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Vacancies in Kenya: Employment Opportunities and Jobs in Government 2026

The Government of Kenya has announced that it is hiring in 2026

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As of late 2025 and early 2026, the Kenyan government employs approximately 146,000 to 147,000 people. (Photo: File)
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The Government of Kenya has announced that it is hiring in 2026, workers across its different agencies and parastatals.

As of late 2025 and early 2026, the Kenyan government employs approximately 146,000 to 147,000 people in state corporations.

Latest, the National Council for Population and Development (NCPD), Water Resources Authority (WRA), Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST), Commission for University Education (CUE) and the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) have posted vacancies and are inviting qualified Kenyans to apply.

Vacancies at NCPD

The National Council for Population and Development is a Semi-Autonomous Government Agency (SAGA) under the National Treasury and Economic Planning that provides leadership in population policy management in the country.

It develops policies, coordinates population programs, and promotes research to align population dynamics with sustainable development and quality of life for citizens.

NCPD is looking for a Deputy Director of Population, an Assistant Director of Legal Services and one for Finance and Accounts, and an ICT officer.

For more:

Vacancies at WRA

WRA is a state corporation established under Section 11 of the Water Act, 2016. It replaced the earlier Water Resources Management Authority (WRMA), which was created under the Water Act 2002.

It operates as an agent of the national government and is mandated to safeguard the right to clean water by regulating the management and use of Kenya’s water resources for current and future generations.

WRA has announced over 50 vacancies, ranging from senior water resources officers to office assistants. For more and details on how to apply, check the poster below.

Vacancies at MMUST

Who doesn’t know MMUST, one of Kenya’s growing public universities, especially strong in applied sciences and technology fields?

Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology in Kakamega is recruiting for several positions across its schools of Business and Economics, Nursing, Midwifery, and Paramedical Sciences, Medicine, Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences, Computing and Informatics, Engineering, and a few more others.

Check the poster below for all jobs announced and how to apply:

Vacancies at CUE

The Commission for University Education (CUE) is the national regulator for university education in Kenya.

CUE’s core role is to ensure quality, standards, and accountability in all universities, both public and private. In simple terms, CUE acts as the “quality watchdog” of university education, ensuring that when you get a degree from any university in the country, it meets acceptable national and international standards.

CUE has announced that it is hiring – over 40 vacancies from the corporation’s secretary and director of legal services to drivers, librarians and office assistants have been posted for applicants to apply.

Vacancies at TSC

TSC is recruiting for five positions, including the re-advertised roles of deputy directors for Corporate Affairs, Labour and Industrial Relations, and Risk Management. Vacancies are also open for assistant directors for Legal Services and Risk Management. Those who had previously applied can reapply.

Applicants must submit online applications via the TSC website by the deadline on May 25 at 11:59 pm.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Success as you try your luck.

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Written by
JUSTUS KIPRONO -

Justus Kiprono is a freelance journalist based in Nairobi, Kenya. He tracks Capital Markets and economic trends, infrastructure reform, government spending, and the financial impacts of state decision-making nationwide. You can reach him: [email protected]

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