State agencies announce job openings across key sectors

Several government institutions and state agencies have announced new job openings across various departments, offering opportunities for qualified Kenyans to serve in legal, engineering, academic, and management roles.

The Commission on Administrative Justice (CAJ), also known as the Office of the Ombudsman, has invited applications for the position of Senior Legal Officer, with two posts available at its headquarters in Nairobi and the Kisumu regional office.

The Commission, established under Article 59(4) of the Constitution and the Commission on Administrative Justice Act, 2011, is mandated to address maladministration in the public sector and enforce the Access to Information Act, 2016.

Interested candidates must submit their applications through the CAJ e-recruitment portal on www.ombudsman.go.ke by November 25, 2025, at 5pm.

The commission stated that hard copy applications will not be accepted, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Previous applicants are encouraged to reapply.

Meanwhile, the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) is recruiting for two senior positions: Director, Engineering (Roads) and Director, Legal and Board Services. 

The Authority has invited applications from suitably qualified persons to fill the positions on a contract of up to five years (subject to legal review) or as otherwise provided under any written law, renewable subject to performance and mandatory retirement age.

KeNHA urged interested candidates to download and complete the job application form, which is obtained from the website www.kenha.co.ke and attach copies of National Identity Card (ID), Curriculum Vitae (CV), Academic/Professional Certificates and Testimonials.

It encouraged persons with disabilities, women, and those from marginalised areas to apply, adding that those with disabilities should indicate their status on the application form.

Shortlisted candidates will be expected to satisfy the requirements of leadership and integrity set out in Chapter six of the Constitution and shall be required to present the following documents during the interview.

 Applications should be addressed to The Chairperson, Board of Directors, Kenya National Highways Authority, Barabara Plaza, Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) Off Airport South Road, along Mazao Road PO Box 49712 - 00100 Nairobi. 

Applications clearly quoting the reference number should be hand delivered and inserted in the Recruitment box placed on the 4th Floor (Outside The Office of the Director General).

Application forms and job descriptions are available on www.kenha.co.ke, with the deadline set for December 1, 2025, at 5pm.

In Kisumu County, Agro-Chemical and Food Company Limited (ACFC), a leading manufacturer of spirits, baker’s yeast, and carbon dioxide, is seeking to recruit a Manager, Planning and Projects Management.

Interested applicants can find the detailed job responsibilities and specifications on www.acfc.co.ke under the careers section.

The application deadline is December 5, 2025, at 5pm.

Successful candidates will be required to provide clearance certificates from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), Higher Education Loans Board (HELB), Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), and a recognised Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).

ACFC is an equal opportunity employer that encourages women and persons with disabilities to apply.

Kaimosi Friends University has also announced vacancies for various academic and administrative positions.

Detailed information on the available posts, requirements, and application procedures can be found on the university’s website, www.kafu.ac.ke.

Applications must be submitted through email, and hard copies will not be accepted.

The university has encouraged women, persons with disabilities, and members of marginalised communities to apply.

Finally, the Council of Legal Education (CLE) is seeking to recruit a Standards and Licensing Officer I.

The core functions of the CLE are to regulate Legal Education and training, license and supervise Legal Education providers, conduct the Advocates Training Programme (ATP) Examination, recognise and approve qualifications in Law obtained outside Kenya and advise the Government on matters relating to legal education and training.

Applications should be addressed to Secretary/Chief Executive Officer, Council of Legal Education, PO BOX 829-00502, Karen, Nairobi.

Applications should be submitted via www.cle.or.ke by November 30, 2025.

All institutions reiterated their commitment to diversity and equal opportunity employment.