KDF recruits locked out for lack of school testimonials in Mvita sub county

By Mwarandu Kombe

Kenya defense forces in the line of duty Photo FILE

Hundreds of recruits who participated in the Kenya Defense Force exercise in Mvita sub County Mombasa County were locked out due to lack of basic necessities including school certificates and other testimonials.

Speaking to the press in Mombasa at the Tononoka Ground officer in charge of the recruitment exercise Lieutenant Colonel Joseph Nzioka said not of them failed to produce their original school certificates.

He cited poor health as one pointer of the recruits being locked out in the recruitment exercise.

“Some of them failed because of their medical concerns. Others on the other hand could not make it because they lacked some of the basics such as school certificates” he noted

He however pointed out that the number of youth who came out for the exercise has increased compared to the previous exercises.

Nzioka said the exercise was fairly done to give all Kenyans an opportunity to serve in the forces.

“The exercise was fair so that they every Kenyan can get an opportunity to in the service” he stated

He applauded the youth for coming out in large numbers to participate in the recruitment exercise.

A total of three recruits were managed to sail through.

Kenya Defense Force has been conducting a series of recruitment exercises in all parts of the country

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