Published: May 2026
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May 2026 has brought a wave of career opportunities across Kenya’s public sector. From the Public Service Commission announcing over 780 vacancies to state corporations like KASNEB, Konza Technopolis, and the Digital Health Agency seeking qualified professionals, job seekers have numerous options this month.
This article consolidates all major government job advertisements with deadlines falling between 15th May and 29th May 2026, saving you hours of searching across multiple websites. Whether you are a fresh graduate looking for entry-level opportunities or an experienced professional seeking senior management roles, there is something for everyone.
Quick Summary of Featured Employers
The following employers have announced vacancies in May 2026:
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Public Service Commission (PSC) – 783 vacancies
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KASNEB – 13 Deputy and Assistant Director positions
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Konza Technopolis Development Authority (KoTDA) – 6 technical and executive positions
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Digital Health Agency (DHA) – 12 positions in digital health
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University of Eldoret – 16 academic and administrative positions
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Kaimosi Friends University (KAFU) – 19 teaching and technical positions
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National Council for Children’s Services (NCCS) – 21 positions
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Kisii University – 6 Adjunct Lecturer positions
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National Gender and Equality Commission (NGEC) – 9 positions
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North Rift Valley Water Works Development Agency (NRVWWDA) – 13 positions
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Sikri Technical and Vocational College for the Blind and Deaf – 8 positions
Important Notice to All Applicants
The Public Service Commission and all employers listed in this article do not charge any fee for job applications, shortlisting, interviews, or appointments. Beware of fraudsters soliciting bribes while masquerading as government officials. It is a criminal offence to present fake certificates or false information.
People with disabilities, marginalized groups, youth, women, and minority communities are strongly encouraged to apply, as all these employers are equal opportunity employers committed to constitutional principles of fair competition and representation.
1. Public Service Commission (PSC) – 783 Vacancies
Application Deadline: 26th May 2026 – 5:00 PM
The Public Service Commission has announced the largest recruitment drive of the month with 783 vacancies across multiple ministries and state departments. The PSC is committed to implementing Chapter 232 of the Constitution on fair competition, merit, and equal opportunity.
How to Apply for PSC Jobs
Applications must be submitted online through either the main PSC website at www.publicservice.go.ke or the dedicated jobs portal at www.psckjobs.go.ke. Hard copy applications are not accepted. First-time users must register an account using their ID or passport number before applying.
Senior and Middle Level Positions (529 Vacancies)
These positions range from Grade 4 to Grade 7 and include secretaries, directors, deputy directors, assistant directors, lecturers, engineers, architects, and officers across various state departments.
Key Positions in Internal Security and National Administration:
The Ministry of Internal Security seeks a Secretary for Peace Building and Conflict Management at Grade 4, a Director at Grade 5, a Deputy Director at Grade 6, and an Assistant Director at Grade 7. The probation department has 21 vacancies for Deputy Director Probation at Grade 6 and 2 vacancies for Assistant Director Probation at Grade 7.
Key Positions in Roads and Public Works:
The Kenya Institute of Highways and Building Technology (KIHBT) is hiring a Director at Grade 5, a Deputy Director at Grade 6, Senior Principal Engineers, Principal Engineers, Principal Lecturers, and Senior Principal Instructors. The Public Works department seeks a Secretary for Building Research Services, a Chief Electrical Engineer, a Director for Building Safety and Quality Assurance, and multiple engineering and architectural positions.
Key Positions in Housing and Urban Development:
The State Department for Housing and Urban Development has announced multiple assistant director positions in estates, housing, metropolitan planning, slum upgrading, housing infrastructure, urban development, and urban management. Chief Superintending Architect, Chief Superintending Engineer Structural, and Chief Superintending Quantity Surveyor positions are also available.
Key Positions in Agriculture and Livestock:
The Kenya School of Agriculture seeks a Director at Grade 5. The livestock department has openings for Director Leather Development, Senior Deputy Director positions in veterinary services and livestock production, Deputy Directors, Assistant Directors, and Senior Principal Lecturers. The veterinary services department alone has 10 Deputy Director vacancies and 12 Assistant Director vacancies.
