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Kenya Prisons Recruitment 2023/2024 – Application Portal Now Open

Kenya Prisons Recruitment 2023/2024 – Application Portal Now Open: Applications are invited from all interested persons. See below for all you need to know; the requirements, application closing date, and how to apply.

KPS recruitment application form is totally free and accessible online by the general public, so stay alert and do not allow anyone extort funds from you.

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General Requirements for Kenya Prisons Recruitment 2023/2024            

Do you really want to know the easy hack on how to become successful in the Kenya Prisons recruitment? If yes, then it’s simply to adhere to the criteria stated below.

  • Prospective applicant of this recruitment must be a Kenyan (citizen)
  • Prospective applicant should have an active and valid National Identity Card
  • Applicant should possess a minimum mean grade of D+ (D Plus) and above in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examination or its equivalent from an examination body recognized in Kenya with a  D+ (D Plus) and above  in either English or Kiswahili languages
  • Applicant should not be less than 18 years of age or more than 28
  • Candidate applying should adhere to the requirements of Chapter Six of the constitution
  • Prospective applicant should be physically and medically fit
  • You should be free of any criminal record or pending criminal charges
  • If you’re currently pregnant, do not apply for the job
  • Examination slip would not be accepted in place of original certificate

Don’t allow the requirements intimidate you, just proceed with the application and hopefully you will be shortlisted for the next stage. Let’s go!

How to Apply for Kenya Prisons Recruitment 2023

To apply for Kenya Prisons recruitment, you have to visit the online application portal www.prisons.go.ke and then follow the procedures below.

  • Visit www.prisons.go.ke
  • Click “Job Vacancies” at the right side of your screen
  • Select the “position” you would wish to apply for
  • Carefully input your “bio data” and then upload “credentials”
  • After you can proceed to “submit” the application form

Note that all scanned documents to be uploaded should be in accordance with the size stipulated on the application portal.

Vacancies at Kenya Prisons Service

Below are the current vacant positions in Kenya Prisons Service (KPS) which emancipated this recruitment exercise.

  • Public Health Officers III/II/I (PG 3)
  • Radiographers III/II/I (PG 3)
  • Pharmaceutical Technologists III/II/I (PG 3)
  • Community Oral Health Officers III/II/I (PG 3)
  • Health Records Officers III/II/I (PG 3)
  • Laboratory Technologists III (PG 3)
  • Clinical Officers III/II/I (PG 3)
  • Nursing Officers III/II/I (PG 3)
  • Nutritionists III/II (PG 3)
  • Animal Health Officers (PG 3)
  • Information-Communication Technology Officers III (PG 3)
  • Housekeepers/Caterers II (PG 3)
  • P1 Tutors (PG 2)
  • Early-Childhood Development Officers (PG 1)
  • Cooks (PG 1)
  • Bands Men (PG 1)
  • Masonry or Brick birthing (PG 1/2/3)
  • Construction or craft & Joinery (PG1/2/3 )
  • Tailoring, Dress creating, Fashion &Designing (PG1/2/3)
  • Fitter General (PG 1/2/3)
  • Architects Assistants (PG1/2/3)
  • Metal employees (PG 1/2/3)
  • Wood/Stone carvers (PG 1/2/3)
  • Leather Works (PG 1/2/3)
  • Electrical Assistants (PG1/2/3)
  • Painting & sign writers (PG1/2/3)
  • Videographers (PG 1/2/3)
  • Hair and Beauty Therapist (PG 1/2/3)
  • Welding and fabrication (PG ½)
  • Plant Technicians (PG 1/2/3)
  • Plumbers/Water offer Operators (PG 1/2/3)
  • Draughtsman (PG 1/2/3)

Application Closing Date

11th February, 2024

The application deadline for Kenya Prisons recruitment exercise is Friday, 11th February, 2024. Ensure you apply before this date as it might not likely be shifted again.

Recruitment Date and Centers 2023

The last Kenya Prisons recruitment was on Tuesday, 8th Febuary, 2024 and the venue which the exercise will be conducted are;

  • Mombasa
  • Kwale
  • Kilifi
  • Tana River
  • Lamu
  • Taita Mak Taveta
  • Garissa
  • Wajir
  • Mandera
  • Marsabit
  • Isiolo
  • Meru
  • Tharaka-Nithi
  • Embu
  • Kitui
  • Machakos
  • Makueni
  • Nyandarua
  • Nyeri
  • Kirinyaga
  • Murang’a
  • Kiambu The
  • Turkana
  • West Pokot
  • Samburu
  • Trans-Nzoia
  • Uasin Gishu
  • Elgeyo-Marakwet
  • Nandi
  • Baringo
  • Laikipia
  • Nakuru
  • Narok
  • Kajiado
  • Kericho
  • Bomet
  • Kakamega
  • Vihiga
  • Bungoma
  • Busia
  • Siaya
  • Kisumu
  • Homa Bay
  • Migori
  • Kisii
  • Nyamira
  • Nairobi

Schedule for Kenya Prisons Recruitment

COUNTY SUB COUNTY/ CONSTITUENCY RECRUITING CENTRE TIME
DISTRICT
1. MOMBASA 1. Likoni Likoni Likoni (DC’s Office) 8.00am
2. Mombasa Mvita Mombasa (DC’s Office) 2.00pm
3. Nyali Nyali Kongowea(DC’s Office) 8.00am
4. Kisauni Kisauni Kisauni (DC’s Office) 2.00pm
5. Changamwe Changamwe Changamwe (DC’s Office) 8.00am
6. Jomvu Jomvu Mikindani (DC’s Office) 2.00pm
2. KWALE 7. Matuga Matuga Kwale (DC’s Office) 8.00am
8. Kinango Kinango Kinango (DC’s Office) 2.00pm
9. Lungalunga LungaLunga Lunga Lunga Pri. School 8.00am
10. Msambweni Msambweni    Ma- Msambweni (DC’s Office) 2.00pm
konde Community
3. KILIFI 11. Ganze Ganze Ganze (DC’s Office) 8.00am
12. Kilifi South Kilifi South Kikambala (DC’s Office) 2.00pm
13. Kilifi North Kilifi North Bahari Stadium/Kilifi 8.00am
14. Kaloleni Kaloleni Kaloleni (DC’s Office) 2.00pm
15. Rabai Rabai Rabai (DC’s Office) 8.00am
16. Chonyi Kilifi South Mwembekati(DC’s Office) 2.00pm
17. Malindi Malindi Malindi (DC’s Office) 8.00am
18. Magarini Magarini Marafa (DC’s Office) 2.00pm
4. TANA RIVER 19. Tana River Galole Hola (DC’s Office) 8.00am
20. Tana Delta Garsen Garsen (DC’s Office) 8.00am
21. Tana North Bura Bura (DC’s Office) 8.00am
5. LAMU 22. Lamu East Lamu East Faza (DC’s Office) 8.00am
23. Lamu West Lamu West Mpeketoni (DC’s Office) 8.00am
24. Lamu Central Lamu East Amu (DC’s Office) 8.00am
6. TAITA TAVETA 25. Voi Voi Voi (DC’s Office) 8.00am
26. Taita Wundanyi Wundanyi (DC’s Office) 2.00pm
27. Taveta Taveta Taveta (DC’s Office) 8.00am
28. Mwatate Mwatate Mwatate (DC’s Office) 2.00pm
7. GARISSA 29. Garissa Garissa Township Garissa (DC’s Office) 8.00am
30. Lagdera Lagdera Modogashe (DC’s Office) 8.00am