Kenyan Defense Forces (KDF): A Guide to Cadet Recruitment 2023

Discover how to become a KDF cadet in Kenya and serve your country with honor. Learn about the qualifications, recruitment process, and training regime.

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Kenyan Defense Forces (KDF): A Guide to Cadet Recruitment 2023
Kenyan Defense Forces (KDF): A Guide to Cadet Recruitment 2023

Have you ever dreamt of serving your country in the most honorable way? Of wearing that prestigious uniform, representing the Kenya Defence Forces, and being a beacon of hope, security, and discipline? If so, the KDF cadet program might be your calling. But how does one become a cadet in Kenya? What are the qualifications and processes? Dive in to discover the answers to these pressing questions.

The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) isn't just a regular institution; it's a hallmark of patriotism, dedication, and commitment to Kenya. Many young Kenyans aspire to join its ranks every year, but only a select few cut. So, what does it take?

Key Takeaways

  1. What is a Cadet?: A cadet refers to an officer trainee or candidate. It's a term mainly associated with those training to become an officer, especially in the military or maritime sectors.
  2. Basic Requirements: To join the KDF as a cadet, there are specific age, academic, and physical qualifications to meet.
  3. Recruitment Drive: The Ministry of Defence conducts the cadet recruitment drive, a grand spectacle in the Kenyan calendar.
  4. Training Regime: Cadets undergo a meticulous training program, combining military discipline with academic knowledge.
  5. Opportunities Beyond the Cadet Program: Apart from the cadet program, the KDF offers opportunities for artisans, technicians, and specialist officers.
  6. Bribery is a Myth: Transparency and integrity are core values during the recruitment process. It is essential to rely on merit and not fall for bribery scams.

Who is a Cadet?

A cadet is more than just a trainee; it's a potential leader. Often used to denote those training to be officers, cadets undergo rigorous training, developing their physical, mental, and leadership capabilities. The aim? To serve Kenya with utmost dedication. 

Who Can Become a KDF Cadet?

Specific eligibility criteria must be met to embark on becoming a KDF cadet. These criteria are outlined below:

  • Applicants must be Kenyan citizens.
  • They must hold a valid Kenyan National Identity (ID) card. During the recruitment process, four copies of the ID will be required.
  • A Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) PIN certificate is mandatory and should be presented during the recruitment exercise.
  • Age requirements vary: GSO cadets and general duty recruits must be between 18 and 26 years old.
  • Prospective cadets must have a clean criminal record.
  • Men's minimum height is 1.60m (5ft 3in), and the minimum weight is 54.55 kg (120 lb).
  • Women's minimum height is 1.52m (5ft), and the minimum weight is 50.00 kg (110 lb).
  • Both male and female candidates must have a Body Mass Index (BMI) below 30.
  • Female candidates must not be pregnant during recruitment and throughout the training period.
  • All candidates should have healthy skin and no large or deep scars or tattoos.

Types of Cadet Applications

KDF cadet applications are categorized into two groups, each with its specific requirements:

General Service Officer (GSO) Cadet

Applicants aspiring to become General Service Officer cadets must fulfill the following requirements:

  • Attain a mean grade of B (plain) in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE), with at least C+ (plus) grades in English, Mathematics, and one science subject.
  • The training program for this category spans three years. Upon successful completion, it leads to a Bachelor of Science degree in Defense and Security.

General Service Officer Cadet Graduate Degree

Applicants aiming to qualify for the General Service Officer cadet graduate degree must meet these requirements:

  • Possess a Bachelor's degree from a recognized university or institution.
  • The training period for this category is 15 months.

Application Process and Deadline

To apply for a KDF cadet position, candidates must adhere to the following steps:

  1. Visit the Ministry of Defense's official website and submit your application online.
  2. Ensure that all required academic certificates and copies are attached.
  3. The deadline for applications is 20 August 2023.

