Military branches:
Kenya Defence Forces: Kenya Army, Kenya Navy, Kenya Air Force (2012)

Military service age and obligation:
18-26 years of age for male and female voluntary service (under 18 with parental consent), with a 9-year obligation (7 years for Kenyan Navy); applicants must be Kenyan citizens and provide a national identity card (obtained at age 18) and a school-leaving certificate; women serve under the same terms and conditions as men; mandatory retirement at age 55 (2012)

Military expenditures:
1.96% of GDP (2012) 1.88% of GDP (2011) 1.96% of GDP (2010)
country comparison to the world: 41
[see also: Military expenditures country ranks ]