Recruitment targets experts to strengthen innovation governance and audit oversight in state corporations.
The government has announced fresh vacancies at the Kenya National Innovation Agency (KeNIA) and the Kenya Trade Network Agency (KenTrade), inviting qualified professionals to apply for top-level governance and technical positions in line with their statutory mandates.
In a notice issued by the Selection Panel under the Office of the Prime Cabinet Secretary and Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, State Department for Science, Research and Innovation, applications have been invited for the positions of chairperson and members of the Board of the Kenya National Innovation Agency.
The recruitment is being conducted pursuant to the Science, Technology and Innovation (ST&I) Act, Cap. 511, which establishes KeNIA and mandates it to develop, coordinate and manage the National Innovation System.
The panel is seeking to fill one position of chairperson under Advert No. KENIA/1/2026 and four positions of Board Member under Advert No. KENIA/2/2026.
According to the advert, the appointments are intended to attract individuals of high integrity, demonstrated leadership and proven expertise in areas relevant to science, technology, innovation, finance, governance, industry or public administration.
The selected individuals will be expected to provide strategic direction and oversight to the agency as it advances Kenya’s innovation ecosystem and national development priorities.
Knowledge and demonstrated experience in specific Science, Technology and Innovation fields will be considered an added advantage.
These include start-up ecosystem development, commercialisation systems, legal, regulatory and policy environments, as well as resource mobilisation and management.
Applicants are required to submit their applications online through the KeNIA careers portal at https://kenia.go.ke/careers.
Full details of the posts, requirements and mode of application are also accessible on the same website.
The deadline for submission of applications is March 17, 2026, at 23:59 hours.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
The notice further clarifies that, in accordance with applicable public service regulations and governance requirements, individuals currently serving as public officers are not eligible for consideration for these appointments.
In case of any challenges during the application process, candidates have been advised to reach out via [email protected].
The agency has reiterated its commitment to equal opportunity employment, encouraging persons with disabilities, the marginalized and minorities to apply.
The notice was issued by Shukri Baramadi, chairperson of the Selection Panel for the Recruitment of the Board of Trustees of the Kenya National Innovation Agency.
Separately, the Kenya Trade Network Agency has announced a vacancy for the position of Internal Auditor – Information Systems, in what it describes as a readvertisement.
The agency is a state corporation under the National Treasury established under the National Electronic Single Window System Act No. 25 of 2022, with a mandate to establish and manage the National Electronic Single Window System and facilitate trade.
KenTrade is seeking to recruit one suitable and qualified candidate for the Internal Auditor – Information Systems position on permanent and pensionable terms.
The successful applicant must meet the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya on leadership and integrity.
Details of the vacancy are available on the agency’s website at https://www.kentrade.go.ke/careers.
Applications must be submitted online through the recruitment portal on or before Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 5pm.
Hard copy submissions will not be accepted.
KenTrade has emphasised its commitment to the provisions of Article 232(1) of the constitution, which underscores fair competition and merit, representation of Kenya’s diverse communities and equal employment opportunities for men and women, members of all ethnic groups and persons with disabilities.
Persons with disabilities, marginalised groups and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.
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