Kakamega County Government Recruitment 2025/2026 Jobs Application Form

Following the announced of Kakamega County Government recruitment 2025/2026, many people have indicated interested and seek to fill the jobs application form but yet still confused about the steps to apply.

This article shades light on Kakamega County Public Service Board (CPSB) recruitment exercise by stating the latest job vacancies, explains the requirements and qualifications needed, state the steps on how to apply and then share other useful tips.

So, if you have interest applying for the 2025 Kakamega County recruitment, then carefully read through this article till the end.

About Kakamega County

Kakamega County is in the Western part of Kenya with over 3,000+ square kilometers and a total population of 2,079,669. The County has a total of twelve (12) counties, 60 wards, 187 villages and 400 community administrative areas.

The County is committee to the betterment of citizens and this can be seen in continuous infrastructural development, socio-economic developments and other relevant initiative.

Furthering, the Government formulated the County Public Service Board (CPSB) to oversee the administrative run of the Public Service and carry out pivotal functions such as;

• Setting up new offices or terminates irrelevant ones.
• Conduct recruitment exercise to appoint most qualified persons for open vacancies.
• Ensure professional code and work ethics is maintained throughout all departments of the Public Service.
• Continuously communicates Government goals and vision with subordinate to ensure executive alignment.
• Make reports on a regularly basis to the County Assembly.
• Engage the Government in relevant conversation thereby making recommendations and suggestions that will improve the service and the county as well.

The County Government as of 17th July 2025 announced new roles in the County Public Service Board (CPSB) and is inviting applications from eligible, interested and qualified candidates via the online recruitment portal (https://kakamega.go.ke/jobs-2).

Kakamega County Public Service Board Job Vacancies 2025

• Industrial Development Officer
• Legal Officer II
• Deputy Director of Livestock Production
• Cultural Officer II
• Youth Development Officer II
• Sports Technician II
• Sports Assistant III
• Sports Officer
• Social Development Officer II
• Economist II / Statistician II
• Municipal Manager
• Assistant Polytechnic Instructor III (Hair Dressing and Beauty Therapy)
• Assistant Polytechnic Instructor III (Information and Communication Technology)
• Assistant Polytechnic Instructor III (Automotive/Mechanical Engineering)
• Assistant Polytechnic Instructor III (Clothing Fashion Design and Textile Technology)
• Assistant Polytechnic Instructor III (Electrical Engineering)
• Assistant Polytechnic Instructor III (Building and Construction)
• Assistant ECDE Teacher III
• Community Administrator III
• Administration Officer II
• Chief Officer, Communication
• Chief Officer, Youth and Sports

What Makes You Eligible to Apply?

The Kakamega County Government recruitment eligibility requirements for the Public Service Board jobs are as follow:

• Proof of Identity: It is mandatory that only Kenyan citizens who hold a valid National Identity Card or Passport submits application for this recruitment exercise.
• Residence: Interested candidates from any part of Kenya can apply but most preferably residents of Kakamega County shall be prioritized.
• Equity: Persons living with disability, women, youths or those living in marginalized areas are encouraged to submit application for open vacancies.
• Constitutional Compliance: In adherence to chapter 6 of Kenyan constitution, prospective applicants shall be required to present clearance certificates from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI), Higher Education Loan Board (HELB), Credit Reference Bureau (CRB) and EACC etc.
• Basic Education: Fundamentally, the Kakamega County Government requires that all applicant must possess the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) with a minimum of D+ or D- mean grade.

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Qualifications for Kakamega County Government Recruitment 2025

Based on the above criteria, are you eligible to apply for the 2025 announced vacancies? If yes, below are the educational and professional qualifications, work experience and skills that qualifies you for appointment.

1. Industrial Development Officer

• Candidates interested in this position must have first degree in either Commerce, Business Administration, Statistics or any other relevant discipline.
• Candidate must be a computer literate.

2. Legal Officer II

• As prospective legal officer II, you’re expected to have first degree in law (L.L.B) from any accredited university in the Country.
• You should have a Post Graduate Diploma in Law.
• You should be an advocate of the High Court of Kenya and as well possess valid practicing license.
• You must be conversant with relevant computer applications etc.

3. Deputy Director of Livestock Production

• Ideal candidates for this role must have a Master’s and Bachelor’s degree in either Livestock/Agricultural Economics, Dairy Technology, Natural Resource Management or Animal Science and Production etc.
• Applicant must have finished a six (6) weeks leadership or management training at an approved institution/center.
• Candidate must have vast experience and professional knowledge in managing livestock productions services.

4. Cultural Officer II

• Prospective applicant of this recruitment exercise must hold first degree in either Anthropology, History, Philosophy or a relevant discipline.
• Candidate must be ICT inclined.

5. Youth Development Officer II

• Candidates applying for this position must have a Degree or equivalent qualification.
• Should be skillful in relevant computer applications.

6. Sports Technician II

• Interested applicant should hold a certificate in Sports Administration and Management.
• Must have complete a first aid training in relations to sport at any recognized institution.

7. Social Development Officer II

Interested candidate must have first degree in Social Work, Psychology, Community Development or a comparable discipline.

Steps on How to Submit Application Successfully

To apply for Kakamega County Government job vacancies 2025, take the steps below:

• Visit the county jobs portal www.kakamega.go.ke/jobs-2
• Download the application for Employment Form (KAKCPSB2A)
• Carefully complete the form
• Attach to it your National ID Card, Curriculum Vitae, academic and professional certificates and other relevant documents

Put them in a sealed envelope addressed to:

• The Secretary/CEO
• County Public Service Board
• P. O. Box 458-50100
• Kakamega

And submit to the County Public Service Board’s Registry Offices located at the Regional Commissioner’s Office, Block ‘B’ – 2nd Floor.

Kakamega County Government Recruitment 2025 Deadline

The application deadline for Kakamega County Public Service Board recruitment is Friday, 1st August 2025 at 5:00pm (East African Time). Inability to meet the specified deadline or submit incomplete application will get you automatically disqualified.

Shortlisted candidates shall be contacted as soon as possible. Meanwhile, you can visit the jobs portal regularly to stay updated.