Author:
Sara Rhodes
Date Of Creation:
18 February 2021
Update Date:
1 July 2024
Content
If you are wondering about joining the Kenyan Armed Forces, which consists of: Defense Force, Police Force, Prison Service, Wildlife Service and Forestry Service, here's what to do.
Steps
1 Age restrictions. The first requirement is to be at least 18 years old and not older than 26 years old. 
2 Be healthy and fit according to the admissions office standard.
3 Have no criminal record.
4 Meet growth requirements. Minimum height 160 cm for those who want to join the Kenya Defense Force and 172 cm for those who want to join the police. 
5 Meet the weight requirements. The minimum weight is 54.550 kg for men and 50 kg for women.
Tips
- undergraduate student may advance to the rank of lieutenant
- paramount to success - hard work and discipline
- additional skills guarantee better promotion
Warnings
- connection with politics
- low salaries
- irregular working hours and work away from family
- poor housing conditions for junior officers and privates
- recruits undergo very exhausting training that lasts six to fifteen months.