Recruitment Exercise Dates and Centers

The KDF recruitment exercise spans 10 days, with designated recruitment centers spread across all counties. The following are the scheduled recruitment dates:

ITINERARY
DATE COUNTY SUB – COUNTY RECRUITMENT CENTRE
MONDAY

28 AUGUST 2023

BARINGO TIATY WEST CHEMOLINGOT
BUNGOMA BUNGOMA NORTH MUKUYUNI
BUSIA BUSIA BUSIA
ELGEYO/MARAKWET MARAKWET EAST CHESOI
HOMA BAY HOMA BAY HOMA BAY
KAJIADO LOITOKTOK LOITOKTOK
KAKAMEGA KAKAMEGA NORTH MALAVA
KIRINYAGA KIRINYAGA CENTRAL KERUGOYA
KISII KITUTU CENTRAL NYANCHWA
KITUI TSEIKURU TSEIKURU
KWALE SAMBURU SAMBURU
LAIKIPIA KIRIMA OLMORAN
LAMU LAMU CENTRAL AMU ISLAND
MACHAKOS YATTA KITHIMANI
MANDERA MANDERA EAST MANDERA
MARSABIT DUKANA DUKANA
MARSABIT MARSABIT CENTRAL MARSABIT STADIUM
MERU BUURI EAST KIIRUA
MIGORI SUNA EAST MIGORI
MOMBASA CHANGAMWE CHANGAMWE
NAIROBI CITY DAGORETI JAMHURI GROUNDS
KIBRA
LANG’ATA
WESTLANDS
KASARANI KASARANI MISC
MATHARE
NJIRU
EMBAKASI NYAYO STADIUM
KAMUKUNJI
MAKADARA
STAREHE
NANDI NANDI CENTRAL KAPSABET
NAROK TRANS MARA SOUTH ANGATA
NYAMIRA MASABA NORTH KEROKA
NYERI NYERI CENTRAL NYERI
SIAYA UGENYA UKWALA
TANA RIVER BANGALE MADOGO
TANA RIVER TANA DELTA GARSEN
TANA RIVER TANA RIVER/GALLEDYERTU WAYU
THARAKA-NITHI THARAKA SOUTH MARIMANTI
TURKANA TURKANA CENTRAL LODWAR
VIHIGA SABATIA SABATIA
WAJIR WAJIR EAST WAJIR
WEST POKOT WEST POKOT KAPENGURIA
TUESDAY

29 AUGUST 2023

BARINGO BARINGO NORTH KABARTONJO
BUNGOMA KIMILILI KIMILILI
BUSIA TESO SOUTH AMUKURA
ELGEYO/MARAKWET MARAKWET WEST KAPSOWAR
GARISSA GARISSA GARISSA
HOMA BAY SUBA MAKUNGA
KAJIADO MASHURU MASHURU
KAKAMEGA MATETE MATETE
KIAMBU KIAMBAA KARURI
KILIFI MAGARINI MARAFA
KIRINYAGA KIRINYAGA WEST (NDIA) BARICHO
KISII SAMETA ITUBE
KITUI KYUSO KYUSO
KITUI MWINGI EAST MATHUKI
LAIKIPIA NYAHURURU NYAHURURU
LAMU LAMU WEST MPEKETONI
MACHAKOS MWALA MAKUTANO
MANDERA KILIWEHIRI KILIWEHIRI
MARSABIT LAISAMIS (MARSABIT SOUTH) LAISAMIS
MARSABIT NORTH HORR NORTH HORR
MERU BUURI WEST TIMAU
MIGORI KURIA EAST KEGONGA
MOMBASA KISAUNI KISAUNI
NAKURU NAKURU WEST KAPKURES
NANDI CHESUMEI CHEMUNDU
NANDI NANDI SOUTH (ALDAI) KABUJOI
NAROK LOLGORIAN LOLGORIAN
NYAMIRA MANGA MANGA
NYERI KIENI WEST MWEIGA
SIAYA UGUNJA UGUNJA
TAITA TAVETA VOI VOI
THARAKA-NITHI CHIAKARIGA CHIAKARIGA
TURKANA KIBISH KIBISH
WAJIR WAJIR NORTH BUTE
WEST POKOT KIPKOMO CHEPARERIA
WEDNESDAY

