The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) has vowed to deal decisively with anyone engaging in corruption during the upcoming recruitment exercise scheduled for October 23 to October 25.
In a statement published on their official site, meant to update the country and interested candidates on the recruitment process that will be conducted in various parts of the country, KDF cautioned participants against attempting to bribe in order to influence their selection or inclusion into the force.
They warned that anyone caught engaging in such malpractice will be arrested, prosecuted, and automatically disqualified from securing a slot in the military.
KDF further urged Kenyans to report any incidents of corruption to the relevant authorities for action. They emphasised that the recruitment drive is FREE and OPEN to all eligible and qualified candidates.
Engaging in bribery or any other form of corruption with the intent to influence the recruitment process is a criminal offence, and perpetrators will face prosecution.
“The Kenya Defence Forces recruitment drive is FREE and OPEN to all eligible and qualified candidates. Engaging in BRIBERY or any other form of CORRUPTION with the intent to influence the recruitment process is a CRIMINAL OFFENCE. Any individual found to be involved in recruitment-related malpractice will be arrested and prosecuted. The public is urged to report any incidents of recruitment malpractice to the nearest police station or military camp or call the dedicated hotline numbers: 0726419706/0726419709.” The statement read.
The application is open to all interested candidates who meet the basic requirements, including medical, educational, and physical standards.
Eligible applicants must be aged between 18 and 26 years for general service recruits and between 26 and 30 years for specialists and professionals.
Those applying for chaplaincy must be below 39 years and hold a bachelor’s degree in theology.
Applicants seeking to join as professionals are required to have a valid practising licence and at least two years of experience in their field since certification.
