Mega Recruitment Roundup: Over 1,000 Public Sector Job Vacancies Announced in Kenya – May 2026
By Career News Desk
Published: 5th May 2026
Reading Time:Â 8 minutes
Breaking News: Massive Job Opportunities Across Kenyan Public Sectors
In a major employment drive, multiple government agencies, constitutional commissions, state corporations, and public universities have announced thousands of job vacancies with deadlines falling between 19th May and 29th May 2026.
Job seekers across Kenya are encouraged to seize these opportunities, which range from entry-level positions to senior management roles, covering diverse fields including engineering, health sciences, finance, ICT, legal services, administration, and support services.
This article consolidates all active recruitment advertisements from:
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Public Service Commission (PSC)
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Konza Technopolis Development Authority (KoTDA)
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Digital Health Agency (DHA)
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University of Eldoret
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Kaimosi Friends University (KAFU)
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KASNEB
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National Council for Children’s Services (NCCS)
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Kisii University
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National Gender and Equality Commission (NGEC)
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North Rift Valley Water Works Development Agency (NRVWWDA)
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Sikri Technical and Vocational College for the Blind and Deaf
1. Public Service Commission (PSC) – 783 Vacancies
Deadline: 26th May 2026 – 5:00 PM
The Public Service Commission has announced the largest recruitment drive with 783 vacancies across multiple ministries and state departments.
by Category:
Senior and Middle Level Positions account for 529 vacancies, while Entry Level Positions account for 254 vacancies.
Key Senior and Middle Level Positions Include:
Director Public Communications with 25 posts, Assistant Director Gender with 36 posts, Assistant Director Foreign Service with 23 posts, Deputy Director Probation with 21 posts, and Director Human Resource Management with 21 posts.
Key Entry Level Positions Include:
Trade Development Officer II with 66 posts, Information Assistant III with 30 posts, Lecturer II in Agriculture with 25 posts, Weights and Measures Officer II with 24 posts, Information Officer II with 20 posts, and Assistant Co-operative Officer III with 19 posts.
How to Apply: Online through www.publicservice.go.ke or www.psckjobs.go.ke
Important Note:Â People with disabilities, marginalized groups, and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.
2. Konza Technopolis Development Authority (KoTDA) – 6 Vacancies
Deadline:Â 25th May 2026
KoTDA is seeking dynamic individuals to contribute to the development of Kenya’s premier smart city and innovation hub.
Available Positions:
Chief Manager, Corporate Research and Strategy – Grade 2, Reference KoTDA/HR125/2026, one post.
Executive Secretary – Grade 5, Reference KoTDA/HR126/2026, one post.
Information Systems Auditor – Grade 6, Reference KoTDA/HR127/2026, one post.
Cloud Developer (PaaS and SaaS) – Grade 6, Reference KoTDA/HR128/2026, one post.
IT Program Officer – Grade 6, Reference KoTDA/HR129/2026, one post.
IoT Engineer – Grade 6, Reference KoTDA/HR130/2026, one post.
Special Encouragement:Â Women, youth, marginalized groups, and persons with disabilities.
How to Apply: Send CV, application letter, and certificates to [email protected] with the position title in the subject line.
3. Digital Health Agency (DHA) – 12 Vacancies
Deadline: 27th May 2026 – 5:00 PM
The Digital Health Agency, established under the Digital Health Act No. 15 of 2023, seeks professionals to transform healthcare delivery through digital technologies.
Available Positions on Contract Terms (Grade DHA 2):
Director, Standards and Certification – Reference DHA/1/2026, one post.
Director, Digital Infrastructure and Development – Reference DHA/2/2026, one post.
Director, Digital Health and Informatics – Reference DHA/3/2026, one post.
Available Positions on Permanent and Pensionable Terms (Grade DHA 3):
Corporation Secretary and Head of Legal Services – Reference DHA/4/2026, one post.
Deputy Director, Finance and Accounting – Reference DHA/5/2026, one post.
Deputy Director, Supply Chain Management – Reference DHA/6/2026, one post.
Available Positions on Permanent and Pensionable Terms (Grade DHA 4 to DHA 7):
Assistant Director, Digital Health Informatics – Grade DHA 4, Reference DHA/7/2026, one post.
Principal Digital Health Officer – Grade DHA 5, Reference DHA/8/2026, one post.
Senior Records Management Officer – Grade DHA 6, Reference DHA/9/2026, one post.
