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.

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
- 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.
- Basic Requirements: To join the KDF as a cadet, there are specific age, academic, and physical qualifications to meet.
- Recruitment Drive: The Ministry of Defence conducts the cadet recruitment drive, a grand spectacle in the Kenyan calendar.
- Training Regime: Cadets undergo a meticulous training program, combining military discipline with academic knowledge.
- Opportunities Beyond the Cadet Program: Apart from the cadet program, the KDF offers opportunities for artisans, technicians, and specialist officers.
- 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:
- Visit the Ministry of Defense's official website and submit your application online.
- Ensure that all required academic certificates and copies are attached.
- 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.
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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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