JKLIVE | KDF Recruitment call (Part 1)

Lt Gen Jonah Mwangi: If you are joining as a cadet, you need to have B+ average grade and in Math, you need to have a C+ and above, that also goes to English and one science subject. For a general service recruit, you need to have a D. If you are coming as a general artisan, you need a D+ and above. If you have a degree, you enter as a cadet and at the commissioning, you are commissioned as a second lieutenant

[@samk4475]

I was rejected from joining Kenya Military for missing a single molar. However, upon migrating to the US, I actually got recruited, my teeth fixed and served over 20 years later. Loved it!!

[@allan8877]

We are primitive over here

[@edwinmuturi8839]

@@allan8877 you talking about USA? tell me my friend, what is the budget allocation for the ministry of defense in USA? will KDF make risk its small budget fixing everybody's teeth?????

[@brianochieng2215]

@@edwinmuturi8839 Not the military did it but himself after employment. How is but affecting recruitment and teeth?

[@kaykay5605]

​@@edwinmuturi8839do you have comprehension limitations?

[@magdalenemuchoki9326]

wow! The general is so articulate and friendly, you forget he is military until you look at his posture, edge of the seat, feet planted, this man is ready to spring into action without warning!.

[@obiri]

I really liked the interview with LT. General Jonah Mwangi from the Kenya Defense Forces. His straightforward and inspiring way of answering questions was pretty impressive. It's cool how he didn't beat around the bush and just got straight to the point. It would be great if Kenya had something like the Junior ROTC program like the US- it would be awesome to have a program that helps young people develop leadership skills and all that. Also, they’ll know about requirements ahead of time such as the tattoo thing.

[@stellahelse1469]

I am quite sure that Lt Gen Jonah Mwangi has never disappointed whoever interacts with him. Avery great Gen and always inspiring. Thank you Gen

[@AlexMumoMalonza]

May the Good Lord bless you Lt Gen J.Mwangi. You are an inspiration.

[@jamesndegwa540]

An officer and a gentleman, I had the opportunity to interact with him professionally and it was an honor.

[@Grigor_Andolov]

Well trained, well cultured. Very good job General!

[@DalibAmir-kh6so]

Commendable job LT. GENERAL JONAH MWANGI indeed it inspiring one to us and entire country. Keep the good work.

[@ianoduor3116]

I love the general he deserves to be the general actually...He articulates issues more than most politicians in the country...I like the defense system

[@lucasamutabi9737]

The General is well articulated he has experience in the this field and he has idea what is on the ground

[@SharonMakokha-ym8ww]

I just pray to God to open the way for me in this recruit

[@ghostg5993]

God will answer ur prayers never give up

[@lucasamutabi9737]

Good job both of you jeff for your good questions and well answering

[@markodipo3514]

Gen. You are great God bless you. Explanation on point.

[@cosmasmarisi4414]

This man is very knowledgeable. Thanks General for serving our country.

[@wandacadofarm.5759]

A very sober general and a great communicator

[@bernardkanyumu2197]

great interview ...thank you for your service Lt Gen

[@douglashinga7]

Was turned away in 2007 in limuru stadium i thought God hated me but now i stand to be counted as united states Army

[@STEVECHECKS]

Adios muchachos

[@marwanicholas7499]

Wow a wonderful testimony

[@christinemwende818]

How did you get there? Can u help someone to join US army? Congrats

[@victorthravinking]

I like the way the Lieutenant General laughs a bit and goes back to serious face. It shows that we have a competent force in place, both human and professional. Remember our boundary enemies are also watching...

[@kaykay5605]

Laughter and serious faces is a sign of competence? Thats laughable

[@victorthravinking]

I support the Lieutenant General..standards in the military should be upheld. This is one area we cannot afford to joke with!

[@bonnybonny8403]

This guy is very smart. Wow. I am totally impressed. Good work general. You make me want to become an officer lakini miaka ishapita. 😂 Once again Good job genral!

[@mainawilliam6418]

He is resides where I work and is a very humble man and good hearted

[@kennoreje6083]

Very competent and eloquent. Good job

[@mwangebriankisari480]

This Lt. General is informed and straight to the point.

[@victornjagi6081]

One day I will join military that's my passion 🥺

[@kingsleygeemwas1414]

We know this all opportunity if you don't have money you cnt get 😢

[@sumbajoseph1855]

This man is very authentic and prisicive with military information..

[@kingorinduguya9407]

May our good God bless you very inspiring

[@mohamudadan9549]

Knowledgeable, orator and very humble general. Please mentor young men and women under your leadership to emulate you. You look a very good Kenyan.

[@panic_seller]

They're going to recruit more Kalenjins this year, Kikuyus will be considered, anything else doesn't meet the qualifications, unless you have money. If you get recruited from any other community and you didn't pay then you are extremely special

[@kipkoechdennis5201]

Waaw this is the best conversation ever

[@elijahmairura5585]

Whata masterpiece. Very well put sir.