Senior Digital Health Officer – Grade DHA 6, Reference DHA/10/2026, one post.
Digital Health Officer I – Grade DHA 7, Reference DHA/11/2026, one post.
Support Services Position:
Driver II – Grade DHA 10, Reference DHA/12/2026, one post.
Chapter Six Requirements:Â All shortlisted candidates must provide DCI, KRA, HELB, EACC, and CRB clearance certificates.
How to Apply: Online through https://dha.go.ke/opportunities/careers
4. University of Eldoret – 16 Vacancies
Deadline: 27th May 2026 – Midnight
Available Positions:
Senior Assistant Registrar (HR) – Grade 13, Reference UoE/AD/C/01/04/02/2026, one post. This position is on permanent and pensionable terms.
Farm Manager – Grade 12, Reference UoE/AD/C/02/04/02/2026, one post. This position is on a three-year renewable contract.
Lecturer – Grade 12, Reference UoE/AC/C/01/04/02/2026, three posts. These positions are on permanent and pensionable terms.
Tutorial Fellow – Grade 11, Reference UoE/AC/C/02/04/02/2026, three posts. These positions are on three-year renewable contracts.
Technologist – Grade 6, Reference UoE/AC/C/03/04/02/2026, eight posts. These positions are on permanent and pensionable terms.
How to Apply: Send one PDF document (as a single running document) to [email protected]
5. Kaimosi Friends University (KAFU) – 19 Vacancies
Deadline: 18th May 2026 – 5:00 PM
Associate Professor Positions – Grade 14 (Two Posts):
Curriculum Studies in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Reference KAFU/302/CAI/6/2026, on permanent or contract terms.
Biology or Entomology in the Department of Physical, Biological and Agricultural Sciences, Reference KAFU/302/BIO&E/11/2026, on permanent or contract terms.
Senior Lecturer Positions – Grade 13 (Three Posts):
Clinical Medicine in the Department of Clinical Medicine and Community Health, Reference KAFU/302/CM/1/2026, permanent.
Medical Surgical Nursing in the Department of Nursing, Reference KAFU/302/CM&N/2/2026, permanent.
Statistics in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics, Reference KAFU/302/STAT/12/2026, permanent.
Lecturer Positions – Grade 12 (Eight Posts):
Clinical Medicine (Surgery), Reference KAFU/302/CM&S/3/2026, permanent.
Accounting and Finance, Reference KAFU/302/A&F/5/2026, permanent.
French, Reference KAFU/302/FREN/7/2026, permanent.
Curriculum and Instruction, Reference KAFU/302/C&I/8/2026, permanent.
Disaster Management and International Diplomacy, Reference KAFU/302/DM&IP/9/2026, permanent.
Social Sciences, Reference KAFU/302/SS/10/2026, permanent.
Computer Science, Reference KAFU/302/COSC/16/2026, permanent.
Information Technology, Reference KAFU/302/IT/17/2026, permanent.
Tutorial Fellow Positions – Grade 11 (Two Posts):
Agriculture and Extension, Reference KAFU/302/TF/AEXT/13/2026, contract.
Chemistry, Reference KAFU/302/TF/CHE/14/2026, contract.
Clinical Instructor Position – Grade 10 (One Post):
Clinical Medicine, Reference KAFU/302/CM/4/2026, permanent.
Senior Technical Assistant I Positions – Grade 8 (Two Posts):
Laboratory Technology, Reference KAFU/302/LABTECH/15/2026, permanent.
Computer Science, Reference KAFU/302/LABTECH/18/2026, permanent.
Accountant Position – Grade 12 (One Post):
Accounts and Finance in the Finance Department, Reference KAFU/302/ACCS/19/2026, permanent.
