NAIROBI,Kenya Nov 12 – The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) has announced a nationwide recruitment exercise scheduled for December 2026, opening opportunities for Kenyans seeking to join the military as officer cadets, specialist officers, general duty recruits and tradesmen and women.
In a recruitment notice, KDF said the exercise would target both university graduates and candidates with secondary school and technical qualifications, with successful applicants expected to undergo training at designated military institutions.
The recruitment will cover General Service Officer (GSO) Cadets under the regular and graduate categories, specialist officers, general duty recruits and tradesmen and women with relevant professional and technical skills.
KDF has set December 12, 2026, as the deadline for online applications for GSO cadets, specialist officers and tradesmen and women.
Applications must be submitted through the Ministry of Defence recruitment portal, https://recruit.mod.go.ke. Shortlisted candidates will be notified through the Ministry of Defence website and print media between December 21 and 25, 2026.
The military has cautioned applicants against paying bribes or engaging intermediaries to secure recruitment slots, warning that the exercise is free and any form of corruption will attract arrest and prosecution.
It has urged members of the public to report recruitment malpractice, including individuals issuing fake calling letters, to the nearest police station or military camp, or through its dedicated hotline, 0183749488.
