Ministry of Defence Shortlists Candidates for Civilian Jobs, Announces Interview Dates

The Ministry of Defence has released the list of candidates shortlisted for civilian jobs advertised in December 2025.

In a notice issued on Wednesday, August 6, the ministry said the shortlisting process for the advertised vacancies has been completed.

The vacancies include 30 Garden Assistant positions under Advert No. 1/2025 and 15 Support Staff/Sanitary Cleaner positions under Advert No. 2/2025.

Shortlisted candidates have been directed to report for interviews at the Ministry of Defence Headquarters, Ulinzi House, Lenana Road, Nairobi, on the dates and times indicated against their names.

“The Ministry of Defence wishes to notify the general public that the shortlisting process for vacancies advertised on 30 December 2025 has been completed,” read part of the announcement.

Ministry of Defence Publishes Shortlist for Garden Assistant, Cleaner Jobs

Candidates attending the interviews must present their original National Identity Card, academic and professional certificates, and testimonials.

The Ministry of Defence also cautioned applicants against canvassing, warning that any attempt to influence the recruitment process would result in automatic disqualification.

Below is the full list of shortlisted candidates:

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Support Staff

Among those shortlisted for the Support Staff/Sanitary Cleaner positions are Felsa Aden Mohammed, Rosemary Wawira Ndaru, Faith Boke Maroa, Jane Nyambura Njuru, James Ondari Obwogi, Meleita Lemein, Athuman Godana Dae, Charles Mwakamu Mwakughu, Leah Nyokabi Thuku, Purity Kanini Musya, Brian King’oro Changulo, Halima Golicha, and Rhodentah Rentias Leshore.

Others include Javina Lidna Musungu, Seamos Eregae Lochodo, Gladys Mwikali Mwania, Hellen Mumbua Mutua, Nziki Yusuf Ekai, Roselyne Cherono, Risper Mong’are Igonyi, Omar Kofa Said, Mary Nyaguthi Karimi, Lilian Achieng Ajowi, Peninah Khasoa Musungu, Esther Nanjala Simuyu, and Felix Fruitful Makhotsa.

Also shortlisted are Vincent Kandie Barkilinya, Benjamin Kipkoech Too, Japheth Mbithi Musyoki, Molline Achieng Ochieng, Halima Abdullahi Ali, Ann Hiuko Wabera, Danstan Otieno Adongo, Christine Wachia, Job Mugai Nyaga, and Rose Cheptoo Kirwa.

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Also on the shortlist are Islam Ahmed Abdallah, Mohameddamin Hassan Abdikadir, Veronica Chepngetich, Esther Mumbi Wambui, Joachim Kipchumba Kemboi, Aisha Ali Juma, Fridah Karithi Kireru, Hosea Mwiti Mwijia, Mercy Njeri Kariuki, and Jonah Cheruiyot.

The list further includes Jacinta Kamene Mwaniki, Anneta Wangui Muthoni, Benson Mariita Ombati, Eugine Luvai, Naom Kemunto Getuba, Nicole Gathoni Juma, Victor Wanjala Wabwire, James Ltaimban Leurich, James Murage Mbaabu, Linzy Wawira Mwirigi, and Winston Nyangoka Mokaya.

Others are Maurine Jeptoo, Evans Obukui, Richard Warutumo Gthigia, Felix Omondi Onyango, Faith Kawila Mutua, Dadach Boku Galgalo, Brian Mwita Ouma, Britney Mokeira, Martha Soine Kimiti, and Abdi Shalat Osman Adi.

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