The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) has announced the shortlist of candidates selected for various positions including General Service Officer (GSO) Cadets, Specialist Officers, and Tradesmen and Women. The Ministry of Defence said the successful applicants will attend interviews and selection exercises beginning next month at specific venues across the country.
According to the notice, the interviews are set to run from November 3 to December 8, 2025, and each group has been assigned different reporting dates and locations.
Those shortlisted for the Tradesmen and Women category are expected to report to Ulinzi Sports Complex in Langata, Nairobi, on Monday, November 3, 2025, starting at 8:00 am.
Specialist Officers will attend their sessions at the Kenya Military Academy in Lanet, Nakuru, on Monday, December 8, 2025.
Meanwhile, GSO Cadets (Graduate) are required to report to the same academy on Monday, November 24, 2025, while GSO Cadets (Regular) will report there a week later, on Monday, December 1, 2025.
KDF directed all shortlisted candidates to carry their original national ID cards, academic and professional certificates, curriculum vitae, and other supporting documents, together with four copies of each.
The Defence Forces assured that food and accommodation will be provided during the interview period. Candidates who do not make it through the selection process will receive travel reimbursement in line with KDF regulations. The notice further advised all applicants to carry warm clothing in preparation for the weather conditions at the training venues.
KDF also maintained a firm stance on integrity, warning against any attempts to influence the recruitment process through bribery or corruption.
“Engaging in bribery or any form of corruption to influence recruitment is a criminal offence. Any person found culpable will be arrested and prosecuted,” the notice read.
The authority stressed that the recruitment is free and fair, and that only merit will guide the final selection. Members of the public have been urged to report any form of malpractice or bribery through the nearest police station, military camp, or via the hotline numbers 0726419706 or 0726419709.
The Defence Forces said it remains committed to ensuring transparency, discipline, and professionalism throughout the ongoing recruitment process, as part of efforts to uphold the integrity of the institution.
