Kenya Defence Forces: Rank, Salary, and Allowance Breakdown
The rank system of the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) outlines a chain of command that denotes a soldier’s level of training, responsibility, and leadership within the organization.
Each leadership tier is essential to the Kenya Defence Forces’ overarching goal of safeguarding and upholding the country’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
How is KDF structured?
The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) rank structure is composed of two main levels: officers and service members.
Commissioned officers, also referred to as officers, hold the highest ranks in the hierarchy and are appointed by the commander-in-chief.
“The lowest rank among officers is that of a second lieutenant attained upon commissioning from the Kenya Military Academy, while the highest rank is that of a general (four-star). At any one given time, KDF has only one four-star general who is chief of the defense forces,” the KDF stated.
To be considered for the next position in the meritocratic KDF, one must pass promotional exams and exhibit integrity, discipline, and self-control.
KDF allowances
KDF officers receive generous allowances when participating in peace missions. Those residing in the barracks also benefit from discounted prices, purchasing goods at half the usual market rate.
Business Daily stated that individuals involved in missions against al-Shabaab in Somalia receive a monthly allowance of KSh 84,296.
The ranks of the officers are shown on their shoulders. Listed below are the salaries of Kenyan Defense Forces officers, according to Military Africa.
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How Said Swale’s wealth will be shared
In a separate report, Brigadier Swale Said and other military personnel lost their lives in a devastating helicopter accident in Elgeyo Marakwet county on Thursday, April 18.
An imam who led the burial service pointed out that if a person does not leave a will, their property will be divided according to the rules of Islamic succession and inheritance laws.
The cleric explained that the funds donated by well-wishers after Swale’s passing would not be passed down as an inheritance.
Kenya Defence Forces: Rank, Salary, and Allowance Breakdown