Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) has announced 2025 recruitment drive to take place across all the 26 counties.
In a press statement to newsrooms on Sunday, September 14, 2025, the Ministry of Defence confirmed that the October intake will target young Kenyans interested in building a career in the military.
KDF recruitment 2025 jobs
According to the statement, the KDF recruitment 2025 exercise will open opportunities for General Service Officer (GSO) Cadets, Graduate Cadets, Specialist Officers, General Duty Recruits, Tradesmen and Women, as well as Defence Forces Constables.
The Ministry urged Kenyans to be vigilant and only rely on official KDF channels to avoid falling victim to fake recruitment adverts. It further emphasized that the recruitment is free of charge and warned the public against giving money to fraudsters.
Kenya Defence Forces intake
The Kenya Defence Forces recruitment 2025 will provide thousands of job opportunities across the country. Interested applicants are advised to carefully read the requirements once the official guidelines are published on the KDF recruitment portal.
KDF recruitment dates are set for October 2025, with the Ministry expected to release a detailed schedule showing when officers will visit each county. Applicants are encouraged to prepare early by gathering academic documents, national IDs, and other required paperwork.
Many Kenyans search online for details about KDF salary, allowances, and career growth, and the Ministry assured that successful recruits will enjoy competitive pay, job security, and opportunities for training.
This announcement comes at a time when thousands of young people are actively looking for government jobs in Kenya.
With this recruitment drive, KDF has opened doors for graduates, diploma holders, and skilled tradesmen to serve the nation.