How to Apply: Send one running document to [email protected]
6. KASNEB – 13 Deputy and Assistant Director Positions
Deadline: 29th May 2026 – 11:59 PM
Deputy Director Positions – Grade 3 (Eleven Posts):
Deputy Director, Legal Services – Reference HRM/LS/DDLS/2/2026 (Re-Advertisement)
Deputy Director Planning, Research Innovation and Consultancy – Reference HRM/RBD/DDRIC/2/2026 (Re-Advertisement)
Deputy Director, Test Development – Reference HRM/CTD/DDTD/2/2026
Deputy Director, Curriculum Design and Development – Reference HRM/CTD/DDCDD/2/2026
Deputy Director, Examinations Administration – Reference HRM/EM/DDEA/2/2026
Deputy Director, Examinations Processing – Reference HRM/EM/DDEP/2/2026
Deputy Director, Supply Chain Management – Reference HRM/SCM/DDSCM/2/2026
Deputy Director, Information Communication Technology – Reference HRM/CS/DDICT/2/2026
Deputy Director, Accreditation – Reference HRM/AQA/DDAC/2/2026
Deputy Director, Quality Assurance – Reference HRM/AQA/DDQA/2/2026
Deputy Director, Administration – Reference HRM/CS/DDAD/2/2026
Assistant Director Positions – Grade 4 (Two Posts):
Assistant Director, Internal Audit – Reference HRM/IARA/ADIA/2/2026 (Re-Advertisement)
Assistant Director, Supply Chain Management – Reference HRM/SCM/ADSCM/2/2026 (Re-Advertisement)
How to Apply: Email application to [email protected]. Hard copy applications will not be considered.
7. National Council for Children’s Services (NCCS) – 21 Vacancies
Deadline:Â 25th May 2026
All positions are on permanent and pensionable terms.
NCCS Grade 3 (Two Posts):
Deputy Director, Finance and Accounts – Reference NCCS/1/2026, one post.
Deputy Director, Supply Chain Management – Reference NCCS/2/2026, one post.
NCCS Grade 5 (Eight Posts):
Principal, Internal Auditor – Reference NCCS/3/2026, one post.
Principal Compliance Officer – Reference NCCS/4/2026, five posts.
Principal Human Resource Management and Development Officer – Reference NCCS/5/2026, one post.
Principal Planning and Strategy Officer – Reference NCCS/6/2026, one post.
NCCS Grade 6 (Five Posts):
Senior Compliance Officer – Reference NCCS/7/2026, three posts.
Senior Information Communications Technology Officer – Reference NCCS/8/2026, one post.
Senior Corporate Communication Officer – Reference NCCS/9/2026, one post.
NCCS Grade 8 (Three Posts):
Office Administrator II – Reference NCCS/10/2026, one post.
Senior Driver – Reference NCCS/11/2026, one post.
Accounts Officer II – Reference NCCS/12/2026, one post.
NCCS Grade 9 (One Post):
Records Management Assistant III – Reference NCCS/13/2026, one post.
NCCS Grade 11 (One Post):
Driver III – Reference NCCS/14/2026, one post.
NCCS Grade 12 (One Post):
Office Assistant III – Reference NCCS/15/2026, one post.
How to Apply: Online through https://recruitment.nccs.go.ke/
8. Kisii University – Adjunct Lecturer Positions (6 Posts)
Deadline: 22nd May 2026 – 5:00 PM
The School of Health Sciences is seeking Adjunct Lecturers in the following specializations:
Lecturer in Human Anatomy – one post.
Lecturer in Obstetrics and Gynecology – one post.
Lecturer in General Surgery – one post.
Lecturer in Human Pathology – one post.
Lecturer in Psychiatry – one post.
Lecturer in Clinical Medicine – one post.
Key Responsibilities Include:
Teaching and assessing courses in medical physiology to undergraduate and postgraduate students, supervising postgraduate students, initiating and participating in research projects, attending seminars and conferences, participating in curriculum development, and conducting community service.
Minimum Qualifications:
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 6 of the Kenyan Constitution.
How to Apply: Send cover letter, CV, certified copies of certificates and transcripts, names of three referees, salary details, and telephone and email contacts to [email protected]
9. National Gender and Equality Commission (NGEC) – 9 Vacancies
Deadline: 19th May 2026 – 5:00 PM
All positions are on permanent and pensionable terms.
NGEC Grade 3 (Two Posts):
Assistant Director, Finance, Planning and Accounts – Reference NGEC/HR/5/3/2026 (Re-Advertisement), one post.
Assistant Director, HRM and Administration – Reference NGEC/HR/6/3/2026, one post.
NGEC Grade 7 (One Post):
Records Management Assistant II – Reference NGEC/HR/8/3/2026, one post.
NGEC Grade 8 (One Post):
Records Management Assistant III – Reference NGEC/HR/7/3/2026, one post.
NGEC Grade 9 (Two Posts):
Drivers III – Reference NGEC/HR/9/3/2026, two posts.
