JOBS: KDF warns Kenyans against bribing

NAIROBI, KENYA: The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) has advertised general service officers (Cadets) and specialist officers jobs taking place this month and part of September.

Contacted over the phone, Millitary spokesperson Bogita Ongeri did not reveal the exact number of personnel required in the exercise.

According to the advertisement, specialist officers are required to have a mean grade of B in Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) with at least C+ in English, Mathematics and one of the science subjects.

The cadets must hold a minimum mean grade of B (plain) in KCSE with at least C (plus) in English, Mathematics and one science subject. (The initial training period for this category will cover three continous years leading to a BSc in Millitary Science and security studies."

KDF wants specialist officers in the fields of broadcast journalism, law, textile engineering, cyber security among others.

“Broadcast producers must be holders of Bachelor’s degree in communication having majored in audio and visual broadcast production.”

Last year, KDF recruited a total of 2,000 soldiers with Vice Chief of Defence Forces Lieutenant-General Joseph Kasaon saying that the slots were distributed equitably.

KDF said that it will not tolerate bribery and other acts of corruption during the exercise. “Do not waste your money and and risk imprisonment, no one can influence the recruitment process.”