30 AUGUST 2023

BARINGO BARINGO CENTRAL KABARNET
BUNGOMA MT ELGON KAPSOKWONY
BUNGOMA WEBUYE EAST WEBUYE
BUSIA NAMBALE NAMBALE
GARISSA DADAAB DADAAB
HOMA BAY MBITA MBITA
ISIOLO ISIOLO ISIOLO
KAJIADO KAJIADO CENTRAL KAJIADO
KAJIADO KAJIADO NORTH NGONG
KIAMBU NDEIYA NDERU
KILIFI MALINDI MALINDI
KIRINYAGA MWEA WEST KANDONGU
KISII GUCHA OGEMBO
KITUI MIGWANI/MWINGI WEST MIGWANI
KITUI THAGICHU/MUMONI NORTH NTHANGANI
LAIKIPIA LAIKIPIA EAST NANYUKI
LAMU LAMU EAST FAZA
MAKUENI KATHONZWENI KATHONZWENI
MANDERA BANISA BANISA
MARSABIT LOYANGALANI LOYANGALANI
MIGORI NTIMARU NTIMARU
MOMBASA LIKONI LIKONI
NAKURU NJORO NJORO
NANDI NANDI EAST NANDI HILLS
NAROK TRANS MARA WEST KILGORIS
NYAMIRA BORABU BORABU
NYANDARUA NYANDARUA WEST OL JORO OROK
NYERI KIENI EAST CHAKA
SIAYA SIAYA SIAYA
TAITA TAVETA TAVETA TAVETA
THARAKA-NITHI THARAKA NORTH GATUNGA
TURKANA TURKANA NORTH LOKITAUNG
UASIN GISHU MOIBEN MOIBEN
VIHIGA HAMISI HAMISI
WAJIR BUNA BUNA
WEST POKOT POKOT SOUTH KABICHBICH
THURSDAY

31 AUGUST 2023

BARINGO MARIGAT MARIGAT
BUNGOMA BUNGOMA CENTRAL CHWELE
BUNGOMA TONGAREN TONGAREN
BUSIA BUNYALA BUDALANGI
EMBU EMBU EAST RUNYENJES
GARISSA LIBOI LIBOI
HOMA BAY NDHIWA NDHIWA
ISIOLO GARBATULA GARBATULLA
KAJIADO OLOILILAI NGATATOEK
KIAMBU GITHUNGURI GITHUNGURI
KIAMBU GITHURAI GITHURAI
KILIFI CHONYI MWEMBEKATI
KIRINYAGA MWEA EAST WANGURU
KISII MASABA SOUTH MASIMBA
KITUI MWINGI CENTRAL MWINGI
LAIKIPIA LAIKIPIA CENTRAL NGOBIT
MAKUENI MBOONI WEST KIKIMA
MANDERA MANDERA WEST TAKABA
MARSABIT CHALBI (MARSABIT NORTH) MAIKONA
MIGORI KURIA WEST KEHANCHA
MOMBASA JOMVU MIKINDANI
MURANG’A KAHURO KAHURO
NAKURU KURESOI SOUTH KERINGET
NANDI TINDERET MARABA
NAROK TRANS MARA EAST EMURUA DIKIR
NYAMIRA NYAMIRA SOUTH NYAMIRA
NYANDARUA GATHANJI NGANO
SIAYA GEM YALA YALA
TAITA TAVETA MWATATE MWATATE
TANA RIVER TANA NORTH BURA TANA
THARAKA-NITHI IGAMBA NG’OMBE KATHUANA
TRANS NZOIA KWANZA KWANZA
TURKANA TURKANA WEST KAKUMA
UASIN GISHU ELDORET WEST/TURBO TURBO
VIHIGA EMUHAYA EMUHAYA
WAJIR ELDAS ELDAS
FRIDAY

