- The Ministry of Defence requested submissions from Kenyan applicants to fill 45 available roles for non-military personnel
- It outlined the procedure for applicants meeting the basic academic criteria and established a cutoff date for submitting resumes.
- A career specialist named Simon Ingari told News.co.uk about the reasons behind the high number of people applying for government positions and what aspiring candidates should do.
A reporter from News.co.ke, named Japhet Ruto, brings more than eight years of expertise in covering finance, commerce, and tech, providing analysis on both Kenya's and worldwide economic developments.
The Department of Defense has announced 45 available roles for non-military personnel under permanent and retirement-eligible conditions.
In an advertisement released on its official website on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, the department called for application submissions from students who have completed their fourth year of school to apply for available positions.
It set a deadline of Tuesday, January 20, 2026, for individuals from Kenya looking for employment to present their educational and work-related records.
How do you apply for positions within the Ministry of Defence?
The government department requested eligible applicants to obtain an application form from the Public Service Commission (PSC) site and send it along with their academic and pertinent certification documents.
Those who are interested and meet the qualifications are asked to apply by filling out the PSC2 application form (Revised 2016) and submitting it along with photocopies of the necessary documents. The application form can be obtained from the Public Service Commission website. website .
The notice stated that completed application forms must be submitted to the Office of the Principal Secretary, Ministry of Defence, P.O. Box 40668 - 00100, Nairobi, or handed directly at the entrance of Ulinzi House located near Lenana Road, by Tuesday, January 20, 2026.
Associate for career advancement Simon Ingari stated News.co.ke Job candidates are encouraged to submit their applications promptly because government roles draw large numbers of interested individuals.
"Applicants should be aware of the nature of government hiring, which is very intense. Jobs draw numerous candidates due to their stability, retirement benefits, and respectability. This implies that you have to fulfill the basic criteria precisely as stated," he mentioned.
What positions was the Department of Defense promoting?
1. Horticulture staff members - 30 vacancies
In this role, groundskeepers or garden assistants are responsible for caring for flower beds, grassy areas, landscaped spaces, and similar locations.
Furthermore, they will carry out different garden-related duties within the ministry's departments, State House, and accommodations.
The ministry stated that for consideration for this position, applicants should hold a Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) with an average score of D+ or an equivalent credential.
2. Support staff
This role is suitable for individuals new to the workforce.
The duties of the support team will involve delivering messages, maintaining cleanliness in the operational zone, and performing additional related activities.
Requirements:
- A KCSE result of D or an equivalent qualification.
- Computer proficiency certificate issued by an accredited organization.
What should candidates note?
- Campaigning will result in immediate elimination.
- All individuals who meet the qualifications, regardless of their gender, age, ethnicity, cultural background, faith, marital condition, or physical ability, are invited to submit an application.
- Just those selected for further consideration will be reached out to.
What other organizations placed job advertisements?
Meanwhile, the United Nations declared 35 job vacancies in Nairobi and established deadlines for submitting resumes.
KeRRA advertised 18 senior jobs for professionals.
The Ombudsman's office also invited applications for several positions, with a submission date of January 6, 2026.
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