The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has announced
a fresh recruitment drive to fill 41 vacancies across multiple departments,
offering opportunities on permanent and pensionable terms.
In a notice, the agency said it is seeking qualified
candidates to take up positions that include 27 roads engineers, two ICT
Officers II, one Human Resource Management Officer II, 11 Drivers III and 10
Office Assistants I.
The vacancies form part of KeNHA’s efforts to strengthen its
technical and administrative capacity as it continues to manage and expand the
country’s national trunk road network.
According to the announcement, interested applicants are
required to download and complete the official KeNHA job application form
available on the authority’s website.
Candidates must attach copies of their National Identity
Card, Curriculum Vitae, academic and professional certificates, as well as
relevant testimonials.
Detailed job descriptions and qualification requirements for
each position have also been provided on the website to guide prospective
applicants.
KeNHA emphasised that all applications must reach the
Authority by 5:00 pm on December 29, 2025, noting that only shortlisted
candidates will be contacted for interviews.
The authority further warned that canvassing in any form
would lead to automatic disqualification.
KeNHA reaffirmed its commitment to fair hiring practices,
stating, “KeNHA is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and
gender equality.”
In line with this policy, the authority encouraged women,
persons with disabilities and individuals from marginalized regions to apply.
Applicants with disabilities have been advised to clearly
indicate their status on the application form. The Authority added that shortlisted
candidates will be required to meet the integrity and leadership standards set
out in Chapter Six of the Constitution and must present several compliance
documents during the interview process.
These include clearance certificates from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption
Commission, Kenya Revenue Authority, the Higher Education Loans Board, the
National Police Service and the Credit Reference Bureau.
The job advertisement also outlines key responsibilities for
specific roles.
Drivers III will be expected to provide reliable and safe
transport services, ensure the secure movement of staff and authorized goods,
and maintain assigned vehicles in accordance with the Traffic Act. Office
Assistants will be responsible for general support duties, including maintaining
office cleanliness, handling mail delivery and serving refreshments.
Each application must clearly indicate the reference number
of the advertised position.
Completed applications are to be addressed to the Director
General, Kenya National Highways Authority, and hand-delivered to the
recruitment box located on the second floor outside the Human Resource
Management Department at Barabara Plaza, near Jomo Kenyatta International
Airport.
KeNHA reiterated that late submissions would not be
accepted.
KeNHA, a state corporation under the Ministry of Roads and
Transport, was established under the Kenya Roads Act, 2007.
The Authority is mandated to manage, develop, rehabilitate
and maintain the national trunk roads network, a critical component of Kenya’s
transport infrastructure.
The recruitment comes as the authority continues to expand
its operations across the country, with a focus on enhancing service delivery
and ensuring the safety and efficiency of Kenya’s road system.
