Over 300 jobs up for grabs as State agencies advertise

The move offers openings ranging from top-level managerial positions to fresh graduate roles, aimed at strengthening public institutions and enhancing service delivery.

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) leads the charge in this hiring wave. 

With 290 vacancies, the authority is seeking to boost its ranks in core operational and strategic departments. 

The positions range from specialised officer roles in areas such as data integration, business application support, and revenue assurance, to senior leadership roles under various departments, including enforcement, audit and information systems. 

KRA is also set to absorb a significant number of fresh graduates, with 200 slots earmarked for Graduate Trainees. 

Further bolstering its logistical capacity, the tax agency is also hiring 50 drivers. 

Across its managerial spectrum, the Authority has advertised a host of roles covering investigations, compliance, transformation, security, business solution, and audit. 

Each post is designed to support KRA’s vision of becoming an agile tax and customs administration agency that facilitates voluntary compliance.

All applications to KRA must be submitted through the e-recruitment portal at https://erecruitment.kra.go.ke/login before September 8, 2025.

Applicants are required to comply with the provisions of Chapter Six of the Constitution, which include presenting clearances from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations, HELB, KRA, EACC and a recognised credit reference bureau.

Elsewhere, the Kenya Leather Development Council (KLDC) has declared four vacancies, targeting leadership and technical oversight in the country’s growing leather industry. 

The Council is seeking to recruit a Director for Technical Services, and three managers to oversee capacity building, common manufacturing facilities, and quality assurance.

KLDC has urged interested applicants to submit their applications via https://leathercouncil.go.ke/careers/ by close of business on September 9, 2025. 

As with other agencies, compliance with Chapter Six is non-negotiable. 

The Council emphasised its commitment to diversity and urged women, youth, and persons with disabilities to apply.

At Laikipia University, opportunities have emerged for those seeking roles in academia’s support functions. 

The university has announced two vacancies: one in the procurement department for a Senior Supplies Chain Management Officer, and another in farm management, vital to the institution’s agricultural training efforts. 

The roles, offered on three- and five-year contracts respectively, are advertised on the university’s website www.laikipia.ac.ke. 

Interested candidates are expected to fulfill the ethical and professional requirements set out under public service regulations.

Meanwhile, the Kenya Trade Network Agency (KenTrade), which manages the country’s electronic single window system for trade facilitation, is inviting applications for ten positions. 

These include a re-advertised position for Director of Trade Facilitation and an Internal Auditor (Information Systems), as well as fresh vacancies in customer service, IT, human resources, and compliance.

KenTrade, which plays a central role in streamlining trade procedures, has committed to transparency and inclusivity in this recruitment round. 

Applicants must submit their credentials exclusively via https://www.kentrade.go.ke/careers by 5pm on September 9, 2025. 

The agency has cautioned applicants to beware of fraudsters and reaffirmed that it does not charge any fees during the recruitment process.

Also recruiting is the Business Registration Service (BRS), a corporation charged with overseeing the registration and regulation of business entities in the country. 

The agency has opened 14 posts, targeting key administrative and legal positions. 

These include roles such as Senior Assistant Registrar of Companies, Senior Assistant Official Receiver, Principal State Counsel, Internal Auditor, and Records Management Officer. 

The inclusion of four clerical officer roles highlights the service’s need for both strategic and operational personnel.

BRS has directed applicants to submit completed application forms via email to [email protected] no later than 5 pm on Monday, September 9, 2025.

As with all other agencies, successful applicants must provide documentary evidence of compliance with the integrity and ethics requirements of public office.

Additionally, the position of Commissioner for Business Strategy, Technology, and Enterprise Modernization at KRA has been re-advertised. 

This is a senior executive role that plays a significant part in the modernisation of tax administration systems. 

Applications for this role must be submitted through the PKF portal at https://www.pkfea.com/careers by September 9, 2025.

Those who applied during the initial advertisement on June 17, 2025, need not reapply.

All agencies involved have reiterated their commitment to merit-based hiring and have strongly discouraged any attempts at canvassing or submitting fraudulent documents. 

In line with constitutional requirements and institutional policies, any candidate found to have falsified qualifications or engaged in unethical practices will be automatically disqualified.