01 SEPTEMBER 2023

BARINGO MOGOTIO MOGOTIO
BOMET CHEPALUNGU SIGOR
BUNGOMA BUNGOMA WEST SIRISIA
BUSIA SAMIA FUNYULA
EMBU EMBU WEST EMBU
GARISSA BURA EAST BURA
HOMA BAY RANGWE RANGWE
KAJIADO ISINYA ISINYA
KAKAMEGA KHWISERO KHWISERO
KAKAMEGA LUGARI LUMAKANDA
KIAMBU GATUNDU NORTH KAMWANGI
KIAMBU LARI LARI
KILIFI GANZE GANZE
KISII KENYENYA KENYENYA
KISUMU MUHORONI CHEMILIL
KITUI MUTITU SOMBE
MAKUENI MUKAA YOANI
MANDERA MANDERA NORTH RHAMU
MERU TIGANIA EAST MURIRI
MIGORI SUNA WEST BONDO NYIRONGE
MOMBASA NYALI KONGOWEA
MURANG’A MURANG’A EAST MURANG’A
NAKURU KURESOI NORTH SIRIKWA
NYAMIRA NYAMIRA NORTH EKERENYO
NYANDARUA MIRANGINE MIRANGINE
NYANDARUA NYANDARUA NORTH NDARAGUA
NYERI MATHIRA WEST KAIYABA
SAMBURU SAMBURU NORTH BARAGOI
SIAYA GEM WAGAI WAGAI
TAITA TAVETA TAITA WUNDANYI
THARAKA-NITHI MAARA CHOGORIA
TRANS NZOIA TRANS-NZOIA WEST KITALE
TURKANA LOIMA LOROGUM
UASIN GISHU AINABKOI/ELDORET EAST KAPSOYA
WAJIR DIFF DIFF
WAJIR WAJIR WEST GRIFTU
MONDAY

04 SEPTEMBER 2023

BUNGOMA CHEPTAIS CHEPTAIS
BUSIA BUTULA BUTULA
ELGEYO/MARAKWET KEIYO NORTH ITEN
EMBU EMBU NORTH MANYATTA
GARISSA BALAMBALA BALAMBALA
GARISSA FAFI ALINJUGUR
HOMA BAY RACHUONYO SOUTH KOSELE
KAKAMEGA KAKAMEGA CENTRAL KAKAMEGA
KAKAMEGA NAVAKHOLO NAVAKHOLO
KERICHO BURETI LITEIN
KERICHO KERICHO EAST KERICHO
KIAMBU GATUNDU SOUTH GATUNDU
KILIFI KAUMA JARIBUNI
KISII GUCHA SOUTH NYAMARAMBE
KITUI MUTITU NORTH MUTITU
MACHAKOS ATHI RIVER ATHI RIVER
MAKUENI KIBWEZI KIBWEZI
MAKUENI KILUNGU NGULUNI/NUNGUNI
MANDERA ARABIA ARABIA
MERU IMENTI SOUTH NKUBU
MERU TIGANIA WEST URRU
MIGORI URIRI URIRI
MOMBASA MOMBASA TONONOKA
MURANG’A ITHANGA KAGUKU
MURANG’A KANGEMA KANGEMA
NAKURU MOLO MOLO
NAKURU RONGAI KAMPI YA MOTO
NAROK NAROK WEST LEMEK
NYANDARUA ABERDARE SHAMATA
NYANDARUA NYANDARUA CENTRAL OLKALOU
NYERI MATHIRA EAST KARATINA
SAMBURU SAMBURU CENTRAL MARALAL
SIAYA RARIEDA MADIANY
TRANS NZOIA ENDEBESS ENDEBESS
TURKANA TURKANA EAST LOKORI
WAJIR WAJIR SOUTH LEHELEY
TUESDAY

05 SEPTEMBER 2023

BARINGO KOIBATEK ELDAMA RAVINE
BOMET KONOIN MOGOGOSIEK
BUNGOMA BUNGOMA SOUTH BUNGOMA
BUNGOMA KOPSIRO KOPSIRO
GARISSA LAGDERA MODOGASHE
HOMA BAY RACHUONYO NORTH KENDU BAY
ISIOLO MERTI MERTI
KAKAMEGA KAKAMEGA EAST SHINYALU
KAKAMEGA MUMIAS WEST MUMIAS
KERICHO BELGUT SOSIOT
KIAMBU THIKA WEST THIKA
KILIFI KILIFI NORTH KILIFI
KIRINYAGA KIRINYAGA EAST (GICHUGU) KIANYAGA
KISII ETAGO ETAGO
KITUI KITUI WEST KABATI
KWALE LUNGA LUNGA LUNGALUNGA
MACHAKOS KATHIANI KATHIANI
MACHAKOS MASINGA MASINGA
MAKUENI MAKINDU MAKINDU
MAKUENI MBOONI EAST MUMBUNI
MANDERA LAFEY LAFEY
MERU IGEMBE CENTRAL KANGETA
MERU MERU CENTRAL KARIENI/GATIMBI
MIGORI AWENDO AWENDO
MURANG’A KIGUMO KIGUMO
NAKURU GILGIL GILGIL
NAKURU NAKURU EAST NAKURU
NAROK NAROK SOUTH OLOLUNGA
NYANDARUA WANJOHI WANJOHI
NYERI MUKURWE-INI MUKURWE-INI
SAMBURU SAMBURU EAST WAMBA
SIAYA BONDO BONDO
TRANS NZOIA TRANS-NZOIA EAST KACHIBORA
TURKANA TURKANA SOUTH LOKICHAR
UASIN GISHU ELDORET SOUTH/ WARENG/ KAPSERET OUTSPAN
WAJIR KHOROF HARAR KHOROF HARAR
WEDNESDAY

