vehicle Electrical
- (b) Automotive/Motor Vehicle Mechanics
- (c) Carpentry and Joinery
- (d) Composite Manufacturing Technology
- (e) Electrical and Electronics
- (f) Marine/Ship Construction
- (g) Masonry and Brick Laying
- (h) Plant Mechanics
- (j) Plant Operations (Heavy Plant/Crane/Forklift/Tug Operations)
- (k) Plumbing and Pipe Fitting
- (I) Welding and Fabrication
Conclusion
In this post, we have been able to shed light on how you can apply for Kenya Defence Forces Recruitment 2022, Eligibility requirements, available posts, and the government strict policies against corruption and dishonesty. we hope we have been able to provide all the information you need regarding Kenya Defence Forces Recruitment 2022. Feel free to drop your questions in the comment section if you have any further questions.
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