KDF Recruitment 2026 Dates and Centres
KDF Recruitment 2026 to 2027 Dates and Centers
The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) has announced a new recruitment exercise scheduled for December 2026. The recruitment targets General Service Officer (GSO) Cadets, Graduate Cadets, Specialist Officers, General Duty Recruits and Tradesmen/Women.
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According to the Ministry of Defence, interested Kenyan citizens should meet the prescribed academic, age, medical and physical requirements before attending recruitment. The exercise is free of charge, and applicants should avoid individuals demanding money in exchange for recruitment opportunities.
KDF Recruitment 2026 Dates and Centres
The General Duty Recruit recruitment exercise will run from 14 December to 28 December 2026 across designated recruitment centres in Kenya.
Some of the recruitment centres near Nairobi include:
Date Recruitment centre
14 December Karuri, Kiambu
15 December Nderu, Kiambu; Kawangware; Kasarani
16 December Githunguri, Kiambu; Riruta; Tena
17 December Limuru and Lari; Jamhuri Grounds
18 December Githurai and Gatundu; KTTC Gigiri
19 December Ruiru and Thika; Utalii College
21 December Kamwangi, Kiambu; Thika
22 December Juja
23 December Murera Toll
24 December Wangige and Kiambu
28 December Kikuyu
These are among the centres listed in the official recruitment itinerary.
KDF Recruitment 2026 Requirements
Some of the main requirements include:
– Must be a Kenyan citizen with a valid National ID.
– Must have no criminal record.
– Regular GSO Cadets: 18–23 years.
– Graduate Cadets and General Duty Recruits: 18–26 years.
– Specialist Officers: Not above 30 years.
– Minimum height: 1.60m for men and 1.52m for women.
– Must meet KDF medical and physical fitness standards.
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