[@MrJumaLOkal]

These are just words, the actual thing taking place cannot be changed. I was disqualified in 1992 at Homabay after undergoing all processes and we were only remaining 7 at 14hrs. An officer asked me to disclose the person I came with! This was Greek to me! Upon telling him that I desired to join the Air-force after recruitment were announcements over the radio. He then checked my urine and claimed that it had blood stain and am sick. He thereby dismissed me by throwing my papers to the wind. However up to today my kidneys are still good and am well. So was I sick or I just had no money, person to buy me the opportunity?

[@benm6720]

You saw the blood too, where did it come from bilharzia?

[@stoner21]

Bruh soma Vizuri uelewe he was disqualified hivyo tu

[@thomasejore1714]

Kdf is most corrupt institution in kenya...more than the police

[@ndegwajohn4952]

Well articulated Lt Gen.

[@ngugirahab6733]

Problem with recruitment is corruption. Many young graduated who meet all the academic and physical requirements are rejected...and those who bribe taken.

[@michaeljumbaglobal]

Regarding the issue of height and weight, the KDF is backward. KDF need to adopt OSH and Ergonomics systems of fitting the job to the individual. If a weapon is 4 feet long and we have a short soldier, they can procure or modify weapons for them. Innovation is what makes armies great. That goes for USA, UK Army and others.

[@electronicsartssports689]

Wake up to reality my brother and welcome to Africa how was your journey from America😅

[@user-kx6ku9mv7i]

For the height does alot my brother

[@marwanicholas7499]

I really like Jeff's questions

[@peterogutu7175]

General seems to be soo friendly and free he has explained everything well but I look forward to meet him soon to have my say also

[@bobonyancha7918]

We support our soldiers. Only those who throw out us during recruitment are not fair.

[@misheckmwangi1805]

One question how does 26 yrs have a beneficial for service men cadet so I think you should extend to 32 yrs coz training can't affect anything coz if a specialist trains up to 39 do you we should give other people opportunities

[@danielonduso4882]

Really good if goes as he explains

[@princefidel]

The general is bright and disciplined as well

[@benardonyuma7127]

Jeff like I his confidence and intelligent

[@parenkapadia3606]

Please Mr.Jeff Ask The Lt.General. Mr. Johan Mwangi, If A Civilian Wants To Come Just For Training ONLY, But Not To Join As A KDF SOLDIER.

[@Ben-fb8he]

NYS....

[@makundaleslie9910]

join NYS

[@yo_bb_y]

Very humble officer

[@seniortechshow]

I just hope the process will be fair to accommodate the Wanjikus

[@markmteule4956]

The General is really fit for the rank. He is very eloquent!

[@kipkoechdennis5201]

May God open a way for me this year

[@nyiqatonyiqa7114]

You will get it bro, look start running training Friday morning and evening, 30 minutes running slowly every day while increasing the speed and reducing time until the recruitment ❤❤❤ I wish you good success my guy 💪

[@kipkoechdennis5201]

Thanks for the encouragement bro May God bless you

[@kingflyovermgeni]

Lt john mwangi is so competent

[@florencenjeru9000]

The interview is cool ❤

[@nicodemusmwambi2235]

Very knowledgeable

[@paulwaguitar9244]

What a wonderful general ❤

[@charlesnyao8970]

All the best to the new recruits

[@chrispusnab]

We want you 😂😂😂😂 jokes

[@kipngetichlangat4307]

This man is wow 🎉

[@frankomondi4993]

but the problem is if you are recruited as a artisan they dont recognize it unless you have a godfather you will be recognized

[@kenyantrends4083]

without money & tribal backgrounds.. especially in Nandi county - FORGET IT!

[@musavindarasani8497]

The inteviwee has good English indeed

[@nicksonwafula6746]

😅 will x-NYS be looked upon on their discharge cirtificate.concerning the year where in service i.e the one with Good n very good years differ check out please

[@chepchilat]

Deep down this officer knows very well that the main requirement is 500k

[@son_okari]

😂😂 shot on target

[@ZEDY5iVEZ]

They don't care

[@imagineSasa]

How about if am joining as a thief? There are many serving thieves I know

[@stoner21]

😂😂

[@emmanuelkoech9211]

We mzee😂😂

[@nicholassanga1446]

General china has shorter people than Kenyans but yet they have better military than Kenya!even believed currently that it has the strongest army on earth and has larger standing arm of 1m on earth ithink thw height think wer going wrong

[@sidneysebastian3244]

Are you short 🤣🤣

[@issowjj8719]

what if person has small injuries for fotbal

[@alexandermulilison5844]

This guy explained nicely why they look at the teeths

[@bahatisuleimangowa1980]

And why all is Kenya but other counts recruitment you take more people ?why you are not taking the same numbers each county.?

[@ANTONYGICHERU]

Among all the forces KDF is the most fair!

