Kenya Prisons Recruitment 2025/2026 Requirements, Dates & Centers

Through this article, you will know the latest news about Kenya Prisons recruitment 2025/2026, the requirements, approved dates & centers, careers portal and the step by step application process. So, if it has been your desire to join the service, then maximize this opportunity.

Kenya Prisons Service (K.P.S) operates under the Ministry of Interior & National Administration, by carrying out the crucial function of safeguarding law offenders, rehabilitation and reformation etc.

The Service is committed to excellence and upholds core values such as integrity, credibility, meritocracy, and universal justice. Ensuring efficient performance requires a standard workforce, as such, the Kenya Prisons recruitment 2025 seeks to hire eligible Kenyans for the position of Constables, professional cadet officers, technicians and artisans etc.

When is Kenya Prisons Recruitment 2025 Starting?

The Kenya Prisons Service is starting the next recruitment exercise on 30th April 2025, for the position of constable, cadets, specialist, technicians and artisans etc. The recruitment process is totally free of charge, as such canvassing in any form will only result to disqualification.

Requirements for Kenya Prisons Recruitment 2025/2026

• Fundamentally, prospective applicants must be Kenyan citizens. Not just that, but must possess a valid National Identity Card or Passport as evidence.
• Interested applicant must be one fee of criminal record or conviction history. Patriotism is highly sort after.
• Candidates applying for constable positions must have at least D+ mean grade in Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) or equivalent qualification.
• Persons interested in professional cadet officers, technicians or artisans must have either a Diploma, Certificate or Degree in relevant field of study.
• Diploma and certificate holders must not exceed 18 – 28 years of age.
• Degree applicants should be between 18 – 30 years of age.
• Males applicants must be at least 5.4 ft tall while female should be minimum of 5.2 ft tall.
• Being medically, mentally and physically sound is mandatory.
• Applicants with blurring sight or difficulty to hear are not allowed to apply.
• You should be able to communicate effectively either in verbal or nonverbal form.
• Interested female applicants must not be pregnant throughout the recruitment and training period.
• Prepare yourself for the nine (9) months compulsory para-military training.

Kenya Prisons Service Job Vacancies 2025

1. Constables
2. Technicians
3. Artisans
4. Professional Cadet Officers

1. Professional Cadet Officers

• Medical Officers
• Psychiatrists
• Pharmacists
• Dentists
• Architects
• Physical Planners
• Civil Engineers
• Quantity Surveyor
• Counselling Psychologist/Sociologist
• Registered Clinical Officers
• Nursing Officers
• Medical Laboratory Technologists
• Pharmaceutical Technologists
• Radiographers
• Orthopedic Officers

2. Artisans

• Polishers
• Welders
• Tailors
• Carpenters
• Upholsterers
• Wood Machinists
• Interior Design
• Water/Borehole Technician
• Hair Dressers
• Graphic & Product Designers
• Leather Tanners
• Biogas Technician
• Masons
• Plumbers
• Electrical Technicians
• Solar Technicians
• Motor Vehicle Electricians

www.prisons.go.ke Recruitment Portal Login

The official 2025 recruitment portal for the Kenya Prisons Service (K.P.S) is www.prisons.go.ke/vacancies. This is where interested candidates can access, fill and submit the online application form.

Kenya Prisons Recruitment 2025 Dates and Centers

County – Sub-County – Recruitment Center – Time

The format through which the recruitment centers are arranged are; County, Sub-county/District, approved center and then time.

1. Mombasa

• Likoni – Likoni Appoved Grounds (8:00am)
• Mombasa – Mvita Grounds (2:00pm)
• Nyali – A.S.K Show Ground (8:00am)
• Kisauni – Kisauni DCC’s Office (2:00pm)
• Changamwe – Changamwe Oil Refineries (8:00am)
• Jomvu – NYS Mamlai Grounds (2:00pm)

2. Kwale         

• Matuga – Matuga Baraza Park Kwale (8:00am)
• Kinango – Vurungani Stadium (2:00pm)
• Lungalunga – Lunga Lunga Stadium/Grounds (8:00am)
• Msambweni – Msambweni Stadium (8:00am)
• Simbahills – DCC’s Office (8:00am)
• Samburu – DCC’s Office (2:00pm)

