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The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) has published its official recruitment schedule for December 2026, outlining specific dates, venues, and application deadlines for candidates across all 47 counties.
The General Duty Recruit exercise will run from December 14 to December 28, 2026, with walk-in recruitment conducted at designated centres county by county.
Candidates are required to identify the date and venue assigned to their specific sub-county.
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Prospective candidates for General Service Officer (GSO) Cadets, Specialist Officers, and Tradesmen/women must submit their applications through the official KDF portal by December 12, 2026.
KDF announces 427 venues, dates for upcoming recruitment in December
Shortlisted applicants in these categories will be notified via the Ministry's website and print media between December 21 and December 25, 2026.
General Duty Recruit candidates do not require an online application and should report directly to their designated centres on the relevant dates.
December 14: Centres include Kolowa (Baringo), Matisi (Bungoma), Butula and Amagoro (Busia), Garissa and Masalani (Garissa), Ngong and Loitoktok (Kajiado), Nyayo Stadium and Dandora Stadium (Nairobi), Nakuru East and Kapkures (Nakuru), Maralal (Samburu), Kapenguria (West…