Nakuru County Opens Recruitment for 85 Permanent Jobs | Apply Before May 6, 2026

Nakuru County Opens Recruitment for 85 Permanent Jobs | How to Apply Online

NAKURU, Kenya – The Nakuru County Public Service Board has announced a major recruitment drive to fill eighty-five permanent and pensionable positions across several key departments. Applications are being accepted exclusively through the official online portal until May 6, 2026.

Available Positions by Department

The majority of openings are in the education sector, followed by ICT and finance roles.

Education Department – Youth Polytechnic Instructors

The largest number of vacancies falls under this category, with sixty-six instructor positions available at various youth polytechnics across the county.

ICT and E-Government Department

• ICT Officer I – five positions

• ICT Officer III – eight positions

Finance and Accounting Department

• Accountant I – twenty-five positions

• Accountant II – twenty-two positions

• Finance Officer III – eight positions

Supply Chain Management

• Supply Chain Management Officer II – thirteen positions

Health Services Department

• Radiographer I – one position

Public Communication Department

• Public Communication Officer I – four positions

Additional vacancies exist in administrative, engineering, and other support roles, all of which are listed on the county recruitment portal.

How to Apply for Nakuru County Jobs

The Nakuru County Government will not accept hand-delivered or emailed applications. All submissions must go through the official online recruitment system.

Application Portal: recruitment.nakuru.go.ke

Step-by-Step Application Process

1. Visit the official Nakuru County recruitment website using the address above

2. Create an account by providing your full name, active email address, and mobile phone number

3. Check your email for a verification link and complete the registration

4. Log in using your registered email and password

5. Enter the One-Time Password sent to your mobile phone

6. Complete the online application form with accurate personal and professional details

7. Upload scanned copies of your academic certificates, professional qualifications, national ID, and CV

8. Review all information before submitting

Applicants are strongly advised to verify that all sections are fully completed before final submission, as incomplete applications may be disqualified.

Important Dates and Deadlines

• Opening Date: April 16, 2026

• Closing Date: May 6, 2026

Applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered under any circumstances.

Who Can Apply

The Nakuru County Public Service Board has stated that it is an equal opportunity employer. Women, youth, persons with disabilities, and applicants from marginalized and minority communities are particularly encouraged to apply.

Each position has specific minimum requirements regarding education, professional certification, and years of experience. These details are available on the job description page within the recruitment portal.

Important Warning Against Fraud

The Nakuru County Government has issued a public notice warning applicants about fraudsters who may demand money in exchange for job offers or interview invitations.

The County Public Service Board operates a zero-tolerance policy on corruption. No payment is required at any stage of the recruitment process. Official communication will only come through the recruitment portal or the board’s verified cellphone number: 0796848192.

Selection Process

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. Canvassing, including directly contacting board members or county officials to influence the outcome, will lead to automatic disqualification.

Selected candidates will be required to present original academic and professional documents during the interview stage.

Why This Recruitment Matters

This hiring drive reflects Nakuru County’s push to strengthen public service delivery, particularly in technical and vocational training through youth polytechnics, as well as digital transformation through expanded ICT staffing. The finance and supply chain positions aim to improve budget execution and procurement transparency across county departments.

For the full list of all eighty-five positions, including detailed job specifications and requirements, visit recruitment.nakuru.go.ke before the May 6 deadline.