Kenya Prison Recruitment 2026/2027 Portal | Application Form

Kenya Prison Recruitment 2026/2027 Portal: The Kenya Prisons Service (KPS) recruitment 2026/2027 is currently ongoing. Candidates who are interested in joining the workforce of the Kenya Prisons Service are to visit the official website of KPS at www.prisons.go.ke to access the application form for the recruitment exercise.

Discover all the key steps and tips you need to secure a job in the Kenya Prisons Service (KPS) 2026/2027 recruitment cycle

About Kenya Prisons Service Recruitment

📍 Location: Kenya

🏢 Firm: Kenya Prisons

💼 Employment Type: Full Time

📆 Starting Date: 30^th April, 2025

📆 Deadline: Not Specified

🥇 Certification: B.Sc., Diploma, KSCE

💡 Method of Application: Online

💰 Fee for Application Form: Free

🔗 Application Link: www.prisons.go.ke or https://www.correctional.go.ke/

Available Vacancies at Kenya Prisons Service (KPS) Recruitment 2026

Below are vacancies that are available at the Kenya Prisons Service (KPS) recruitment 2026:

1. Information-Communication Technology Officers III (PG 3)
2. Housekeepers/Caterers II (PG 3)
3. P1 Tutors (PG 2)
4. Architects Assistants (PG1/2/3)
5. Metal employees (PG 1/2/3)
6. Wood/Stone carvers (PG 1/2/3)
7. Leather Works (PG 1/2/3)
8. Clinical Officers III/II/I (PG 3)
9. Nursing Officers III/II/I (PG 3)
10. Public Health Officers III/II/I (PG 3)
11. Radiographers III/II/I (PG 3)
12. Pharmaceutical Technologists III/II/I (PG 3)
13. Community Oral Health Officers III/II/I (PG 3)
14. Health Records Officers III/II/I (PG 3)
15. Laboratory Technologists III (PG 3)
16. Nutritionists III/II (PG 3)
17. Animal Health Officers (PG 3)
18. Electrical Assistants (PG1/2/3)
19. Painting & sign writers (PG1/2/3)
20. Plant Technicians (PG 1/2/3)
21. Prison Constables
22. Plumbers/Water offer Operators (PG 1/2/3)
23. Draughtsman (PG 1/2/3)
24. Videographers (PG 1/2/3)
25. Hair and Beauty Therapist (PG 1/2/3)
26. Welding and fabrication (PG ½)

Eligible Counties for Kenya Prisons Service (KPS) Recruitment 2026

Applicants from any of the listed counties are eligible for the Kenya Prisons Recruitment 2026:

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

Requirements for Kenya Prisons Service Recruitment 2026

Below are the requirements to enroll in the KPS recruitment 2026/2027:

1. Candidate must be a descendant of Kenya
2. Candidate must have a tangible means of identification.
3. Candidate must be physically and mentally fit.
4. Candidate must possess a Bachelor degree or Diploma in relevance field of importances.
5. Candidate must have a minimum of D+ in KSCE.
6. Candidate must have a minimum of 2 years of experience.
7. Candidate must not possess any form of disabilities.
8. Pregnant candidates (female) not eligible

How to Apply for Kenya Prisons Service (KPS) Recruitment 2026

1. Visit prisons.go.ke.
2. Create an account using details like email and passwords.
3. Choose the desired position.
4. Fill the online application on the portal.
5. Upload scan copies of required certificates and documents.
6. Carefully review the application and submit.

 Is the Kenya Prison Recruitment 2026 Application Form Out?

YES! The application form for Kenya Prisons Service (KPS) recruitment 2026/2027 is out as the recruitment is currently ongoing. Interested candidates who wishes to join the agency are to visit the official website of Kenya Prisons Service at www.prisons.go.ke to access the application form for the recruitment.

💡Kindly note, the Kenya Prisons Service recruitment for 2026/2027 is currently free and as such the agency has warned against any information or update regarding payment for the application form.

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