The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has embarked on a five-day recruitment drive to enlist 1,350 youths as rangers, with the third day of the exercise currently underway across nine counties.
Today’s recruitment is taking place in Kilifi, Wajir, Tharaka Nithi, Murang’a, Elgeyo Marakwet, Kajiado, Bomet, Bungoma, and Kisumu counties.
Prospective candidates must be aged between 18 and 26 years and hold a minimum mean KCSE grade of D plain or its equivalent. They are required to submit a duly filled prescribed form along with all relevant academic certificates and a national ID for verification.
Successful candidates will undergo a mandatory paramilitary training program for six months before being deployed to the field.
The recruitment drive began on Monday and has already covered several counties, including Lamu, Marsabit, Isiolo, Embu, Kitui, Machakos, Turkana, West Pokot, Samburu, Nandi, Migori, and Kisii.
KWS also plans to recruit 350 cadets who must possess a second-class honors lower division degree in various fields related to wildlife management, environmental science, criminology, tourism management, among others. Applicants must be aged 28 years with no criminal record.
The recruitment drive aims to bolster wildlife conservation efforts in Kenya by integrating passionate and qualified young individuals into the service.
Meanwhile, the recruitment center for Nairobi, initially scheduled at Nyayo National Stadium, has been relocated to the Kenya Utalii College sports grounds.