NGEC Grade 10 (Three Posts):
Office Assistant III – Reference NGEC/HR/10/3/2026, three posts.
Important Notes:
The Commission does not ask for any money. It is a criminal offence to provide false information. Canvassing leads to automatic disqualification. Persons with disabilities, youth, women, and people from minority and marginalized communities are encouraged to apply.
How to Apply:Â Hard copy only. Address applications to The Commission Secretary/CEO, National Gender and Equality Commission, Solution Tech Place, Longonot Road, Upper Hill, P.O. Box 27512-00506, Nairobi.
10. North Rift Valley Water Works Development Agency (NRVWWDA) – 13 Vacancies
Deadline: 19th May 2026 – Close of Business
Contract Position (NRV Grade 3):
Manager, Legal Services – Reference NRV/MLS/01/2026, one post on contract terms.
Permanent and Pensionable Positions:
Principal Engineer – NRV Grade 4, Reference NRV/PE/02/2026, one post.
Principal Planning Officer – NRV Grade 4, Reference NRV/PPO/03/2026, one post.
Senior Corporate Communication Officer – NRV Grade 5, Reference NRV/SCCO/04/2026, one post.
Accountant – NRV Grade 6, Reference NRV/ACC/05/2026, one post.
Engineer – NRV Grade 6, Reference NRV/ENG/06/2026, two posts.
Information Communication Technology Officer – NRV Grade 6, Reference NRV/ICT/07/2026, one post.
Technician or Engineering Assistant – NRV Grade 8, Reference NRV/EA/08/2026, one post.
Driver – NRV Grade 9, Reference NRV/DRV/09/2023, three posts.
Office Assistant – NRV Grade 10, Reference NRV/OA/10/2026, one post.
How to Apply:Â Quote the reference number on top of the envelope or as email subject line. Address to Chief Executive Officer, North Rift Valley Water Works Development Agency, Office of the Auditor General Building (2nd Floor), Furfural Road, P.O. BOX 1012-30100, Eldoret, Kenya.
11. Sikri Technical and Vocational College for the Blind and Deaf – 8 Vacancies
Deadline: 15th May 2026 – 5:00 PM
Available Positions:
Laboratory Technician – Reference STVCBD/2026/001, one post.
Agricultural Engineering Technician – Reference STVCBD/2026/002, one post.
Kenyan Sign Language Interpreter – Reference STVCBD/2026/003, one post.
Administrative Clerk – Reference STVCBD/2026/004, two posts.
Accountant – Reference STVCBD/2026/005, one post.
Assistant Supply Chain or Procurement Officer – Reference STVCBD/2026/006, two posts.
Human Resource Officer – Reference STVCBD/2026/007, one post.
Production Unit Coordinator – Reference STVCBD/2026/008, one post.
How to Apply: Send application letter, detailed CV, copies of certificates, national ID, and testimonials. Address to The Principal or Board of Governors’ Secretary, Sikri Technical and Vocational College for the Blind and Deaf, P.O. Box 194 – 40222, Oyugis.
General Application
Chapter Six Compliance Requirements:
Successful candidates for most positions will be required to provide valid clearance certificates from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) for Certificate of Good Conduct, Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) for Tax Compliance Certificate, Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) for Clearance Certificate, Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) for Clearance Certificate, and an approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB) for Credit Report.
Equal Opportunity Employment:
All the employers listed in this article are equal opportunity employers. Persons with disabilities, women, youth, marginalized groups, and minority communities are strongly encouraged to apply for all positions.
Important Warnings:
Canvassing in any form leads to automatic disqualification. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Providing false information or fake certificates is a criminal offence. No government agency or state corporation charges any fee for job applications, shortlisting, interviews, or appointments. Beware of fraudsters soliciting bribes.
Deadline Summary
15th May 2026 – Sikri Technical and Vocational College for the Blind and Deaf
18th May 2026 – Kaimosi Friends University
19th May 2026 – National Gender and Equality Commission
19th May 2026 – North Rift Valley Water Works Development Agency
22nd May 2026 – Kisii University
25th May 2026 – Konza Technopolis Development Authority
25th May 2026 – National Council for Children’s Services
26th May 2026 – Public Service Commission
27th May 2026 – Digital Health Agency
27th May 2026 – University of Eldoret
29th May 2026 – KASNEB
This article will be updated as more information becomes available. Job seekers are advised to visit each organization’s official website for full job descriptions and detailed application instructions.