Key Positions in Gender and Communications:
The State Department for Gender and Affirmative Action is hiring 11 Deputy Directors and 36 Assistant Directors of Gender. The broadcasting and communications department seeks multiple directors for digital communication, information services, broadcasting, multimedia, postal services, and telecommunications. The Public Communications department has 25 Director vacancies and 15 Deputy Director vacancies.
Key Positions in Foreign Affairs and Public Service:
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is hiring 23 Assistant Directors for Foreign Service and 4 Assistant Directors for Diaspora Affairs. The Public Service and Human Capital Development department seeks 21 Directors of Human Resource Management, 5 Deputy Directors for Management Consultancy Services, and 5 Assistant Directors for Counseling and Wellness.
Entry Level Positions (254 Vacancies)
Entry-level opportunities are available at Grades 10, 11, and 12, ideal for recent graduates and diploma holders.
Trade and Co-operatives Positions:
The Trade department has 24 vacancies for Weights and Measures Officer II and 66 vacancies for Trade Development Officer II at Grade 11. The Co-operatives department has 6 vacancies for Co-operative Auditor II, 14 vacancies for Co-operative Officer II at Grade 11, and 19 vacancies for Assistant Co-operative Officer III at Grade 12.
Communications Positions:
The broadcasting and communications department has 20 vacancies for Information Officer II, 18 vacancies for Public Communication Officer II, and 10 vacancies for Photojournalist or Videographer II at Grade 11. At Grade 12, there are 30 vacancies for Information Assistant III, 15 vacancies for Public Communication Assistant III, and 7 vacancies for Photojournalist or Videographer Assistant III.
East African Community and Agriculture Positions:
The East African Community Affairs department has 4 vacancies for Regional Economic Integration Officer II at Grade 10 and 5 vacancies for Regional Integration Officer II at Grade 11. The Agriculture department has 25 vacancies for Lecturer II at Grade 10 and 7 vacancies for Instructor III at Grade 12.
2. KASNEB – 13 Deputy and Assistant Director Positions
Application Deadline: 29th May 2026 – 11:59 PM
KASNEB, the state corporation under the National Treasury responsible for developing syllabuses and conducting professional examinations, is hiring 13 senior positions.
Deputy Director Positions (Grade 3) – 11 Posts
These include Deputy Director for Legal Services, Deputy Director for Research Innovation and Consultancy, Deputy Director for Test Development, Deputy Director for Curriculum Design and Development, Deputy Director for Examinations Administration, Deputy Director for Examinations Processing, Deputy Director for Supply Chain Management, Deputy Director for Information Communication Technology, Deputy Director for Accreditation, Deputy Director for Quality Assurance, and Deputy Director for Administration.
Assistant Director Positions (Grade 4) – 2 Posts
These include Assistant Director for Internal Audit and Assistant Director for Supply Chain Management.
How to Apply for KASNEB Jobs
Submit applications via email to ceo@kasneb.or.ke. Hard copy applications are not accepted. The application must include a cover letter indicating the job title and reference number, a detailed CV, certified copies of transcripts and certificates, national ID card, testimonials, and names of three referees.
3. Konza Technopolis Development Authority (KoTDA) – 6 Vacancies
Application Deadline: 25th May 2026
KoTDA is developing Africa’s leading smart city and innovation hub. The Authority seeks competent, ambitious, and dynamic individuals for six positions.
Available Positions:
Chief Manager for Corporate Research and Strategy at Grade 2 – This senior leadership role drives corporate strategy and research initiatives.
Executive Secretary at Grade 5 – This position provides high-level executive support.
Information Systems Auditor at Grade 6 – This role focuses on auditing IT systems and ensuring compliance.
Cloud Developer for PaaS and SaaS at Grade 6 – This technical position requires expertise in Platform as a Service and Software as a Service cloud development.
