KDF Recruitment Begins Amidst Legal Challenge Over Nairobi's Inclusion
The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) recruitment exercise began today, aiming to be fair, transparent, and inclusive. However, a legal challenge has arisen, with Nairobi's legislators accusing the Defence Ministry of unfair discrimination in the recruitment process. The legislators have filed a lawsuit against Defence Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya, Principal Secretary Martin Mariru, and Attorney General Dorcas Oduor, alleging discrimination against Nairobi. They argue that the recruitment should occur in all 17 sub-counties, mirroring other counties' processes. Despite the lawsuit, the KDF recruitment exercise continues nationwide. The Defence Ministry has engaged key stakeholders, including Members of Parliament, to address their concerns. The ministry is also collaborating with the National Police Service, DCI, EACC, and NIS to ensure transparency and credibility. The public and media are urged to report any recruitment scams to safeguard the integrity of the process. The ministry has warned that any form of bribery, fraud, or malpractice will be dealt with firmly, and the recruitment remains open to all eligible Kenyans. The KDF recruitment exercise proceeds as planned, despite the ongoing court case challenging the designated recruitment centers in Nairobi. The Defence Ministry is committed to a fair and transparent process, engaging stakeholders and collaborating with relevant agencies to ensure the integrity of the exercise.
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