County Govt Advertises Jobs in Various Positions Deadline Before March 11, 2026

The Kakamega County Public Service Board has announced a major recruitment drive, inviting qualified Kenyans to apply for multiple vacancies across various county departments.

In a notice published in The Standard on Tuesday, February 24, the board revealed that a total of 158 job opportunities are available, ranging from entry-level to senior management positions. The recruitment targets professionals in several fields, including education, finance, administration, ICT, and water services.

How to Apply

According to the board, all interested candidates must submit their applications online through the official county recruitment portal. Applicants are required to complete the online form under the “Job Offers” section and submit it on or before Wednesday, March 11, 2026.

The board emphasized that hard copy applications or submissions sent via email will not be accepted.

The advertisement was issued in line with the Constitution of Kenya (2010) and the County Governments Act No. 17 of 2012.

Key Vacancies Announced

The openings are spread across several departments and units, including:

Office of the Governor’s Press Unit

Director, Governor’s Press Unit

Department of Public Service Management and County Administration

Director, Human Resource Management
Director, Alcoholic Drinks Control & Licensing

Kakamega County Dairy Control & Licensing Corporation

Chief Executive Officer

Kakamega County Revenue Agency

Chief Revenue Administrator

Department of Lands, Housing, Physical Planning, and Urban Areas

Director, Urban Development
Deputy Director, Housing
Municipal Manager (Mumias Municipality)

Department of Public Service and County Administration

Human Resource Management and Development Officer II
Administrative Officer II (2 posts)
Office Administrator (2 posts)
Assistant Office Administrator III (2 posts)
Clerical Officer II (4 posts)
Senior Support Staff (2 posts)
Fire Officer II (3 posts)
Inspector (Fire Services) (3 posts)
Fireman III (6 posts)

Department of Finance, Communication, ICT & E-Government

Accountant II (3 posts)
Supply Chain Management Assistant III (2 posts)
ICT Officer II (3 posts)
ICT Officer III (2 posts)

Department of Trade, Industrialisation and Tourism

Tourism Officer II

Department of Water, Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change

Assistant Engineer II (Water and Sewerage) – 4 posts
Inspector (Water and Sewerage) – 12 posts
Inspector (Groundwater) – 2 posts

Department of Education, Science and Technology

Assistant ECDE Teacher III – 65 posts
ECDE Assistant II – 20 posts
Assistant Polytechnic Instructor III – 14 posts

Warning to Applicants

The County Public Service Board has cautioned job seekers against paying bribes or using middlemen during the recruitment exercise.

Officials stressed that the board does not use agents and urged applicants to rely only on official communication channels.

Other Institutions Hiring

Meanwhile, other government agencies are also recruiting. The Office of the Prime Cabinet Secretary recently announced openings at KeNIA, while the Teachers Service Commission and the Affordable Housing Board are seeking to fill various positions.