ODPP announces 217 job vacancies across departments

The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) has announced 217 job vacancies across various departments.

In a public advertisement, the ODPP invited applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill positions ranging from professional legal roles to administrative support staff.

The recruitment is being conducted pursuant to Section 13(2) of the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions Act No. 2 of 2013, which grants the office powers to appoint, control, and supervise its staff in order to effectively deliver on its mandate.

According to the notice, the largest number of vacancies is for the position of Prosecution Counsel (DPP 7), with 140 posts available. The ODPP said the recruitment of prosecutors is aimed at enhancing the capacity of the office to handle criminal cases across the country and ensure timely and effective prosecution of matters before the courts. 

Other professional positions advertised include five Accountant posts (DPP 8), four Supply Chain Management Officers (DPP 8), five Research Officers (DPP 8), two Audit Officers (DPP 8) and five Information Communication Technology Officers (DPP 8). The office has also advertised five vacancies for Public Affairs and Corporate Communication Officers (DPP 8).

In addition, the ODPP is seeking to recruit 25 Clerical Officers (DPP 11) and 26 Office Assistants III (DPP 13) to support day-to-day administrative operations in the institution.

The ODPP said the recruitment drive is intended to bolster its workforce and enhance service delivery in line with its mission “to provide an impartial, effective and efficient prosecution service to all.”

The office plays a key role in Kenya’s criminal justice system by instituting and undertaking criminal proceedings against individuals accused of committing offences.

Interested candidates have been asked to submit their applications online through the ODPP careers portal, accessible via the institution’s website www.odpp.go.ke or through https://jobs.prosecutions.go.ke/.

The office emphasized that no hard copy applications will be accepted, indicating a shift toward a fully digital recruitment process.

Applications must be submitted on or before March 30, 2026, by 5:00 p.m. East African Time. The ODPP noted that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and will be required to present original copies of their national identification cards, academic certificates, professional certificates, and transcripts during interviews.

The prosecution office also reaffirmed its commitment to fairness and inclusivity in recruitment, encouraging applications from persons with disabilities, intersex persons, and individuals from marginalized and minority communities, in line with the provisions of Article 232(1) of the Constitution on values and principles of public service.

Renson M. Ingonga, the  Director of Public Prosecutions reiterated that the ODPP is an equal opportunity employer committed to transparency and merit-based recruitment.