[@judesamo1287]

Ask VCDF how many are they targeting in tradesman and women

[@mshairi_bin_mashairi]

What about scars jeff???😮

[@lenniefei6710]

KDF is just like a bathroom, who are OUT can't wait to get IN......who are IN they wish to get OUT real quick.....I HAVE BEEN THERE, DONE THAT !!!

[@electronicsartssports689]

Speak for yourself GD😂

[@lenniefei6710]

@electronicsartssports689 I speak for multitudes FYI! kdf is designed for commissioned officers, but the enlisted got a very short end of the stick !

[@sammyserahh3866]

@lenniefei6710 hawa tradesmen ama diploma holders na cert , wako na benefits wanapata ama pia ni tough times tuu

[@electronicsartssports689]

@@lenniefei6710 what do you mean designed for someone the system is perfectly fine you just have to be smart make the right decision for career progression, play your cards well and pray to God for protection and greener pasture 😌you are just weak and pathetic

[@user-nd7lv9ug1j]

General can one get in the recruitment with a certificate of tradesman and grade of D-in highschool

[@gkb736]

Very nice

[@peterkamuhu9308]

This man is very composed

[@rashkaabdinio4165]

Can I join GSO-UNDERGRADUATE if i am 26 years and 3 month old.

[@pastorotieno6373]

Please talk about money

[@samuelmushiri8968]

To much talks come to US or Uk u can join with tattoo .

[@petermuigai8261]

It’s unfortunate how Britain colonized even our systems to date. The break off of ambitions for nothing. No everyone is a kipchoge. That’s why no country can defeat Israel. Everyone is a military officer by birth. Afterwords you can choose whatever you wanna be .

[@Ripcord254]

isnt anybody gonna ask wat we all have in our minds,,,,,are we being recruited to go to sudan😅😅😅😅😅coz id join...that is if were going to sudan

[@Wor459]

It should be open to any Kenyan willing to serve our nation

[@alearn2714]

Just relax...time will come they will be forcing pple to join.

[@electronicsartssports689]

​@@alearn2714world War 3😂

[@alearn2714]

@@electronicsartssports689 u saw what happened in ukraine,they denied all men from leaving the country.yet before war they were like our country denying pple from joining forces

[@hurbertwandera213]

​@@alearn2714😅😅😅😂

[@ZEDY5iVEZ]

Also they should then have their on exams

[@bonnybonny8403]

Not just KDF ukiwa na tattoo ujue kupata kazi yeyote ni ngumu.

[@user-vd5om1mc5i]

I really like the way the lieutenant general Jonah mwangi deserve s😂😂😂

[@evohbenjii2424]

So Jeff just ask the chief if someone can join Air force having failed mathematics bt english ed sciences am superb

[@electronicsartssports689]

Physics c

[@athanusmutua3210]

It will be free and fare Fare is the key word

[@emmanuelkiprotich3551]

I heard that its now official, 700K and above.😢

[@vinniegitau5810]

And if you have dent

[@tommosigisi3705]

Mbona hampimangi watu akili ? Wengine wanakaa ma short wire😂

[@judesamo1287]

Good

[@KyaloSengani-ou2hl]

I kenya youths fight over these job but deloped countries there almost forced to join our economy is poor

[@user-kx6ku9mv7i]

Huyu jamaa amekuja hapa kutetea wakubwa

[@qollinsqollo2293]

Ati birthmarks getiing in contact with weight will do what ??? You have a long way to go General

[@user-kx6ku9mv7i]

Hawa hushindwa kueleza ...

[@user-kj5vb8vo4w]

General ana explain ushiet tu 😂😂wanaweka requirements themselves can't even explain

[@dasarisecurity3494]

Finese!

[@johnoku46]

😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@enochmungasia4832]

Umesahau 300k en above

[@TheNationalist-w9v]

This is a future CDF

[@t96254]

Sadly he can't make it to be the next CDF, age wise and service rotation... Next CDF would ideally come from the Navy

[@ericnyamu9981]

He Forgot To Post the mpesa number for the bribes they so love to collect. 😠😠😠😠

[@missindependent1893]

😅😅😅😅😅😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@abdirahmanhassan6657]

Exactly 😂😢

[@deshwizomziki1676]

Motherfucker your comment can make you recruit your entire life

[@FrancisBrownBaraza]

😢😢😢

[@symonmurimi8484]

Nice

[@josephkimani3284]

Only money ad u av E all will be fine 😢😅

[@margaretnamubi4565]

This process is tough lol

[@user-jr3ci8ce1g]

What about the flat foot.

[@philipmwendwa-uf3bh]

It means you can't stand for longer hours

[@Misheckjimmy]

Ole wao wenye usema millitary hawajasoma,hiyo kizungu mnaweza 😅

[@sarahkivuva3694]

We would wish to join shida ni corruption

[@user-hr2gz8th6d]

Why are military officers not allowed to discuss politics ?

[@KipngetichRono11]

The answer is too obvious you need not even ask.