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Originally published by Kenyanstop
October 21, 2025
10h ago
KDF Reveals Why It Locked Out Hundreds of Applicants

The current recruitment exercise targets to onboard GSO cadets, specialists, general duty recruits, tradesmen, and constables...
✨ Key Highlights
The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) recruitment drive has disqualified hundreds of applicants, primarily due to failed medical and background checks related to substance abuse. Senior Medical Officer Lieutenant Colonel Wasike highlighted drug use as a leading cause of unsuitability, despite applicants meeting other physical and academic criteria.
- Hundreds of applicants were turned away across centres in Lamu County.
- Chief of Defence Forces General Charles Kahariri reiterated a commitment to a transparent, merit-based selection process, warning against malpractice.
- The recruitment, which targets various roles including General Service Officers (GSO) cadets and General Duty Recruits, proceeded despite allegations of corruption and a legal challenge.
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