Government jobs in Kenya: application guide

Government recruitment in Kenya is usually published through an official advert, portal or public service board. Start with the vacancy number, institution, job grade, closing date and exact submission instructions rather than relying on a copied social post.

For national roles, check the Public Service Commission portal and the responsible ministry or agency. For county roles, check the county public service board or county government website. For parastatals, use the institution's own careers or tender-and-vacancy page.

Prepare a clean CV, certified copies only when requested, identity or academic documents only when the advert requires them, and a concise cover letter that matches the advertised reference. Keep one folder with the current versions so an urgent deadline does not lead to missing or inconsistent documents.

Before sending anything, compare the employer domain, email address, phone number, vacancy reference and deadline with the official advert. Be cautious when a page asks for money, promises shortlisting, uses a personal mobile-money account or cannot identify the recruiting institution.

Government adverts can close quickly. Save a government or county alert, check the official source again before applying, and record the date you submitted so you can follow up through the advertised channel.