This archive report was first published on 14 November 2019.
On November 14, 2019, the government announced plans to recruit Kenya Defence Forces personnel in November and December, warning against corruption in the process.
The recruitment drive will target various positions, including general service officers, specialist officers, general duty recruits, tradesmen/women, and defence forces constables.
According to the ministry, all persons presenting themselves for recruitment purposes with fake documents or caught engaging in any corrupt activity will be arrested and prosecuted.
“If you accept to be conned, you will lose your money or property and go to jail, no one can influence the recruitment process,” reads a statement from the ministry.
The Kenya Defence Forces is seeking to recruit a range of professionals, including lawyers, cybersecurity officers, public health officers, dentists, medical officers, pharmacists, nursing officers, engineers, journalists, and others.
Specialist officers must possess qualifications and where necessary, be registered with relevant statutory bodies.
