The Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA) has announced new job vacancies, creating dozens of opportunities across key regulatory and enforcement functions.

The state corporation mandated to regulate, supervise and promote development of the insurance sector, has opened 51 vacancies across senior, mid-level and entry-level cadres.

The positions span critical departments including prudential supervision, anti-money laundering enforcement, cybersecurity oversight, human resource management, finance, legal services, administration, corporate communication, records management and customer care.

Among the most senior roles advertised are assistant directors in supervision, cybersecurity, finance, ICT and human resource management.

Other positions include principal officers for prudential licensing, anti-money laundering supervision, cybersecurity, administration and supply chain management.

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The authority is also seeking senior officers in AML supervision, legal services, corporate communication and customer care.

Additional posts include supervision officers, cybersecurity officers, legal officers, customer care assistants and records assistants across various job grades.

IRA applicants are required to submit their applications online by filling the form provided in the IRA job application January - 2026 – Fill in form.

They can access more information via the IRA website: https://www.ira.go.ke.

The deadline for submission is 5pm on February 16.

The authority says the appointments will be guided by its approved human resource instruments and that shortlisted candidates will be required to meet Chapter Six compliance requirements.

These include clearances from DCI, Helb, KRA, EACC and an approved Credit Reference Bureau.

IRA stated that it is an equal opportunity employer and encouraged applications from women, youth, persons with disabilities and individuals from diverse backgrounds.

The authority also warned that any form of canvassing will result in automatic disqualification.

Meanwhile, KRA has invited applications for two senior positions at the level of deputy commissioner.

The state agency, established under the Kenya Revenue Authority Act of 1995, is seeking leaders to head the Audit and Risk function and the International Tax division.

According to the announcement released through PKF, the recruitment firm handling the process, the ideal candidates should be experienced, dynamic and results oriented, with a strong record of integrity and high professional competence.

Interested applicants are required to submit online applications through the PKF website; https://www.pkfea.com/careers, by February 17.

KRA stated that the application process does not involve any fees and warned against fraud.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to present Chapter Six compliance certificates, including a police clearance, Helb compliance, tax compliance, EACC clearance and a CRB report.

IRA and KRA, both central to the country’s financial and economic governance, are seeking to strengthen capacity in supervision, cybersecurity, legal services and strategic management.