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Full KDF Shortlist 2025 Released: Thousands of Candidates Selected for GSO Cadet, Specialist Officer, and Tradesmen/Women Interviews — Check Reporting Dates and Venues
Published by K47 Digital News — October 25, 2025
The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) has officially released the long-awaited list of shortlisted candidates for the 2025 General Service Officer (GSO) Cadets, Specialist Officers, and Tradesmen/Women recruitment exercise. The announcement, issued through a formal communication from the Defence Headquarters at Ulinzi House, Nairobi, marks one of the most competitive and transparent military selection rounds in recent years.
The comprehensive list, verified and published by the KDF Directorate of Personnel, contains thousands of successful applicants drawn from all 47 counties of Kenya. Candidates have been selected based on academic merit, physical fitness, discipline records, and compliance with KDF recruitment standards.
According to the official notice, all shortlisted individuals are expected to report for interviews and selection on the specified dates and venues outlined below.
KDF Reporting Dates and Venues 2025
The Ministry of Defence confirmed that candidates have been grouped according to their recruitment category. Reporting will take place across two main KDF facilities — the Kenya Military Academy, Lanet (Nakuru) and Ulinzi Sports Complex, Langata (Nairobi) — between November and December 2025.
a. General Service Officer (GSO) Cadet – Regular
📍 Venue: Kenya Military Academy, Lanet, Nakuru
📅 Date: Monday, 1st December 2025, at 0800hrs
b. GSO Cadet – Graduate
📍 Venue: Kenya Military Academy, Lanet, Nakuru
📅 Date: Monday, 24th November 2025, at 0800hrs
c. Specialist Officers
📍 Venue: Kenya Military Academy, Lanet, Nakuru
📅 Date: Monday, 8th December 2025, at 0800hrs
d. Tradesmen and Tradeswomen
📍 Venue: Ulinzi Sports Complex, Langata, Nairobi
📅 Date: Monday, 3rd November 2025, at 0800hrs
All candidates are required to report punctually and adhere strictly to the dress code and documentation requirements set out in the KDF instructions.
Mandatory Requirements
Each shortlisted candidate must carry the following items to the interview center:
- Original National Identification Card (ID).
- Academic and Professional Certificates (plus four photocopies).
- Curriculum Vitae (CV) detailing academic background and contact information.
- Any other supporting testimonials verifying qualifications or professional experience.
The KDF will provide food and accommodation for all participants throughout the selection period. Unsuccessful candidates will be reimbursed travel expenses in accordance with official KDF regulations.
Applicants are also advised to carry warm clothing, as weather conditions at the Kenya Military Academy in Lanet and Nairobi’s Langata Barracks can be chilly during early morning reporting hours.
Official Warning: Recruitment is Free and Transparent
The Defence Headquarters reiterated that the recruitment process is entirely free. Any form of bribery, extortion, or corruption to influence recruitment is considered a criminal offense under Kenyan law.
“The Kenya Defence Forces recruitment drive is FREE and OPEN to all qualified candidates. Engaging in bribery or corruption to influence the process is a CRIMINAL OFFENSE. Any person found culpable will face arrest and prosecution,” the statement reads.
The public is urged to report any suspicious activities to the nearest police station, military camp, or call the official KDF hotline numbers: 0726 419 706 or 0726 419 709.
Highlights from the 2025 Shortlist
According to the released document, the shortlisted candidates were chosen through a nationwide merit-based selection that considered academic results, integrity, and fitness assessment performance.
The list includes successful applicants from diverse regions including Nairobi, Nakuru, Kisumu, Mombasa, Garissa, Turkana, Mandera, Kisii, Uasin Gishu, and Kilifi counties.
Below is a summarized sample of the shortlisted names extracted from the full document:
Sample of Shortlisted Candidates (GSO Cadet, Specialist Officers & Tradesmen/Women 2025)
| ID Number | Name |
|---|---|
| 40279638 | Abanga Omondi Silvan |
| 499910052 | Abass Abdirashid Umelkheir |
| 41908779 | Abass Maalim Mohamud |
| 796403273 | Abass Saidi |
| 40769966 | Abdi Adaw Burhan |
| 255428669 | Abdi Feisal Abubakar |
| 132292679 | Abdi Hassan Sheikh |
| 40417114 | Abdi Hassan Tawane |
| 253625096 | Abdi Mohamed Ibrahim |
| 737477925 | Abdikarim Shureym Adan |
| 40563385 | Abdille Muktar Abdiaziz |
| 40638243 | Abdirahman Abdikadir Ahmed |
| 41670380 | Abdulahi Mohamed Abdi |
