Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) Recruitment 2025/2026 | Application Portal

KDF Recruitment 2025/2026: Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) has announced to the general public of its ongoing recruitment slated for 2025/2026. Interested and qualified individuals are to visit the official career portal of KDF at www.mod.go.ke to obtain the online application form for the recruitment.

In this article, we’ll take you step-by-step through the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) recruitment 2025/2026.

Overview of KDF Recruitment

Location: Kenya

Firm: Kenya Defence Forces (KDF)

Employment Type: Full Time

Start Date: 28^th August, 2025

Deadline: 9^th September, 2025

Certification: Bachelor’s degree, Diploma, KCSE

Method of Application: Online

Fee for Application Form: Free

Application Link: https://www.mod.go.ke/

Vacancies available at KDF Recruitment 2025/2026

The following vacancies are available at the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) recruitment 2025:

• Welding control
• Architecture
• Welding instruments
• Marine engineering
• Journalism
• Radiography
• Aeronautical, Computer science
• Electrical engineering
• Medical laboratory
• Meteorology
• Community social work
• Pharmacy
• Automotive engineering
• Library
• Survey
• Community oral health
• Dental technology
• Plaster technology
• Public health
• Artisan (Spray Painter III)
• Artisan (Welder III)
• Artisan III (Tailor)
• Artisan III (Motor Vehicle Electricians)
• Motor Vehicle Mechanic III
• Driver II
• Artisan (Panel Beater III)
• Cook III
• Clerical Officer II
• Senior Support Staff

Is the KDF Recruitment Ongoing for 2025?

YES, the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) recruitment 2025/2026 is currently ongoing. Interested persons are to visit the official career portal of KDF at https://www.mod.go.ke/careers/ to access the diverse job openings available for employment.

Official KDF Recruitment/Career Portal

The official career portal of the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) is https://www.mod.go.ke/careers/

Eligible Counties for KDF Recruitment 2025

Applicants from any of the listed Counties are eligible for the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) Recruitment 2025/2026:

Nairobi	Mombasa	Homa Bay
Tharaka-Nithi	Kajiado	Meru
Narok	Isiolo	Kisumu
Marsabit	Siaya	Mandera
Wajir	Garissa	Taita Mak Taveta
Kilifi	Tana River	Lamu
Kwale	Samburu	Busia
Kakamega	Vihiga	Bungoma
Bomet	Kericho	Machakos
Kitui	Embu	Makueni
West Pokot	Nakuru	Nyamira
Kisii	Migori	Turkana
Kiambu	Nyeri	Nyandarua
Murang’a	Laikipia	Nandi
Kirinyaga	Baringo	Elgeyo-Marakwet
Trans-Nzoia	Uasin Gishu

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Requirements for KDF Recruitment 2025/2026

Below are the requirements to enroll in the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) recruitment 2025/2026:

• Applicant applying for KDF recruitment must be a Kenyan citizen.
• Applicant must possess either a master’s or bachelor’s degree in relevant field of discipline
• Interested candidates must be between the age of 18 to 30 years
• Applicant applying for the KDF recruitment must be proficient with the use of computers
• Applicant for KDF recruitment must possess good and excellent communication skills
• Applicant applying for the KDF recruitment must possess a valid proof of identification
• Applicant applying for the KDF recruitment must meet and satisfy the Chapter Six (6) of the Kenyan Constitution

How to Apply

• Visit https://www.mod.go.ke/
• Click on the “careers” category
• Scroll down to download and read the “Job Description”
• Select desired job position of application
• Fill the online application form
• Upload all required documents carefully
• Submit your application

Deadline for KDF Recruitment 2025

The closing date or deadline for the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) recruitment is slated to take be on the 9^th of September, 2025 by 05:00PM. Any application submitted after the assigned deadline/closing date will be disqualified.

Individuals who make the shortlisted candidate list will be required to present the following documents of compliance to:

1. Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI)
2. A Tax Compliance certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
3. Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
4. Higher Education Loan Board (HELB)
5. Approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)
6. Commission of University Education (CUE) recognition for degrees obtained or gotten outside Kenya

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