Kenya Railways has announced job openings for two senior management positions, inviting qualified Kenyan citizens to submit their applications by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, August 24, 2026.

Available Positions

  • Human Resource Manager (Grade RG 3, Vacancy Ref: KRBR173) – a re-advertised role
  • Communications and Public Affairs Manager (Grade RG 3, Vacancy Ref: KRBR174) – a newly advertised position

Application Requirements

Applicants must be Kenyan citizens and provide the following documents:

  • A signed application letter
  • A detailed CV outlining current and previous employers, salary expectations, and notice period
  • Copies of academic and professional certificates
  • National ID or passport copy

Kenya Railways emphasized that incomplete applications or those lacking required qualifications will not be considered. The corporation also warned against fraudsters posing as recruiters and reminded applicants that submitting fake documents is a criminal offense.

Clearance Certificates

Successful candidates will need to submit clearance certificates as stipulated under Chapter Six of the Constitution, including:

  • Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI)
  • Clearance from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
  • Tax Compliance Certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
  • Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
  • Current Credit Reference Bureau (CRB) report

Application Process

Applications must be submitted online via the Kenya Railways website, with the position and vacancy reference clearly indicated in the subject line. A comprehensive application guide is available on the portal.

Submissions should also be addressed to the Managing Director, Kenya Railways, P.O. Box 30121-00100, Nairobi.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Kenya Railways encourages applications from women, persons with disabilities, marginalized communities, and minority groups, aligning with constitutional provisions on fair competition and merit.

About Kenya Railways

The corporation operates the Metre Gauge Railway connecting Mombasa to Malaba with branches to Nanyuki and Kisumu, as well as the Standard Gauge Railway from Mombasa to Naivasha, currently extending towards Kisumu and Malaba.