Aspiring applicants can now submit application for Kenya Railways jobs 2025/2026 via the official recruitment portal https://krc.co.ke/careers on or before Monday, 14th July 2025.
The Kenya Railways Corporation (KRC) was established in 1978 to operate under the Ministry of Transport, Infrastructure, and Housing and Urban Development. The fundamental responsibility of the corporation is to manage the entire railway system in Kenya, including the integration of rail network to ensure efficient and safe rail services.
Upholding a professional team with integrity with customer satisfaction in focus, KRC seeks to recruit new personnel for open vacancies. This article provides all the key information concerning Kenya Railways Corporation recruitment like the requirements and qualification, application deadline etc.
Kenya Railways Jobs 2025/2026
- Rain Development Manager, Mechanical Engineering
- Human Resource Manager
- Legal Services Manager
- General Manager, Finance
- General Manager Rail Operations
- Deputy Director, Finance & Corporate Services
- Marine Operations Manager
- Technical Audit Manager
- Manager Signaling, Electrical & Communication
- Manager Civil Engineering
- Strategy & Corporate Planning Manager
- Sales & Marketing Manager
- Passenger Services Manager
- Procurement Manager
- Revenue Assurance & Credit Control Manager
- Rail Safety Manager
- Manager Insurance Services
Eligibility Requirements
- Nationality: Applications for KRC vacancies are expected from Kenyan citizens who have valid National Identity Card or Passport.
- Skills: Good interpersonal communication, reporting, leadership, negotiation, project management, and problem-solving skills are required.
- Acceptable Age Range: Interested applicant must be between the ages of 18 – 35 years. Those applying for managerial positions that requirements 10 years and above experience are exempted.
- KCSE: All candidates applying must have at least a D+ mean grade in Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) or equivalent qualification.
- Constitutional Adherence: It is mandatory that applicants possess relevant clearance and compliance certificate from HELB, KRA, DCI, and KRA etc.
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Qualifications for Kenya Railways Vacancies 2025
Candidates interested in announced positions must take note of the following job descriptions and requirements.
1. Rain Development Manager, Mechanical Engineering
This officer shall offer relevant thoughts on mechanical engineering functions to ensure the readiness of locomotives, rolling stock, plants and equipment.
- Interested candidate must have a Master’s and Bachelor’s degree in either Mechanical or Mechatronic engineering from an accredited institution.
- Applicant should be registered with the Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK) and maintain professional members at Institution of Engineers Kenya (IEK).
- Current license for practicing issued by EBK is mandatory.
- An overall 10 years of more work experience is an added advantage.
2. Human Resource Manager
You shall executive relevant human resource policies and regulation then observe its impact of staff and the corporation as a whole.
- Ideal candidate for this position must have a Master’s and Bachelor’s degree in either Human Resource Management, Public Administration or a closely related discipline.
- Candidate must have 10-years work experience or even more. Some of these years must have been in managerial position.
- Applicant must be a member of the Institute of Human Resource Management and also possess Human Resource Professional Certified issued by HRMPEB.
- Valid practicing license from IHRM is mandatory.
3. Legal Services Manager
Occupant of this position shall evaluate KRC legal implementations to ensure and appropriate adherence to safeguard the interests of the Corporation.
- Applicant of this role must have complete both Master’s and Bachelor’s degree in law or a closely related discipline.
- Candidate must have a Postgraduate Diploma in Law from KSL.
- Should be an advocate of the High Court of Kenya and an active member of Law Society of Kenya.
- Having 10 years of relevant work experience is a plus.
4. General Manager, Finance
- Applicant must have a Master’s and Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or any other related course.
- Should be a member of ICPAK and certified as a Public Accountant.
- Certificate in Leadership training of not less than one (1) month is required.
- This role requires candidates with over 12 years of relevant experience.
5. General Manager, Railway
- This role is for candidates with over 12 years’ experience. Must have a Master’s and Bachelor’s degree in either Engineering, Economics, Commerce etc.
KRC Approved Jobs Portal
All prospective applicants of Kenya Railways recruitment are to visit https://krc.co.ke/careers to access, fill and submit the online application form. Note that this the official approved careers portal for KRC vacancies.
There is no point of the application process that requires candidates to make payment thus, applicants should refrain from any individual or entity that request for money in exchange of Kenya Railways jobs application form.
How to Apply for Kenya Railways Recruitment 2025
Persons who meet the eligibility requirements and qualification should proceed to download and fill the Kenya Railways jobs application form (KR/HR/08) at www.krc.co.ke/careers.
Attach copies of academic and professional certificates, National Identity Card or Passport, Clearance certificate from HELB, tax compliance certificate from KRA, clearance from EACC and valid report from approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).
Prepare a cover letter using your preferred position as the subject and addressed to the Managing Director, Kenya Railways, P.O.Box 30121, 00100, Nairobi.
Put all these documents in a sealed envelope and submit to KRC office in Nairobi.
Kenya Railways Jobs 2025 Application Deadline
The closing date for the 2025 Kenya Railways Corporation recruitment is Monday, 14th July 2025 at 5:00pm. Candidates who do not complete the application form and submit before this deadline shall be disqualified off the process.