KDF recruits annually and there are specific diploma and degree courses the disciplined force requires before they employ soldiers and specialists.
If you are aspiring to be a KDF specialist, here are university courses you should pursue:
(1) Diploma/Certificate
- Aeronautical Engineering (A&E and Avionics)
- Automation & Control
- Automotive Engineering & Motor Vehicle Mechanics
- Civil Engineering
- Community Health Nursing
- Community Oral Health
- Computer Science/Information Technology (Programming/ Networking)
- Counseling Psychology
- Electrical & Electronic Engineering (Automotive/Installation/Electronic Option)
- Health Records & Information Technology
- Instrumentation & Control
- Journalism (Video Editors, Graphic Design, Public Relation)
- Librarian
- Marine Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering (Plant/Production Option)
- Mechatronics Engineering (PLC)
- Medical Imaging Sciences
- Occupational Therapy
- Para Legal (Licensed Process Server)
- Physiotherapy
- Quality Control
- Soil Laboratory Sciences/Technology
- Surveying (Land/Quantity Survey, Photogrammetric/GIS)
- Telecommunication Engineering
- Water Engineering (Ground Water option)
- Welding, Fabrication & Metallurgy
(2) Artisans
- Carpentry & Joinery
- Masonry
- Music
- Plant Operation
- Plumbing & Fitting
- Vehicle Mechanic
- Vehicle Electrician
Now,if you aren’t able to pursue any of the courses listed above, you will be forced to join KDF as a Servicemen/Women, Constabularies or Tradesmen/women. If you are comfortable with that, here are the basic requirements:
Servicemen/Women
- Must be Kenyan citizens and should not have dual citizenship.
- Age: Between 18 and 26 years old.
- Be physically and medically fit in accordance with the KDF standards.
- Have no criminal record.
- Minimum Height:
- Men: 1.60 m (5ft 3in).
- Women: 1.52 m (5ft).
- Minimum Weight:
- Men: 54.55 Kg (120 lb).
- Women: 50.00 Kg (110 lb).
- Female candidates must NOT be pregnant at the time of recruitment and during the entire duration of training.
- Education: A minimum of mean grade D (plain) in KCSE for the general recruits.
Constabularies
- Be ex-Kenya Defence Forces Service Member
- Possess a Discharge Certificate of minimum “Very Good” in conduct.
- Must have served at least a 3 or 9 years’ colour service.
- Must be Kenyan citizens and should not have dual citizenship.
- Age – Below 52 years old.
- Be physically and medically fit in accordance with the KDF standards.
- Have no criminal record.
Tradesmen/women
Prospective candidates willing to apply must satisfy the conditions and requirements given below.
- Must be Kenyan citizen and should not have dual citizenship.
- Age: Between 18 and 26 years old.
- Be physically and medically fit in accordance with the KDF standards.
- Have no criminal record.
- Minimum Height:
- Men: 1.60 m (5ft 3in).
- Women: 1.52 m (5ft).
- Minimum Weight:
- Men: 54.55 Kg (120 lb).
- Women: 50.00 Kg (110 lb).
- Female candidates must NOT be pregnant at recruitment and during training.
- Education:
- Technicians: 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.
- Artisans: A minimum of mean grade D+ (Plus) in KCSE and either a relevant certificate with Government Trade Test Grade II or Craft II from a recognized Institution.
But since your work would be to secure the country through intelligence and physical fight, it’s appropriate to advance your studies. The best degree/diploma course to study is Bachelor/Diploma in Criminology & Forensic Science.