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Prospective applicants preparing for the December 2026 Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) recruitment exercise risk automatic disqualification if they fail to meet strict age, physical, medical, criminal background, and academic thresholds set by the Ministry of Defence.

Following the official announcement opening the 2026 countrywide recruitment drive on November 12, 2026, the Ministry of Defence outlined five primary eligibility barriers that candidates must clear before being considered for military training.

 Every applicant undergoes thorough military medical screening to verify endurance and operational readiness. Any underlying condition that fails KDF medical standards—or compromises a candidate’s ability to withstand intensive physical training—results in immediate disqualification.

The Ministry of Defence further reiterated that the recruitment exercise is free and open to all eligible Kenyans, warning that anyone caught engaging in bribery or circulating fake calling letters will be arrested and prosecuted.

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