The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) has announced a nationwide recruitment exercise scheduled for December 2026.
Through a notice made on Thursday, November 11, KDF stated that the exercise targets General Service Officer (GSO) Cadets, Specialist Officers, General Duty Recruits and Tradesmen and Women.
"The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) is pleased to announce to the public the upcoming recruitment of General Service Officer (GSO) Cadets (Regular and Graduates), Specialist Officers, General Duty Recruits and Tradesmen/women which is scheduled to take place in the month of December 2026," KDF stated.
Interested applicants must meet different academic, age and professional requirements, depending on their preferred category, with the Ministry outlining specific qualifications for each position.
Regular GSO Cadets must be aged 18 to 23, hold a Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade of B (Plain), with C+ in English, Mathematics and Science.
Graduate Cadets must meet similar KCSE requirements, hold a relevant bachelor's degree and be aged between 18 and 26, while training lasts fifteen months.More to follow...
