A photo of a past recruitment exercise. [Photo/capitalfm.co.ke]
The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) has begun the exercise of recruiting personnel, including servicemen, constabularies, and tradesmen.
According to the recruitment schedule, the exercise will begin in Nyeri, Laikipia, Bomet, Samburu, Narok, West Pokot, Kwale, Lamu, Kiambu and Taita Taveta Counties.
The exercise will go on for one month, and will be conducted on weekdays only.
For one to be recruited as a technician, he or she must have a minimum of mean grade C (plain) in KCSE, a relevant diploma while a Catechist must have a minimum of C (minus) in KCSE, a diploma in Catechetical studies from a recognised catechetical institute and should not be beyond 35 years of age.
“All potential candidates reporting to the recruitment centres should come from the sub counties/divisions of their respective counties or districts,” KDF said in an advert.
“They should also bring with them current original National Identity card and academic certificates/testimonials. Photocopies/scanned ID cards and police abstracts will not be accepted.”
KDF pointed out that artisans should have a minimum of mean grade D plus in KCSE and either a relevant certificate with Government Trade Test Grade II or Craft II from a recognised institution.
It further stated that bribery and other acts of corruption will not be tolerated.
“All persons presenting themselves for recruitment purposes with fake/falsified documents or caught engaging in any corrupt activity shall be arrested and prosecuted,” it cautioned.
It warned the public not to allow themselves to be conned since they will lose their money or property and go to jail.