Kenya Ports Authority Recruitment 2026/2027 Application Portal

The Kenya Ports Authority recruitment 2026/2027 has commenced and applications are invited from suitably qualified and interested persons. Twenty (20) vacancies have been announced and this article explains the step-by-step process through which you can submit application.

The Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) was formulated to operate as a State corporation saddled with the responsibility to manage and oversee Kenya’s Seaports, Inland waterways and Ferry Services.

The Authority has port across Kenya in Mombasa, Lamu, Kisumu, Shimoni, Nairobi and Naivasha etc. With utmost commitment, KPA seeks to offer efficient and competitive port services that foster Global Trade.

When is the Next KPA Recruitment 2026 Starting?

The next Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) recruitment exercise is starting on 25th November 2025. Interested persons are to fill and submit application form online at www.kpa.co.ke/careers. Note that canvassing in any form will result in automatic disqualification.

Kenya Ports Authority Job Vacancies 2026

• Artisan – Mechanical (Plumbers, Fitters, Welders & Fabricators)
• Artisan – Electrical
• Artisan – Painting
• Artisan – Carpentry& Joinery/Aluminium
• Artisan – Masonry
• Technician – Mechanical
• Technician – Electrical
• Technician – Civil
• Technician – Projects
• Technician – Instrumentation & Control (1&C)
• Technician – Shift
• Assistant Ferry Master
• Coxswain II – Seaman (Tug mate)
• Coxswain II – Coxswain II-Craft
• Coxswain II – Mooring Assistant
• Laboratory Technologist
• Graduate Trainees
• Administrative Assistant
• Pharmaceutical Technologist
• Pharmacy Attendant etc.

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Requirements for Kenya Ports Authority Recruitment 2026

Here are the eligibility criteria prospective applicants of this recruitment exercise must possess.

• ID Card: It is expected that candidates applying must be Kenyan citizens and as well possess a valid National Identity Card or Passport.
• Age: Candidate must be at least eighteen (18) and not above thirty five (35) years of age.
• KCSE: Possess the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education with at least D+ mean grade and other higher qualifications is pivotal.
• Clearance Documents: In accordance to chapter six of the Kenya constitution, prospective applicants must possess valid copy of clearance certificates from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB), Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI), and Credit Reference Bureau (CRB) etc.
• Personal Attributes: Prospective applicant must possess a good interpersonal, communication, organizational and analytical skills etc.

Qualifications for Open Vacancies 2026

In addition to the above general requirements, below are the role specified qualifications:

1. Artisan (Mechanical)

• Persons interested in this position must possess KCSE or equivalent.
• Must be proficient in relevant computer applications.
• Should possess a valid Government Trade Test III or equivalent from an accredited institution.
• Candidate must be a seafarer or possess Discharge Book.

2. Artisan (Electrical)

• Applicant must possess Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) with at least D+ mean grade.
• Should be proficient in seafarer, relevant computer application and a valid Government Trade Test III etc.

3. Technician (Mechanical)

• Persons who seek to apply for this role must possess a Diploma in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Civil or Marine Engineering etc.
• Applicant must as well possess KCSE or equivalent qualification.
• Candidate should be conversant with relevant computer applications.

4. Technician (Civil)

• Persons who seek to apply for this role must possess a Diploma in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Civil or Marine Engineering etc.
• Applicant must as well possess KCSE or equivalent qualification.
• Candidate should be conversant with relevant computer applications.

5. Technician (Shift)

• Persons who seek to apply for this role must possess a Diploma in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Civil or Marine Engineering etc.
• Applicant must as well possess KCSE or equivalent qualification.
• Candidate should be conversant with relevant computer applications.

6. Assistant Ferry Master

• Persons interested in this position must have a Diploma in Nautical Studies from an accredited institution.
• Applicant must have a minimum of four (4) years relevant work experience.
• Applicant must have professional training in Safety.
• Possess Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) Radio Certificate.
• Valid Medical certificate issued by Regulatory Agency (KMA) etc.

7. Coxswain II (Seaman)

• Candidate must possess C+ Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE).
• Should possess a minimum of three (3) years’ experience as Sailor I.
• Should possess the Coxswain II craft/Master Class 3 etc.

How to Apply for Kenya Ports Authority Recruitment 2026

Open KPA careers portal (www.kpa.co.ke/careers), scroll down and click on “view open vacancies”, select the position you wish to apply, then click on “apply for this position”.

Read through the job description and qualification, enter your bio-data, attach copies of required academic and professional certificates, review your application and then submit.