Kenya Armed Forces Recruitment Requirements

The Kenyan military recruitment exercise offers many young men and women the opportunity to serve their country.




General Requirements For Recruitment Of Service Men and Women Into The Kenya Army

The general requirements for recruitment of service men and women into Kenya army are given below as follows:

1. Must be Kenyan citizens.
2. Age: Between 18 and 26 years old.
3. Be medically fit.
4. Have no criminal record.
5. Minimum Height: 5 ft 3 in. (5'3”).
6. Minimum Weight:
a. men – 54.55 Kg (120 lb).
b. women – 50.00 Kg (110 lb).
7. Women candidates must NOT be pregnant.



Recruitments Of General Service Officer (GSO) Cadets Into The Kenya Army

Prospective candidates wishing to apply must satisfy the conditions and requirements given below.

1. Must be Kenyan citizens.
2. Age: Between 18 and 26 years old.
3. Education: A minimum of mean grade B (Plain) in KCSE.
4. Be medically fit.
5. Have no criminal record.
6. Minimum Height: 5 ft 3 in. (5’3”).
7. Minimum Weight:
(1) Male: 54.5 Kg (120 lb).
(2) Female: 50.0 Kg (110 lb).
8. Women candidates should NOT be pregnant.
9.Clear photocopies of relevant academic certificates and national ID card to accompany the application.