KEPHIS Shortlisted Candidates 2026/2027 PDF Download Release Date

Learn the step-by-step process on how to download and check Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service – KEPHIS shortlisted candidates 2026/2027 PDF especially if you submitted application for the just concluded recruitment exercise.

The Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) recruitment exercise 2026 was recently concluded and the vacancies announced were:

  • Senior Assistant Internal Auditor
  • Senior Assistant Corporate Communications
  • Senior Customer Care Assistant
  • Senior Administrative Assistant
  • Senior Catering and Accommodation Assistant
  • Senior Supply Chain Management Assistant
  • Assistant Seed/Plant Inspector
  • Assistant Records Management Officer
  • Driver/Rider
  • Senior Caretaker
  • Senior Driver
  • Office Administrator
  • Laboratory Technician
  • Legal Officer
  • Laboratory Analyst
  • Human Capital Officer
  • Office Assistant
  • Biometrician
  • Accountant
  • Seed/Plant Health Inspector
  • Principal Laboratory Analyst
  • Deputy Director, Import, Export and Border Control
  • Deputy Director, Analytical Chemistry Laboratory and Food Safety

When Will KEPHIS Release 2026 Shortlisted Candidates?

The Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) usually release the names of successful candidates for recruitment exercise at most three (3) weeks after the official closure of application phase.

Persons who submitted application and met the requirements would be contacted by the management KEPHIS via email or SMS. Meanwhile, whether you get the enlistment message or not, below are the steps to download and check the PDF shortlist.

How to Check KEPHIS Shortlisted Candidates 2026 PDF

  • Visit the official website www.kephis.go.ke
  • On the menu, click careers on the main menu
  • Scroll through the page and locate
  • “Interview for KEPHIS recruitment shortlisted candidates 2026”
  • Download and open the PDF
  • Carefully search for your name etc.

All persons shortlisted by Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) should visit the screening venue with the following documents:

  • National Identity Card or Passport.
  • Clearance certificates from HELB, KRA, CRB, and DCI etc.
  • Academic and professional certificates and other supporting testimonials.

Counties Who Have Been Shortlisted

KEPHIS shortlist covers candidates from the counties below:

NyandaruaMigori
NyeriKisii
KirinyagaNyamira
Murang’aNairobi
West PokotMombasa
SamburuKwale
Trans-NzoiaKilifi
Uasin GishuTana River
NakuruLamu
MakueniTaita Mak Taveta
EmbuGarissa
KituiWajir
MachakosMandera
KerichoMarsabit
BometIsiolo
KakamegaMeru
VihigaTharaka-Nithi
BungomaNandi
BusiaBaringo
SiayaLaikipia
KisumuKiambu
NarokTurkana
KajiadoElgeyo-Marakwet
Homa Bay 

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Ideal Action After Checking the Shortlist

The ideal thing to do once you have validated your name on the shortlist is begin preparation for screening. But how?

  1. First by ensuring all your academic, professional and related certificates are properly arranged into a sealed envelope.
  2. Make further research about the role you applied for.
  3. Dive on deep research about the company.
  4. Confirm your assigned interview date, time and venue.
  5. Arrive the venue early and ensure you’re properly dressed.

Important Notes for Applicants

Only candidates who meet the eligibility requirements which includes having D+ mean grade in KCSE and possess clearance documents as stipulated in Chapter Six of Kenya constitution.

Monitor your SMS box and email as KEPHIS may contact candidates individually.

Canvassing in any form is highly prohibited as such do not pay anyone claiming to influence shortlisting or employment process as candidates are only selected based on merit.

Persons who submitted their application late have a narrow chance of getting shortlisted.