- Kenya Railways announced senior vacancies open exclusively to Kenyan citizens, with a deadline of November 9, 2026
- Applicants are required to submit a signed letter, detailed CV, academic certificates, and a copy of their national ID or passport
- Successful candidates will be required to present Chapter Six clearance certificates, including a valid Certificate of Good Conduct and a KRA tax compliance certificate
Kenya Railways (KR) has opened applications for senior positions within the corporation, inviting qualified Kenyans to apply through its official online portal before 5.00pm on November 9, 2026.
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The state corporation, established under the Government-Owned Enterprises Act No. 25 of 2025, operates both the Metre Gauge Railway (MGR) running from Mombasa to Malaba with branch lines to Nanyuki and Kisumu and the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) stretching from Mombasa to Naivasha, with extensions towards Kisumu and Malaba currently in progress.
Available positions and application requirements
Positions / Designation | Grade | No. of posts | Job Ref | Note | |
1. | General Manager – Corporate Services | RG 2 | 1 | KBRB174 | New |
2. | General Manager – Legal Services & Corporation Secretary | RG 2 | 1 | KBRB175 | Re-advertisement |
All applicants must submit a signed application letter, a comprehensive curriculum vitae detailing current and previous employers, positions held, educational background, current and expected salary, required notice period, and contact details for at least three professional referees.
Copies of academic and professional certificates, as well as a national identification card or passport, are also mandatory.
Kenya Railways cautioned that applications missing any of the required documents will not be considered.
The corporation also warned job seekers to be wary of fraudsters who misuse the company's name to solicit money, stressing that it is a criminal offence to submit forged certificates or false information.
Only candidates who progress to the final stage of hiring will be asked to present Chapter Six clearance documents, which include a valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations, a clearance certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB), a tax compliance certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), and a current report from an approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted exclusively through the job link available on the Kenya Railways career portal.
Applicants are required to clearly indicate the position applied for and the vacancy reference number in the subject line of their submission.
The corporation confirmed that hard copy applications will not be accepted under any circumstances.
"Successful candidates will be offered a competitive remuneration package in accordance with the corporation's guidelines," KRC said in the job advert on MyGov.
Kenya Railways described itself as an equal opportunity employer and explicitly encouraged applications from women, persons with disabilities, and individuals from marginalised and minority communities, in line with the provisions of Article 232(1) of the Constitution.
The positions are open to Kenyan citizens only.
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In other news on TUKO.co.ke, the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has advertised 41 vacancies across 21 job categories, including legal, investigations, ICT, human resources, administration and security, with opportunities ranging from office assistants to senior administrators.
The positions include eight Office Assistant II vacancies, four Investigations Officer II posts, three Legal Officer II positions and three Driver II jobs, among other roles, with applications open to qualified Kenyan citizens through IPOA’s online careers portal until November 10, 2026, at 5pm.
Separately, the Public Service Commission has advertised 6,000 Affordable Housing Programme internships for degree and diploma graduates across technical and professional fields, offering 12-month placements with applications closing on November 9, 2026.
Source: TUKO.co.ke