Posted: December 30, 2025
Application Deadline: January 20, 2026
Employer: Kenya Defence Forces (KDF)
Category: Government Jobs in Kenya
The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) are the official armed forces of the Republic of Kenya, comprising the Kenya Army, Kenya Navy, and Kenya Air Force. Established under Article 241 of the Constitution of Kenya (2010) and governed by the Kenya Defence Forces Act, 2012, KDF plays a critical role in safeguarding Kenya’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, and national interests.
The Ministry of Defence invites applications from qualified Kenyan citizens to fill the following permanent and pensionable positions:
🔎 Available Job Vacancies at KDF
1. Garden Assistant III – CSG 15
Number of Positions: 30
Job Type: Full Time
Location: Nairobi
Job Field: Agriculture / Agro-Allied
Salary & Benefits
Basic Salary: Kshs 19,340 – 24,470 per month
House Allowance: Based on deployment area
Commuter Allowance: Kshs 3,000 per month
Leave Allowance: Kshs 4,000 (once yearly)
Terms of Service: Permanent & Pensionable
Duties and Responsibilities
Maintaining lawns, gardens, flowerbeds, and landscaped areas
Carrying out general gardening and grounds maintenance duties
Undertaking other related duties within Ministry Units, State Houses, and Lodges
This is a training grade position for the gardening cadre.
Requirements for Appointment
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) with a mean grade of D+ (Plus) or equivalent
2. Support Staff / Sanitary Cleaners – CSG 16
Number of Positions: 15
Job Type: Full Time
Location: Nairobi
Job Field: Janitorial Services
Salary & Benefits
Basic Salary: Kshs 18,250 – 22,720 per month
House Allowance: Based on deployment area
Commuter Allowance: Kshs 3,000 per month
Leave Allowance: Kshs 4,000 (once yearly)
Terms of Service: Permanent & Pensionable
Duties and Responsibilities
Performing sanitary and general cleaning duties
Undertaking messenger services
Carrying out any other assigned support duties
Requirements for Appointment
KCSE mean grade D (Plain) or equivalent
Certificate in Computer Application Skills from a recognized institution
📝 Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates are required to:
Complete ONE application form – PSC 2 (Revised 2016)
Attach copies of academic and professional certificates
The application form can be downloaded from the Public Service Commission (PSC) website:
👉 www.publicservice.go.ke
Submission Address
Completed application forms should be submitted on or before 20th January, 2026 to:
The Principal Secretary
Ministry of Defence
P.O. Box 40668 – 00100
NAIROBI
📍 Applications may also be hand-delivered to Ulinzi House Gate, off Lenana Road.
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