KDF has announced recruitment for the period 2025/2026. They are recruiting over 200 officers.KDF is one of the best jobs you can get in Kenya.
Qualifications to join KDF in Kenya
- Original ID and birth certificate
- KCSE certificate (mean grade D plain and above)
- Certificate of Good Conduct (not mandatory)
- KRA Pin Certificate
- Other certificates (diploma or death certificate of parents)
- Kenyan citizenship
- Age: 18-26 years
- No criminal record
- Physically fit
- Minimum height: 5 feet
- Minimum weight: 54.5 kg (men), 50 kg (women)
- No serious injuries, tattoos, or pregnancy.
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Any form of bribery or corruption is a criminal offence…(2M fine)
KDF Ranks and salaries
Private: KSh 19,941 – KSh 30,000
Corporal: KSh 32,250 – KSh 70,000
Captain: KSh 73,182 – KSh 110,000
Lieutenant Colonel: KSh 130,735 – KSh 180,000
Colonel: KSh 153,317 – KSh 300,000
Lieutenant General: KSh 632,984 – KSh 800,000
Chief of Defence Forces: KSh 894,897 – KSh 1,200,000
As a new recruit,you will earn Ksh 19,000 to Ksh 25,000. Your salary will increase as you rise through the ranks.
Recruitment Centres will be announced later and posted on KDF website.
How to get KDF jobs
For you to get the job,you have to train hard before going for the interview.You should also meet the minimum requirements indicated above. If you are not in good health, you will not be recruited because KDF take you through medical check-up.
How much should you bribe to get the job
There are always few cases of bribery where people pay Ksh600,000 to Ksh800,000 to get the job. However,KDF has warned Kenyans against following the route of bribery. If found guilt,the fine will be Ksh2 million.