Public Service goes on hiring spree by advertising over 1,100 vacancies

The Public Service Commission (PSC) has announced over 1,100 job openings in different government departments, giving many Kenyans a chance to work in the public sector.

The announcement was made on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, and is seen as a major step in improving services and creating employment.

The positions are available across various ministries. Some of the roles include enforcement officers, library assistants, and physical planning assistants.

They also advertised technical posts such as photolithographic assistants and land administration assistants. The PSC is also looking to hire assistant land reclamation officers and economic policy analysts, among others.

For those with specialised skills, there are jobs for architects and electrical engineers. This wide range of roles means people with different skills, qualifications, and experience levels have a chance to apply.

Government focus

This recruitment drive supports comments made earlier by Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi during the presentation of the 2025/26 national budget.

Mbadi described it as a “people’s budget”, saying it reflects the concerns raised by Kenyans. He noted that the government avoided raising taxes and had struck a balance by focusing on job creation and responsible spending.

“In order to create additional jobs for the youth, the government has begun rolling out Climate Works, a nationwide programme that will engage over 100,000 youth across all 47 counties,” John Mbadi, Treasury CS, said on Thursday, June 12, 2025.

Mbadi emphasised that the fiscal deficit is being reduced from 5.7 per cent to 4.8 per cent of GDP, adding that the budget will support job creation, especially for the youth, through public service roles.

The job openings are spread across ministries such as Lands and Physical Planning, Public Works, and Sports. This effort is also part of Kenya’s larger mission to reduce unemployment and offer young people more opportunities. By growing the public sector workforce, the government hopes to ease pressure on job seekers and strengthen service delivery across the country.

Meanwhile, the PSC has warned Kenyans to be cautious of fraudsters posing as commission staff and demanding bribes.

“We do not charge any fees for job applications, shortlisting, interviews or appointments,” the Commission said.

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