- The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development has opened a recruitment drive, inviting qualified Kenyans to apply for over 350 positions in the State Department for Livestock Development
- The one-year contract opportunities span various job groups, from clerical officers and drivers to animal husbandry assistants and artisans
- Prospective applicants have until 5pm on February 28, 2026, to submit their completed forms
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The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development has launched a significant recruitment exercise, advertising 354 temporary positions under the State Department for Livestock Development.
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In a public advertisement, the ministry detailed vacancies across ten different job categories
“Applications are invited from qualified persons for the vacant positions advertised in the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development, State Department for Livestock Development, as indicated below. The terms of service is one (1) year contract,” the Ministry stated.
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Interested candidates are required to apply for only one post using the official PSC2 (Revised 2016) application form, available on the Public Service Commission website, and submit it before 5pm on February 28, 2026.
What are the available job positions and vacancies?
The ministry has listed the following vacancies, categorised by designation and grade:
S/No. | Designation | Grade (CSG/JG) | Number of Vacancies | Vacancy Number |
1 | Clerical Officer II | CSG 14 / JG F | 44 | 1/26 |
2 | Office Administrative Assistant III | CSG 13 / JG G | 20 | 2/26 |
3 | Office Assistant IV | CSG 17 / JG C | 65 | 3/26 |
4 | Driver III / Plant Operator III | CSG 15 / JG E / 16 JG D | 32 | 4/26 |
5 | Artisans | CSG 15 / JG E | 35 | 5/26 |
6 | Receptionist Assistant III | CSG 13 / JG G | 8 | 6/26 |
7 | Security Warden III | CSG 15 / JG E | 55 | 7/26 |
8 | Cook III | CSG 15 / JG E | 20 | 8/26 |
9 | Housekeeping Assistant III | CSG 15 / JG E | 20 | 9/26 |
10 | Animal Husbandry Assistant III | CSG 16 / JG D | 55 | 10/26 |
What are the key application guidelines and deadlines?
The Principal Secretary, Jonathan Mueke, outlined strict procedures for all applicants.
Candidates must submit an application for one post only. Multiple applications will likely lead to disqualification.
Applications must be made using the PSC2 form (Revised 2016), downloadable from the Public Service Commission website.
Completed forms and certified copies of certificates must be received by February 28, 2026, at 1700 hrs (5:00 PM) East African Time.
Applications can be sent via post to P.O. Box 34188-00100, Nairobi, or hand-delivered to Kilimo House, 2nd Floor, Wing ‘A’, Room 2-17.
The State Department explicitly stated it does not charge any fee for job applications, shortlisting, interviews, or appointments.
The public was warned to be vigilant against fraudsters masquerading as ministry staff to solicit bribes.
Is KUCCPS hiring?
In other news, the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) has launched a recruitment drive to fill twelve vacant positions across senior management and support staff levels.
The advertised roles include three Director-level positions, several senior specialist roles, and five Driver vacancies, with applications open from February 3 to February 23, 2026, via the KUCCPS online careers portal.
Successful candidates, especially for senior roles, must meet Chapter Six integrity requirements and obtain clearance from relevant state agencies.
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