Thousands Of Former NYS Officers Scramble For Limited Slots In KDF Recruitment

Thousands of former National Youth Service (NYS) officers thronged the Embakasi Garrison on Monday, September 19, 2023, in a bid to join the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF). The massive turnout was witnessed after the KDF announced the recruitment on September 16 and released the shortlist of prospective Specialist Officer Cadets and Tradesmen and women.

Videos shared online showed a sea of ex-NYS officers jostling for space at the Embakasi Garrison, eager to secure one of the limited slots available. The KDF has shortlisted 1,606 candidates for recruitment, including 347 specialist officers and 1,259 tradesmen and women.

The high turnout at the Embakasi Garrison is a testament to the high unemployment rate in Kenya and the appeal of serving in the KDF. The KDF is one of the most respected institutions in Kenya and offers a stable career with good benefits.

It is unclear how many former NYS officers made the shortlist or how many were able to secure a slot in the KDF. However, the massive turnout at the Embakasi Garrison is a clear indication of the strong interest in joining the KDF among former NYS officers.

The KDF had announced the recruitment on September 16, releasing a shortlist of 1,606 candidates, including 347 specialist officers and 1,259 tradesmen and women. The high turnout at the Embakasi Garrison is a testament to the high unemployment rate in Kenya and the appeal of serving in the KDF, which is one of the most respected institutions in the country and offers a stable career with good benefits.