3. Kilifi

• Ganze – Ganze, Market Grounds (8:00am)
• Kilifisouth – Kikambala DCC’s Office (2:00pm)
• Kilifinorth – Bahari Stadium (8:00am)
• Kaloleni – Council Grounds Kaloleni (2:00pm)
• Rabai – Rabai Mkapuni Open Grounds (8:00am)
• Chonyi – DCC’s office Chonyi (2:00pm)
• Malindi – Malindi Alska Grounds (8:00am)
• Magarini – Magarini District Hqs (2:00pm)
• Kauma – Kauma DCC’s Office (8:00am)

4. Tana River

• Tanariver – Holda Stadium (8:00am)
• Tanadelta – Tana Delta District Hqs (8:00am)
• Tananorth – Bura District Hqs – (8:00am)
• Bangale – DCC-s Office (8:00am)
• Galledyertu – DCC’s office (2:00pm)

5. Lamu

• Lamueast – Faza Footbal Field (8:00am)
• Lamuwest – Tiger Grounds (8:00am)
• Lamu Central – Kibaki Grounds Mokomani (8:00am)

6. Taita Taveta

• Voi – Voi Stadium (8:00am)
• Taita – Wundanyi Stadium (2:00pm)
• Taveta – Taveta Airstrip (8:00am)
• Mwatate – Soko Ya Samani Play Grounds (2:00pm)

7. Garrisa

• Garrisa – Garissa PTC Grounds (8:00am)
• Lagdera – Modo Gashe DCC’s Office (8:00am)
• Fafi – Fafi DCC’s Office (8:00am)
• Dadaab – Dadaab DCC’s Office (8:00am)
• Ijara – Masalani DCC’s Office (8:00am)
• Hulugho – Hulugho DCC’s Office
• Balambala – DCC’s Office MBA Lambala (8:00am)
• Bura East – Bura East DCC’s Office (8:00am)
• Liboi – Liboi DCC’s Office (8:00am)
• Bothai – DCC’s Office (8:00am)
• Shantabaw – DCC’s Office (8:00am)

8. Wajir

• Wajir East – Wajir Stadium (8:00am)
• Wajir North – Bute DCC’s Office (8:00am)
• Wajir South – Leheley Play Ground (8:00am)
• Hada Do – DCC’s Office (8:00am)
• Wajir West – Griftu Play Grounds (8:00am)
• Eldas – Eldas Baraza Park (8:00am)
• Buna – Buna DCC Grounds (8:00am)

9. Mandera

• Mandera East – Mandera East DCC’s Office (8:00am)
• Mandera West – DCC’s Office Takaba (8:00am)
• Mandera Central – Elwak DCC’s Office (8:00am)
• Mandera North – DCC’s OfficeRhamu (8:00am)
• Arabia – Arabia DCC’s Office (8:00am)
• Kiliwehiri – DCC’s Office Kiliwehiri (8:00am)
• Banisa – Baraza Park (8:00am)
• Kotulo – Kotulo DCC’s Office (8:00am)
• Ashabito – DCC’s Office (8:00am)
• Lafey – Lafey DCC’s Headquarters (8:00am)   

10. Marsabit

• Marsabi Central – Marsabit Stadium (8:00am)
• Marsabit South – Laisamis DCC’s Office (8:00am)
• Sololo – Sololo Youth Play Ground (8:00am)
• Dukana – Dukana DCC’s Office (8:00am)
• North Horr – North Horr DCC’s Office (8:00am)
• Loiyangalani – Loiyangalani DCC’s Office (8:00am)
• Turbibubisa – Turbi DCC’s Office (8:00am)
• Moyale – Moyale DCC’s Office (8:00am)
• Marsabit North (Chalbi) – DCC’s Office Maikona (8:00am)

How to Apply for Kenya Prisons Recruitment 2025

Persons interested in Constable role should visit www.prisons.go.ke/vacancies to get more details on assigned recruitment dates, centers and time. While holders of Diploma or Degree are to download the PSC. 2 (Revised 2016) application form at www.publicservice.go.ke, attach copies of relevant credentials are send to:

The Prisons Headquarters at Magereza House, along Bishops Road, Community Area. All applications must be addressed to:

• The Commission General of Prisons
• Prisons Headquarters
• P. O. Box 30175-00100
• Nairobi.

Prisons Recruitment 2025 Application Deadline

Applications for Kenya Prisons Service vacancies are to be submitted at the approved recruitment centers by Wednesday, 30th April 2025. This will be a physical screening and candidates who do not participate are automatically disqualified.