IT Program Officer at Grade 6 – This role oversees IT programs and project coordination.
IoT Engineer at Grade 6 – This engineering position designs and deploys IoT solutions for smart city infrastructure.
How to Apply for KoTDA Jobs:
Submit applications to Human Capital Business Solutions via email at info@hcbskenya.com. State the position applied for in the email subject line. Attach your CV, application letter, and academic certificates.
4. Digital Health Agency (DHA) – 12 Vacancies
Application Deadline: 27th May 2026 – 5:00 PM
The Digital Health Agency, established under the Digital Health Act No. 15 of 2023, is the administrator of Kenya’s integrated health information system. The agency seeks professionals to transform healthcare delivery through digital technologies.
Available Positions:
Three Director positions on contract terms at Grade DHA 2: Director of Standards and Certification, Director of Digital Infrastructure and Development, and Director of Digital Health and Informatics.
Three Deputy Director positions on permanent terms at Grade DHA 3: Corporation Secretary and Head of Legal Services, Deputy Director of Finance and Accounting, and Deputy Director of Supply Chain Management.
One Assistant Director position at Grade DHA 4: Assistant Director of Digital Health Informatics.
One Principal Digital Health Officer at Grade DHA 5.
Two Senior Officer positions at Grade DHA 6: Senior Records Management Officer and Senior Digital Health Officer.
One Digital Health Officer I at Grade DHA 7.
One Driver II at Grade DHA 10.
How to Apply for DHA Jobs:
Applications must be submitted online through the DHA careers portal at https://dha.go.ke/opportunities/careers. The online application requires a CV, application letter, national ID card, academic and professional certificates, testimonials, and Chapter Six compliance documents for shortlisted candidates.
5. University of Eldoret – 16 Vacancies
Application Deadline: 27th May 2026 – Midnight
The University of Eldoret, a public university chartered in 2013, invites applications for academic, administrative, and technical positions.
Available Positions:
Senior Assistant Registrar in Human Resources at Grade 13 – This is a permanent and pensionable position.
Farm Manager at Grade 12 – This is a three-year renewable contract position.
Lecturer at Grade 12 – Three positions on permanent and pensionable terms.
Tutorial Fellow at Grade 11 – Three positions on three-year renewable contracts.
Technologist at Grade 6 – Eight positions on permanent and pensionable terms.
How to Apply for University of Eldoret Jobs:
Submit one electronic scanned PDF document containing all application materials to vc.applications@uoeld.ac.ke. The document must include a detailed CV, certified copies of academic and professional certificates, testimonials, national ID card, and three reference letters. Indicate the position and advertisement number on the cover letter.
6. Kaimosi Friends University (KAFU) – 19 Vacancies
Application Deadline: 18th May 2026 – 5:00 PM
Kaimosi Friends University invites applications for teaching and administrative staff positions across five schools.
Positions by Academic Rank:
Two Associate Professor positions at Grade 14 in Curriculum Studies and Biology or Entomology, available on permanent or contract terms.
Three Senior Lecturer positions at Grade 13 in Clinical Medicine, Medical Surgical Nursing, and Statistics, all permanent.
Eight Lecturer positions at Grade 12 in Clinical Medicine Surgery, Accounting and Finance, French, Curriculum and Instruction, Disaster Management and International Diplomacy, Social Sciences, Computer Science, and Information Technology, all permanent.
Two Tutorial Fellow positions at Grade 11 in Agriculture and Extension and Chemistry, both on contract.
One Clinical Instructor position at Grade 10 in Clinical Medicine, permanent.
Two Senior Technical Assistant I positions at Grade 8 in Laboratory Technology and Computer Science, both permanent.
One Accountant position at Grade 12 in the Finance Department, permanent.
How to Apply for KAFU Jobs:
Compile all documents into one running document and email to exterpos1@kafu.ac.ke. Address applications to the Deputy Vice Chancellor for Administration, Finance, Planning and Development at P.O. Box 385 – 50309, Kaimosi.
