KDF Officers Help Man Who Fainted During Recruitment In Busia, Urge Youths To Take Care Of Their Health

• Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) officers were captured on camera aiding an applicant who had fainted during the rigorous recruitment exercise
• The photo, which has since gone viral, underscores not only the intensity of the selection process but also the need for aspiring recruits to prioritise their health
• The recruitment exercise saw an impressive turnout of over 200 participants from Busia Sub County, all vying for coveted positions within the ranks of the KDF

A touching moment unfolded during the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) recruitment drive in Busia, as KDF officers rushed to the aid of applicants who had fainted amidst the selection process.

The recruitment event, held at the Busia County Stadium, witnessed an impressive turnout of over 200 participants, all vying for limited positions within the esteemed ranks of the KDF.

The viral images of KDF officers extending a helping hand to the fallen applicants, published by the Kenya News Agency, have resonated deeply with the public.

Out of the large pool of candidates, eight male youths were selected to join the KDF.

Lieutenant Colonel Jonathan Koima, the overseeing recruitment officer, provided insights into the allocation of positions among the recruits.

The successful candidates included five individuals selected for the Kenya Army, two for the Air Force, and one fortunate applicant securing the Cadet position.

Recruits asked to take care of their health

Koima emphasised the integrity of the selection process and cautioned potential recruits against falling prey to fraudulent agents posing as representatives of the KDF.

Addressing the freshly selected recruits, Koima underscored the significance of safeguarding one's health throughout their military journey.

He also advised the recruits to steer clear of alcohol consumption and to adopt healthy lifestyle practices.

According to him, comprehensive medical evaluations would be conducted upon admission to the training centres, ensuring their physical preparedness for the tasks ahead.

As the Busia recruitment phase concludes successfully, the KDF is gearing up to repeat the process in Amukura, situated in Teso South Sub County.

Man who's attempted 11 times to Join KDF locked out

On Monday, August 28, thousands of Kenyans trooped to the KDF recruitment centres to take a shot at joining the military as the nationwide recruitment exercise kicked off.

Day one of the recruitment took place in several centres across 31 counties, which are part of the 374 recruitment centres across the 47 devolved units.

Citizen TV reported that the youths showed up at the recruitment centres early in the morning, ready to showcase what they had to offer.

For most, a chance to join the military was a childhood dream, but some, like Kelvin Muriithi, left the recruitment centres disappointed after being shown the door on his 11th attempt at joining the KDF.