List Of Military Courses In Kenya

List Of Military Courses In Kenya

Kenya Military Academy is specifically meant for training young military to prepare them for leadership, command and inspiration to train for professional military excellence. Those candidates who excel in Kenya Military Academy are always given the top priority ranks in the military, which brings more advantages compared to others.

In this article Keweb.co tries to answer the question by publishing the full list of Military Courses in Kenya

Below are the full List of Military Courses In Kenya

Diploma in Medical Engineering

This diploma course enables KDF servicemen to go work with hospital equipment at the many hospitals that the Kenya Defense Forces has in its barracks.

It involves troubleshooting, servicing, repair as well as installation of new hospital equipment.

Picture courtesy. Medical Engineering students.

Diploma in Civil Engineering

The Kenya Defense Forces is always looking for men and women who are well versed in building as it erects structures each waking day.

This diploma course is offered in most of our colleges in the country that are approved by the Ministry of Education.

Diploma in Electronics Engineering

This one is another course that is highly coveted by the Kenya Defense Forces as it involves the tweaking of electronics in the military.

The course is offered in most government colleges across the country with a minimum qualification of a C Plain.

Picture courtesy. Electronics Engineering.

Certificate in Motor Vehicle Mechanics

Anyone with a certificate in motor vehicle mechanics can apply to join the military as KDF has a lot of vehicles that need servicing and repair from time to time.

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

A Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, especially the plant option, is something that could easily get you into the Kenya Defense Forces.

Guidelines on How to Join Kenya Military Academy

Here is the procedure for how to join Kenya Military Academy:

  1. Be a Kenyan citizen.
  2. Have a minimum of 18 years of age.
  3. Have a certificate of good conduct.
  4. Have a minimum of C points in the KCSE.
  5. Attain a diploma or a degree in any applied field.
  6. Have no criminal records.
  7. Be more than 50 kg in terms of weight.
  8. Be above 5 feet and 3 inches.
  9. Apply to the Kenya Military Academy application and attach all the required documents.
  10. Join your preferred military academy in Kenya.

This is the simplest method to follow in order to join the Kenya Military Academy today.

How many army battalions are there in Kenya?

As of 2004, the Kenya Army had five brigades: two infantry, one with three battalions and one with two battalions; one armoured, with three battalions; one independent infantry, with two battalions; and one engineer, with two battalions.

How much are military paid in Kenya?

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The salary of a cadet in the Kenyan Army is around KSh7,172 monthly, even while still in training. The salary of a Private in the Kenyan Army is between KSh19,941 and 30,000 monthly. The salary of a Lance Corporals in the Kenyan Army is between KSh26,509 to 50,000 monthly.