7. National Council for Children’s Services (NCCS) – 21 Vacancies
Application Deadline: 25th May 2026
The National Council for Children’s Services, established under the Children Act 2022, seeks qualified staff across multiple grades.
Positions by Grade:
Two Deputy Director positions at Grade NCCS 3 in Finance and Accounts and Supply Chain Management.
Eight Principal Officer positions at Grade NCCS 5 including Principal Internal Auditor, five Principal Compliance Officers, Principal Human Resource Management and Development Officer, and Principal Planning and Strategy Officer.
Five Senior Officer positions at Grade NCCS 6 including three Senior Compliance Officers, one Senior ICT Officer, and one Senior Corporate Communication Officer.
Three positions at Grade NCCS 8 including Office Administrator II, Senior Driver, and Accounts Officer II.
One Records Management Assistant III at Grade NCCS 9.
One Driver III at Grade NCCS 11.
One Office Assistant III at Grade NCCS 12.
All positions are permanent and pensionable.
How to Apply for NCCS Jobs:
Submit applications online through the NCCS recruitment portal at https://recruitment.nccs.go.ke/.
8. Kisii University – Adjunct Lecturer Positions (6 Posts)
Application Deadline: 22nd May 2026 – 5:00 PM
The School of Health Sciences at Kisii University is seeking Adjunct Lecturers in six medical specializations.
Available Positions:
Lecturer in Human Anatomy, Lecturer in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Lecturer in General Surgery, Lecturer in Human Pathology, Lecturer in Psychiatry, and Lecturer in Clinical Medicine. Each position is for one post.
Qualifications Required:
A relevant Bachelor’s degree, a mandatory Master’s degree in the relevant field, a PhD as an added advantage, previous teaching experience preferred, registration with the relevant professional body, and compliance with Chapter Six of the Kenyan Constitution.
How to Apply for Kisii University Jobs:
Send a cover letter, current CV, certified copies of certificates and transcripts, names and addresses of three referees, salary details, and telephone and email contacts to vc@kisiiuniversity.ac.ke.
9. National Gender and Equality Commission (NGEC) – 9 Vacancies
Application Deadline: 19th May 2026 – 5:00 PM
NGEC is a constitutional commission established under the National Gender and Equality Commission Act No. 15 of 2011. All positions are permanent and pensionable.
Available Positions:
Two Assistant Director positions at Grade NGEC 3 in Finance, Planning and Accounts and HRM and Administration.
One Records Management Assistant II at Grade NGEC 7.
One Records Management Assistant III at Grade NGEC 8.
Two Driver III positions at Grade NGEC 9.
Three Office Assistant III positions at Grade NGEC 10.
How to Apply for NGEC Jobs:
Applications must be submitted in hard copy only. Address applications to the Commission Secretary and CEO at Solution Tech Place, Longonot Road, Upper Hill, P.O. Box 27512-00506, Nairobi. Posted or hand-delivered applications are accepted.
10. North Rift Valley Water Works Development Agency (NRVWWDA) – 13 Vacancies
Application Deadline: 19th May 2026 – Close of Business
NRVWWDA was established under the Water Act 2016 to develop, maintain, and manage national public water works in Uasin Gishu, West Pokot, Elgeyo Marakwet, and Turkana counties.
Available Positions:
Manager for Legal Services at Grade NRV 3 on contract terms.
Principal Engineer and Principal Planning Officer at Grade NRV 4 on permanent and pensionable terms.
Senior Corporate Communication Officer at Grade NRV 5 on permanent and pensionable terms.
Accountant, two Engineers, and one ICT Officer at Grade NRV 6 on permanent and pensionable terms.
Technician or Engineering Assistant at Grade NRV 8 on permanent and pensionable terms.
Three Drivers at Grade NRV 9 on permanent and pensionable terms.
One Office Assistant at Grade NRV 10 on permanent and pensionable terms.
