Senate Told KDF Recruitment Slots Sold for Ksh400,000
KDF announced a recruitment drive on September 15...
✨ Key Highlights
The Kenyan Senate has raised concerns about alleged corruption in the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) recruitment process, with claims that slots are being sold for up to Ksh400,000.
- Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale disclosed that a constituent was asked for Ksh400,000 for a KDF slot.
- Defence Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya has missed three scheduled appearances before the Senate to address these allegations.
- The KDF maintains that its recruitment process is transparent, fair, and free of charge, with various officer and recruit positions available.
Continue Reading
Read the complete article from Kenyans
Part of the Day's Coverage
Corruption Allegations and Charges Target SHA, KDF, and KEMSA - October 2025
The Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) has demanded an inquiry and due process in the case of auditor CPA Andrew Kipkirui Rotich. Rotich was fired and dropped from a shortlist after exposing large-scale billing fraud at the Social Health Authority (SHA), sparking a national debate on whistleblower protection. In a separate matter, the Kenyan Senate raised concerns about alleged corruption in the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) recruitment process, with claims that slots are being sold for up to Ksh400,000. Additionally, the US government has charged a 40-year-old Kenyan for allegedly conspiring to steal medical supplies from the Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA). The supplies, including HIV test kits, were part of a Ksh83 billion USAID program.
