Kenya Defense Recruitment 2021 | Apply Now For Free
Kenya Defense Recruitment 2021 Apply now: The Kenya Defense forces comprise of the three-arm forces which include the Kenya Army, Kenya Navy, and Kenya Air force all of which are responsible for safeguarding the lives and properties of the citizens.
Hence, KDF was first created during the fall of the 19th century in the British colonial era when the movement to abolish the slave trade was at the peak. The British protectorate formed a group known as the king’s rifles had the responsibility to protect the people.
Kenya Defense Recruitment Requirement 2021
The requirement for the KDF are listed thus;
1. Applicants must be Kenyan citizen and should not have dual citizenship.
2. 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.
3. Be in possession of valid a Kenyan National Identity card
4. Must be between 18 and 30 years old.
5. Be physically and medically fit in accordance with the KDF standards.
6. Hence, you must have no criminal record.
7. Minimum Height: Men: 1.60 m (5ft 3in) / Women: 1.52 m (5ft)
8. Minimum Weight: Men: 54.55 Kg (120 lb) / Women: 50.00 Kg (110 lb)
9. Therefore, Female candidates must NOT be pregnant at recruitment and during training.
Ranks And Salary Structure Of Kenya Army
Ranks and salary structure of commissioned officers.
1. OFFICER CADET: This is the rank you are given during the initial officer training at lanet.
2. SECOND LIEUTENANT: This is the rank you are given on commissioning and held for about 3 years. they are responsible for leading up to 30 soldiers in a troop, both in mission and training.
3. LIEUTENANT: Lieutenants also command a troop of 20 soldiers, but with greater experience which comes with increased responsibilities than the second lieutenant. This rank is also held 3 years in the military.
4. CAPTAIN: Captains are the second in command of a sub-unit numbering up to 120 soldiers. Hence, they are majorly involved in the planning and also decision-making process with tactical responsibilities for operation on the ground as well as equipment maintenance, manpower, and logistic support.
5. MAJOR: Promotion to this rank is gained after 8 to 10 years of outstanding service and leadership skills commanding a sub-unit of about 120 soldiers and officers.
6. LIEUTENANT COLONEL: It is a rank held for two (2) years commanding 4 to 5 sub-units that have up to 650 soldiers.
Hence, They are responsible for the overall management of the units under them.
7. COLONEL: Colonel serve as staff officers between the field commands at brigade level.
8. BRIGADIER: commands a brigade and sometimes chosen as directors of operational capability gruop such as a director of staff.
9. MAJOR GENERAL: The person in this rank will be in charge of divisions and senior staff appointments.
10. LIEUTENANT GENERAL: In this rank, the person will be in charge of corps sized formations.
11. GENERAL: It is the most senior rank, holding positions such as the vice chief of Dedense staff, chief of Defense staff or chief of General staff.
Ranks of non-commission officers
Furthermore, ranks of non-commissioned officers includes the following;
1. PRIVATE:A private is the lowest rank occupied by non-commissioned officers. It is the first rank given immediately after completing phase 1 training.
2. CORPORAL: Is the second-lowest attained after serving three (3) years as a private or passing phase 2 training.
Therefore, Corporal are given command of more soldiers and also equipment such as guns and tanks
3. SERGEANT: This rank is gotten after spending twelve (12) years of service in the military. Sergeants are the second in command of a troop consisting of up to 35 soldiers, with the responsibility of assisting junior officers in the mission.
4. SENIOR SERGEANT: This rank is attained after spending a few years as a sergeant. A senior sergeant commands a troop of up to 120 soldiers.
5. WARRANT OFFICER II: This is a senior management rank with full focus on training and discipline of around 120 soldiers.
Hence, this rank can act as a senior adviser to a major who is in command of a sub-unit.
6. WARRANT OFFICER I: Is a rank attained after an outstanding 18 years service in the military. you will be responsible for leadership, welfare, and discipline of around 650 soldiers and equipment. you are the senior advisor to the unit commanding officer.
Commissioned Officers
Ranks Monthly Salaries
Chief of Defense Forces Ksh 894,897 to Ksh 1,000,000
Lieutenant General Ksh 632,984 – Ksh 800,000
Colonel Ksh 153,317 – Ksh 300,000
Lieutenant Colonel Ksh 130,735 – Ksh 180,000
Major Ksh 102,106 – Ksh 150,000
Captain Ksh 73,182 – Ksh 110,000
Non Commissioned Officers
Ranks Monthly Salaries
Corporal Ksh 32,250 – Ksh 70,000
Lance Corporal Ksh 26,509 – Ksh 50,000
Private Ksh 19,941 – Ksh 30,000
New recruit Ksh 7,172
How To Apply For Kenya Defense Recruitment 2021
Hence to apply for the Kenya Defense Recruitment 2021 Apply now: 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
Defense Headquarters
Ulinzi House
P.O. Box 40668
NAIROBI – 00100
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