| 42990261 | Abdullah Yussuf Deka |
| 42793992 | Abdullahi Ahmed Abdi |
| 42678824 | Abdullahi Mohamed Ismael |
| 42896494 | Abel Mosebi Frankline |
| 195893772 | Abiut Kibet |
| 40051097 | Abuya Olouch Moses |
| 42380108 | Achieng Pauline Odhiambo |
| 568210073 | Achokor Cherono Ruth |
| 680358900 | Adam At Kiplang |
| 41445831 | Ahmed Abdi Alinoor |
| 717031661 | Ahmed Gababa Yahya |
| 840291942 | Ahmed Mohamed Aswad |
| 38985479 | Ailyne Chelangat |
| 257903888 | Ainabkoi Kirby Mwakai |
| 378653813 | Ali Abdi |
| 42628829 | Ali Adan Abdikhalaq |
| 795170396 | Ali Idris Issa |
| 40898472 | Ali Mohamed Abdi Majid |
| 42367937 | Barsongol Kaptuya Elzeba |
| 198110410 | Bartanga Chepkonga Brian |
| 42774852 | Bashir Abdi Mohamed |
| 41367481 | Bett Cheruiyot Erick |
| 24809236 | Bett Kipngetich Emmanuel |
| 797038884 | Bii Kipkurui Moses |
| 41724360 | Biketi Simiyu Abel |
| 41932700 | Bilala Ali Kame |
| 422176189 | Billy Kipchirchir |
| 240432184 | Bishar Feisal Mohamed |
| 39454519 | Bitok Kipchumba Brian |
| 343619128 | Boku Galgallo Isacko |
| 786698337 | Boru Abdi Wako Jibril |
| 41367214 | Bosire Nyakundi Beauttah |
| 448685696 | Boya Fardhosa |
| 794550787 | Briank Mathew Langat |
| 40713771 | Bulemi Chris |
| 699482208 | Buluma Okotsi Peter |
| 42322740 | Bundi Kamau Brian |
| 43786481 | Buno Lammo Yayo |
| 249270903 | Bwaga Mwinyi Ahmed |
| 475095056 | Casey Kipngetich |
| 434449228 | Cecelia Chepkwemoi |
| 42377418 | Chacha Babere Daniel |
| 188687456 | Chacha Giyabe Shadrack |
| 897267427 | Chala Samwel Andrew |
| 42226139 | Chamakany Leperin Dennis |
| 39697802 | Chebet Junes |
| 40748900 | Chebet Kiprono Amos |
| 325487252 | Cheboi Kiprotich Onesmus |
| 574758149 | Chelungusi Wekesa Fred |
| 739676628 | Chemsto Beatrice Ritee |
| 40994869 | Chemsto Christabel |
| 739830743 | Chemutai Vidaline |
| 564023805 | Chepchumba Faith |
| 616815689 | Chepkemoi Ivyene Mwangi |
| 644426120 | Chepkirui Mirriam |
| 140538948 | Chepkirui Shanice |
| 42191146 | Chepkoech Salome |
| 380134962 | Chepkurui Doreen |
| 42705939 | Chepngetich Noreen |
| 256359785 | Cheptarus Jerotich Christine |
| 530645999 | Cherono Ivyne |
| 632103579 | Cheruiyot Kibet Enock |
| 39698425 | Cheruiyot Kipkorir Nathan |
| 734181087 | Chogo Kibondori Elam |
| 751780099 | Churchil Ochieng |
| 706054871 | Collins Kiplangat |
| 162165656 | Collins Mutembei |
| 781784300 | Collins Mwenda |
| 845513203 | Deche Chigiri Louis |
| 42938092 | Dena Muhindi Abdallah |
| 735712204 | Diana Cherotich |
| 807295903 | Dida Halkano Kaltuma |
| 152790469 | Diyab Suleiman Keinan |
| 665050791 | Dowckince Michael Okumu |
| 691019770 | Ekai Eiyapan Fidelis |
| 42493968 | Gesicho Moraa Ascar |
| 566883312 | Gathoni Waruguru Joyann |
| 42485980 | Ali Yusuf Jarfar |
| 773952 | Jebungei Melissa Kisorio |
| 42685276 | Jelagat Narius |
| 208372710 | Jepkogei Ivy |
| 795198215 | Jim Obrien |
| 732452286 | Job Cheruyot |
| 823092088 | Justus Akila |
| 41976212 | Kabeni Thutu Dominic |
(For the complete official list of thousands of candidates, download the full PDF below.)
Candidates’ Next Steps
Successful candidates must ensure they are in excellent physical and medical condition before reporting. Those who fail to meet the health or discipline standards during the interviews will be disqualified regardless of prior shortlisting.
KDF emphasized that the shortlisted candidates represent only the preliminary stage, and final recruitment decisions will depend on medical evaluations, aptitude tests, and integrity screening conducted during the selection.
Public Reaction and Significance
The release of the 2025 shortlist has sparked widespread excitement across the country, especially among youth who view military service as a prestigious national calling. In recent years, KDF has modernized its recruitment approach to integrate transparency, gender balance, and regional equity.
Security analysts have also praised KDF’s shift toward digital transparency, saying it reduces manipulation and builds public trust in the armed forces’ selection system.
Contact Information
For clarification, complaints, or verification, candidates and the public may contact:
📞 KDF Hotline Numbers: 0726 419 706 / 0726 419 709
🏢 Address: Defence Headquarters, Ulinzi House, P.O. Box 40668 – 00100, Nairobi
🌐 Official Website: www.mod.go.ke
Conclusion
The Kenya Defence Forces continues to uphold its motto — “Serving with Honour and Dignity” — by ensuring a fair and open selection process. Candidates are urged to remain vigilant, report on time, and avoid any persons claiming to “guarantee” recruitment slots for payment.
All shortlisted individuals are encouraged to review the official PDF for confirmation of their names and details before the reporting date.
