The military is the group or groups of people that are given power to defend something (mostly a country). They are armed, so they are called the armed forces. The military protects its country by defending it from the armed forces of enemies, if there is a war.
National Defence College, Kenya
Church Army Academy Private School
Braeburn Imani International School
International School of Kenya
Kahawa Garrison Secondary School
HILLCREST INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS
Kandongu Primary School
St Andrew’s School, Turi
Lenana School
Moi Forces Academy
Kapsabet High School
Mang’u High School
How strong is the Kenyan military?
Kenya was ranked at the bottom with 6,500 army personnel and 700 and 730 Air Force and navy personnel, respectively. In terms of equipment, the country’s military had 3 Saladin and 10 Ferret armoured vehicles; 16, 81mm and 8, 120mm mortars; 56 84mm recoilless guns, and 4 patrol boats each with 4.4mm Bofors guns
How can I join Kenya Defence force?
Know the base requirements for enlistment.
- Be a Kenyan citizen.
- Be at least 18 years of age, but not exceeding 26 years of age.
- Have no criminal record whatsoever.
- Be above 5 foot, 3 inches (Defense Forces) or 5 foot 8 inches (Police Force).
- Weigh more than 54.55kg (males) or 50kg (females).
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 do I join the special forces?
Joining the Army as a Special Forces Soldier
- You must be an active duty or Army National Guard Soldier.
- You must be a U.S. citizen.
- You must qualify for airborne training.
- You must meet the Physical Fitness Assessment (PFA) minimum standard of 49 pushups, 59 sit-ups, 15:12 (two-mile run), six pull-ups.