KDF Adopts Digital Recruitment System to Curb Corruption and Ensure Fairness

The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) is banking on a digital recruitment management system to ensure that the ongoing nationwide recruitment process is transparent, fair and merit-based.

Nationwide KDF 2025 Chief Recruiting Officer Brigadier General Samuel Kimani said the system is used to capture biometrics and personnel data.

Addressing the press while presiding over the KDF recruitment exercise at the KMC Grounds in Athi River Sub-county, Machakos County, on Tuesday, Brigadier Kimani said the Recruitment Management System allows prospective candidates’ personal information and documents to be scanned, after which a KDF calling letter is generated instantly.

“So, this time round, we don’t have physical calling letters. This is one of the ways unscrupulous people have been using to sell fake letters to unsuspecting members of the public,” Kimani said.

He also mentioned that the recrutiment exercise which began on October 13, 2025 for General Duty Recruits and Defence Forces Constables has been running smoothly across the country.

“So far, the recruitment process has been smooth. We have seen a high turnout of youth coming for recruitment, and we have had no incidents,” he said.

“The recruitment is guided by the slots and vacancies available and the skills we need to fill in the KDF. The process in Athi River Sub-county is ongoing, and once it’s complete, we’ll know the final number recruited,” Kimani added.

He however pointed out that the high turnout compared to limited available slots remains one of the main challenges during recruitment.

“The recruitment is rigorous, and only the most qualified candidates are selected. We understand that many youth want to join KDF, and there is a lot of desperation,” he said.

Kimani at the same time encouraged unsuccessful candidates not to lose hope, reminding them that there are many other ways to serve the country.

“If you didn’t succeed this time, you can still serve Kenya in other capacities. The KDF age limit is between 18 and 26 years,” he said.

Brigadier Kimani further called upon members of the public to report any cases of corruption in the recruitment process to KDF hotlines for appropriate action.

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