06 SEPTEMBER 2023

BOMET SOTIK SOTIK
BUNGOMA KIMAETI KIMAETI
BUNGOMA WEBUYE WEST MATISI
EMBU MBEERE NORTH SIAKAGO
GARISSA BODHAI BODHAI
KAKAMEGA KAKAMEGA SOUTH MALINYA
KAKAMEGA MATUNGU MATUNGU
KERICHO LONDIANI LONDIANI
KERICHO SIGOWET/SOIN CHEPKEMEL
KIAMBU THIKA EAST KILIMAMBOGO
KILIFI KALOLENI KALOLENI
KISII NYAMACHE NYAMACHE
KISUMU NYAKACH PAP ONDIT
KISUMU SEME KOMBEWA
KITUI IKUTHA IKUTHA
KITUI LOWER YATTA KYUSYANI
KITUI MATINYANI MATINYANI
KWALE MSAMBWENI MSAMBWENI
LAIKIPIA LAIKIPIA NORTH DOLDOL
MACHAKOS KANGUNDO KANGUNDO
MACHAKOS MACHAKOS MACHAKOS
MANDERA KOTULO KUTULO MANDERA
MARSABIT MOYALE MOYALE
MERU IMENTI NORTH MERU TOWN
MERU MUTUATI MUTUATI
MIGORI MABERA MABERA
MURANG’A KANDARA KANDARA
NAKURU NAIVASHA NAIVASHA
NAKURU NAKURU NORTH BAHATI
NANDI NANDI NORTH KABIYET
NAROK NAROK CENTRAL NAROK
NYANDARUA KIPIPIRI MIHARATI
NYERI NYERI SOUTH OTHAYA
TRANS NZOIA KIMININI KIMININI
WAJIR HABASWEIN HABASWEIN
WEST POKOT POKOT NORTH ALALE
THURSDAY

07 SEPTEMBER 2023

BOMET BOMET CENTRAL BOMET
BUNGOMA BUMULA BUMULA
ELGEYO/MARAKWET KEIYO SOUTH CHEPKORIO
EMBU MBEERE SOUTH KIRITIRI
GARISSA HULUGHO HULUGHO
HOMA BAY RACHUONYO EAST KADONGO
KAKAMEGA BUTERE BUTERE
KAKAMEGA LIKUYANI KONGONI
KERICHO KIPKELION KIPKELION
KIAMBU JUJA JUJA
KIAMBU KABETE WANGIGE
KILIFI RABAI RABAI
KISII MARANI MARANI
KISUMU KADIBO RABUOR
KISUMU KISUMU EAST KIBOS
KISUMU KISUMU WEST OJOLLA
KITUI KITUI CENTRAL KITUI
KITUI MUTOMO MUTOMO
KITUI NZAMBANI CHULUNI
KWALE KINANGO KINANGO
LAIKIPIA LAIKIPIA WEST RUMURUTI
MACHAKOS KALAMA KYANGALA
MACHAKOS MATUNGULU MATUNGULU
MANDERA MANDERA CENTRAL ELWAK
MARSABIT SOLOLO SOLOLO
MERU IGEMBE NORTH LAARE
MERU TIGANIA CENTRAL MIKINDURI
MIGORI RONGO RONGO
MURANG’A MURANG’A SOUTH KENOL
NAKURU SUBUKIA SUBUKIA
NAROK NAROK EAST NAIREGEA ENKARE
NYANDARUA NYANDARUA SOUTH ENGINEER
NYERI TETU WAMAGANA
VIHIGA LUANDA LUANDA
WAJIR HADADO HADADO
WEST POKOT POKOT CENTRAL SIGOR
FRIDAY

