The Kenya Military Academy has brought more benefits to society at large by providing quality training to the military. Besides, it has created a wide range of employment opportunities that have helped in the development of the Kenyan economy, thus improving the standard of living.
How To Qualify For Officer Training In Kenya
Score a B or better on your KCSE.
Officers and Cadets need to get a mean (or “plain”) score of a B on their Kenyan Certificate of Secondary Education examination, as well as meet several other testing requirements. In rural areas where it is difficult to get access to education, these requirements are sometimes lowered on a case-by-case basis.
- Minimum of C+ on the English portion.
- Minimum of C+ in Mathematics.
- Minimum of C+ in one of the following: Physics, Chemistry, or Biology.
Meet the minimum requirements for General Service Officer (GSO) training.
The basic requirements are similar, to those needed for general enlistment, with a few small changes:
- Be between 18 and 29 years of age.
- Have no criminal record whatsoever.
- Be above 5 feet, 3 inches (Defense Forces) or 5 feet 8 inches (Police Force).
- Weigh more than 54.55kg (males) or 50kg (females).
- May not be pregnant.
Know that preference for officer school will be given to graduates.
It is much easier to advance in the Kenyan Armed Services if you already hold an advanced degree. For some vocations, such as clergy, the age requirements are extended to 18-30 if you are a graduate, giving you more time to finish schooling.
Know that you must have 2 years of relevant experience to get a speciality officer job.
In order to qualify for a position, such as a doctor, dentist, psychiatrist, engineer, etc, you must have the relevant degree as well as 2 years of experience in the associated field to qualify.
Apply to your local branch by responding to mass-printed advertisements.
The schedule of recruitment is not set in stone, and the Kenyan Department of Defense recommends watching local print and electronic media to respond to an ad when they are recruiting. When you arrive:
- Bring running shoes — you will be expected to run 5km as a physical test.
- Bring a national ID card or passport.
- Bring appropriate paperwork validating your experience and degrees.
NOTE: This is not an easy job or short-term commitment. Be ready for physically and mentally difficult training.