How to Apply for NRVWWDA Jobs:
Quote the reference number on top of the envelope or as the email subject line. Address applications to the Chief Executive Officer at Office of the Auditor General Building, 2nd Floor, Furfural Road, P.O. Box 1012-30100, Eldoret.
11. Sikri Technical and Vocational College for the Blind and Deaf – 8 Vacancies
Application Deadline: 15th May 2026 – 5:00 PM
This public TVET institution operates under the TVET Act No. 29 of 2013 and serves students who are blind or deaf.
Available Positions:
Laboratory Technician, Agricultural Engineering Technician, Kenyan Sign Language Interpreter, two Administrative Clerks, Accountant, two Assistant Supply Chain or Procurement Officers, Human Resource Officer, and Production Unit Coordinator.
How to Apply for Sikri College Jobs:
Submit an application letter and detailed CV with academic qualifications, professional qualifications, experience, professional memberships, valid email addresses, telephone contacts, copies of certificates, national ID, and testimonials. Address applications to the Principal or Board of Governors Secretary at P.O. Box 194 – 40222, Oyugis.
General Application Tips for Job Seekers
Preparing Your Application Documents
Ensure your CV is detailed and up to date. Include your personal details, education history, work experience, professional certifications, and contact information for at least three referees. Your application letter should be tailored to each specific position, clearly stating the job title and reference number.
Certified copies of academic and professional certificates are required for most applications. Some employers also require copies of your national ID card and testimonials.
Chapter Six Compliance Requirements
Successful candidates for most government positions will be required to provide clearance certificates from five bodies: the Directorate of Criminal Investigations for the Certificate of Good Conduct, the Kenya Revenue Authority for the Tax Compliance Certificate, the Higher Education Loans Board for the Clearance Certificate, the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission for the Clearance Certificate, and an approved Credit Reference Bureau for the Credit Report.
These documents are typically required only after shortlisting or upon offer of employment, not at the application stage.
Fraud Awareness
No government agency or state corporation charges any fee for job applications, shortlisting, interviews, or appointments. If anyone asks you to pay money for a government job, report them immediately. Canvassing in any form leads to automatic disqualification.
Deadline Summary
| Employer | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Sikri Technical and Vocational College for the Blind and Deaf | 15th May 2026 |
| Kaimosi Friends University (KAFU) | 18th May 2026 |
| National Gender and Equality Commission (NGEC) | 19th May 2026 |
| North Rift Valley Water Works Development Agency (NRVWWDA) | 19th May 2026 |
| Kisii University | 22nd May 2026 |
| Konza Technopolis Development Authority (KoTDA) | 25th May 2026 |
| National Council for Children’s Services (NCCS) | 25th May 2026 |
| Public Service Commission (PSC) | 26th May 2026 |
| Digital Health Agency (DHA) | 27th May 2026 |
| University of Eldoret | 27th May 2026 |
| KASNEB | 29th May 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I apply for multiple positions?
Yes, you can apply for as many positions as you qualify for. Ensure you submit a separate application for each position with the relevant reference number.
What documents do I need to prepare?
You will typically need a detailed CV, application letter, certified copies of academic and professional certificates, national ID card, testimonials, and three reference letters.
How will I know if I am shortlisted?
Only shortlisted candidates are contacted. The method of contact varies by employer but is typically via email or phone using the contact details you provided in your application.
Are these positions open to fresh graduates?
Yes, the Public Service Commission entry level positions at Grades 10, 11, and 12 are ideal for fresh graduates and diploma holders.
Do I need to submit Chapter Six documents with my application?
No. Chapter Six documents are typically required only after shortlisting or upon offer of employment.
Final Advice for Job Seekers
Do not wait until the last day to submit your application. Online portals can become slow due to high traffic. Double-check all your documents before submission. Ensure your email address and phone number are correct. Tailor your CV and cover letter to each specific position rather than sending generic applications.
Good luck with your applications. Remember, legitimate government recruitment never requires payment of any kind.
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