08 SEPTEMBER 2023

BARINGO TIATY EAST TANGULBEI
BOMET BOMET EAST LONGISA
BUSIA TESO NORTH AMAGORO
GARISSA IJARA MASALANI
KAJIADO KAJIADO WEST KISAMIS
KAKAMEGA MUMIAS EAST SHIANDA
KIAMBU KIAMBU EAST KIAMBU
KIAMBU KIKUYU KIKUYU
KIAMBU LIMURU LIMURU
KIAMBU RUIRU RUIRU
KILIFI KILIFI SOUTH KIKAMBALA
KISII KISII CENTRAL KISII
KISII KISII SOUTH KERINA
KISUMU KISUMU CENTRAL KISUMU
KISUMU NYANDO AWASI
KITUI KATULANI KATULANI
KITUI KISASI KISASI
KWALE MATUGA KWALE
MAKUENI MAKUENI WOTE
MAKUENI NZAUI MATILIKU
MARSABIT TURBI-BUBISA TURBI
MERU IGEMBE SOUTH MAUA
MIGORI NYATIKE NYATIKE
MURANG’A GATANGA GATANGA
MURANG’A MATHIOYA KIRIA-INI
NAROK NAROK NORTH OLOKURTO
NYANDARUA KINANGOP NJABINI
THARAKA-NITHI MERU SOUTH (CHUKA) CHUKA
THARAKA-NITHI MUTHAMBI MARIMA
UASIN GISHU KESSES KESSES
UASIN GISHU SOY ZIWA
VIHIGA VIHIGA MBALE
WAJIR KORONDILLE KORONDILLE
WAJIR TARBAJ TARBAJ
WEST POKOT KACHELIBA KACHELIBA

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will participate in the recruitment exercise. The KDF recruitment teams will visit multiple counties on different dates as specified in the official advert.

Important Notes and Final Thoughts

  • Remember that the KDF cadet recruitment process strictly adheres to anti-bribery and corruption policies. Any attempt to bribe or present forged documents will have severe consequences, including legal action.
  • Becoming a KDF cadet is a journey that requires dedication, commitment, and a deep sense of patriotism. If you meet the requirements and are passionate about serving your country, submit your application before the deadline.
  • Stay updated by visiting the Ministry of Defense's official website for any recruitment news or changes in the schedule.
  • If you need further information or have inquiries, contact the Ministry of Defense using the provided contact details.

READ ALSO: KDF Recruitment 2023 Dates and Centres

Conclusion

Joining the Kenya Defense Forces as a cadet is a noble endeavor that requires meeting specific requirements and going through a rigorous selection process. Suppose you are passionate about serving your country, ensuring its safety and security, and embarking on personal growth and development. In that case, the KDF cadet recruitment allows you to realize your dreams. Remember to prepare diligently, follow the application guidelines, and stay informed about the latest updates. Your commitment and dedication will benefit you and contribute to the strength and resilience of the Kenyan armed forces.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. When is the KDF cadet recruitment for 2023? The KDF cadet recruitment will occur between 28 August 2023 and 8 September 2023.

2. Can I apply to become a cadet if I'm not a Kenyan citizen? No, KDF cadet positions are open exclusively to Kenyan citizens.

3. Is there an age limit for GSO cadets and general duty recruits? Yes, applicants for GSO cadets and general duty recruits must be between 18 and 26 years old.

4. How can I stay informed about the KDF recruitment process? Regularly visit the Ministry of Defense's official website for updates and information regarding the recruitment process.

5. Can I submit a hardcopy application instead of an online application? All applications must be submitted online through the official KDF recruitment portal. Hardcopy applications will not be accepted.

Disclaimer: The information provided in this guide is based on the provided information by the Ministry of Defense of Kenya and is subject to change. Refer to the official Ministry of Defense announcements and documents for the most accurate and up-to-date details.

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