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Man kicked out of KDF training school over HIV gets Sh1.05mn compensation

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KDF officer takes recruits through physical exercises at Gusii Stadium during Kisii Central Kenya Defense Forces recruitment exercise on Feb 19, 2021. [Sammy Omingo, Standard]

The young man thought he was two feet into his dream career with the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF). But after only seven days as a recruit, he was kicked out of the KDF training school in Eldoret.

And now, his determination to fulfil his dream could see the military open doors for people turned away because of their medical conditions.

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