KDF RECRUITMENT 2018

Tradesmen & Women Technician Job KDF
13 Nov 2018
The Kenya Defence Forces is pleased to
announce to the general public the recruitment
of Servicemen/women, Tradesmen/women and
Constables which is scheduled to take place
from 19 November to 19 December 2018 at
various centres countrywide. Prospective
candidates willing to join Kenya Defence Forces
must satisfy the set conditions and
requirements.
Bribery and other acts of corruption are against
the law. All persons presenting themselves for
recruitment purposes with fake/falsified
documents or caught engaging in any corrupt
activity shall be arrested and prosecuted. If you
accept to be conned, you will lose your money
or property and go to jail; it has happened to
many citizens during last recruitment.
Do not waste your money and risk imprisonment;
NO ONE can influence the recruitment process.
Report any suspicious conmen to the nearest
police station or a military camp. KDF
recruitment is absolutely FREE TO ALL.
The public is further notified that recruitment is
ONLY conducted at the advertised recruitment
centres countrywide during daytime before 1800
hrs (6pm) on weekdays only. Successful
candidates will be issued with calling letters at
the recruitment centres by the Senior Recruiting
Officers.
Any person purporting to recruit or issue an
alleged calling letter away from a recruitment
centre is a con person.
The KDF Recruiting Teams consisting of the
Kenya Army, Kenya Air Force and Kenya Navy
will be visiting the recruiting centres to recruit
Servicemen/women and Defence Forces
Constabularies on dates and venues indicated.
All potential candidates reporting to the
recruitment centres should come from the Sub-
Counties and Divisions of their respective
Counties. They must bring with them current
original national identity card, academic
certificates and testimonials. Photocopies,
scanned documents and police abstracts will not
be accepted.
Requirements
Must be Kenyan citizen and should not have
dual citizenship.
A minimum of mean grade C (Plain) in KCSE,
a relevant Diploma or above from a
recognized Institution and be registered with
the relevant statutory bodies where
applicable.
Be in possession of valid a Kenyan National
Identity card
Between 18 and 30 years old.
Be physically and medically fit in accordance
with the KDF standards.
Have no criminal record.
Minimum Height: Men: 1.60 m (5ft 3in) /
Women: 1.52 m (5ft)
Minimum Weight: Men: 54.55 Kg (120 lb) /
Women: 50.00 Kg (110 lb)
Female candidates must NOT be pregnant at
recruitment and during training.
How to Apply
Clear photocopies of relevant academic
certificates and national ID card of the
prospective Tradesmen/women must accompany
their applications and be addressed to the:
Assistant Chief of the Defence Forces
(Personnel and Logistics)
Ministry of Defence
Defence Headquarters
Ulinzi House
P.O. Box 40668
NAIROBI – 00100
The application to reach the addressee on or
before 25th November 2018. Shortlisted
Tradesmen/women will be notified through the
print media between 13th and 19th December
2018.