The recruitment exercise, announced on Friday, November 6 through the Laikipia County Public Service Board, includes opportunities for university graduates, diploma and certificate holders, professionals and skilled artisans.
“The Laikipia County Public Service Board is a body corporate established under Section 57 of the County Governments Act, 2012, pursuant to Article 235 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010. Section 59 of the County Governments Act 2012 outlines the functions of the CPSB, among them being “appoint persons to hold or act in offices of the county public service, within the County and to confirm appointments,” the notice reads.
“Pursuant to the above constitutional and legal provision, the Board invites applications from suitabily qualified persons whe wish to be considered for the positions listed below.”
The advertisement, published under the board’s external recruitment programme, lists positions ranging from senior administrators and engineers to revenue clerks, ECDE teachers, mechanics, plumbers, electricians and other technical workers.
Revenue Clerk IV has the most advertised openings, with 50 vacancies, making it the position with the largest allocation in the recruitment exercise.
Other positions with multiple openings include Assistant Office Administrator III, with 12 vacancies, and Fireman III, also with 12 vacancies.
The county has also advertised 11 vacancies each for Animal Health Assistant II (Meat Inspector) and Animal Health Officer.
Laikipia County jobs and number of vacancies
The advertised positions cover the following areas:
| No. | Advertised position | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Principal Administration Officer (Principal Ward Administrator) | 7 |
| 2 | Administration Officer (Ward Administrator) | 9 |
| 3 | Assistant Enforcement Officer III | 5 |
| 4 | Enforcement Officer II | 2 |
| 5 | Deputy Director Administration (Sub-County Administrator) | 1 |
| 6 | Fireman III | 12 |
| 7 | ICT Officer I (Web Designer and Development, Networking, Software Development) | 3 |
| 8 | ICT Officer I | 4 |
| 9 | Psychological Counsellor II | 2 |
| 10 | Records Management Officer II | 2 |
| 11 | Assistant Records Management Officer III | 5 |
| 12 | Assistant Director HRM II | 2 |
| 13 | Senior HR Information Officer (Payroll) | 1 |
| 14 | Animal Health Assistant II (Meat Inspector) | 11 |
| 15 | Animal Health Officer | 11 |
| 16 | Assistant Director Fisheries | 1 |
| 17 | Assistant Fisheries Officer III | 1 |
| 18 | Fisheries Officer I | 1 |
| 19 | Leather Development Officer | 2 |
| 20 | Assistant Livestock Production Officer III | 7 |
| 21 | Livestock Production Officer | 3 |
| 22 | Veterinary Officer I | 4 |
| 23 | Artisan III – Electrical | 3 |
| 24 | Artisan III – Hair/Beauty | 6 |
| 25 | Artisan III – Plumbing | 5 |
| 26 | Artisan III – Carpentry | 4 |
| 27 | Artisan III – Masonry | 3 |
| 28 | Artisan III – Leather Works | 2 |
| 29 | Artisan III – Welding | 3 |
| 30 | Artisan III – Motor Vehicle Mechanic (Instructor) | 3 |
| 31 | Assistant Director Quality Assurance and Standards | 2 |
| 32 | Assistant Deputy Director Vocational Training/Principal Vocational and Technical Trainer | 1 |
| 33 | Assistant Director, Youth Affairs, Sports and Talent Development | 1 |
| 34 | Assistant Director, Library Services | 1 |
| 35 | Graduate ECDE Teacher IV/ECDE Ward Coordinator | 8 |
| 36 | Assistant Librarian III | 2 |
| 37 | Sports and Talent Development Officer I | 2 |
| 38 | Assistant Vocational and Technical Trainer III – Food/Beverages | 6 |
| 39 | Assistant Vocational and Technical Trainer III – Garment Making | 3 |
| 40 | Architect I | 1 |
| 41 | Assistant Director, Physical Planning | 1 |
| 42 | Principal Land Surveyor | 1 |
| 43 | Assistant Engineer II (Mechanical) | 1 |
| 44 | Estates Management Officer/Housing Officer I | 1 |
| 45 | Land Surveyor II | 1 |
| 46 | Mechanic III (Automotive) | 4 |
| 47 | Physical Planner | 2 |
| 48 | Quantity Surveyor Assistant III | 1 |
| 49 | Assistant Director, Co-operative Development and Marketing | 1 |
| 50 | Director, Tourism and Wildlife | 1 |
| 51 | Enterprise Officer II | 3 |
| 52 | Enterprise Officer III | 3 |
| 53 | Senior Enterprise Officer | 1 |
| 54 | Weights and Measures Assistant III | 3 |
| 55 | Weights and Measures Officer II | 3 |
| 56 | Assistant Director, Environment and Natural Resources | 1 |
| 57 | Climate Change Officer II | 4 |
| 58 | Director, Environment and Natural Resources | 1 |
| 59 | Artisan III – Plumbing and Pipe Fitting (Plumber) | 3 |
| 60 | Plant Operator (RIP, TPU Operator) | 4 |
| 61 | Municipal Manager | 2 |
| 62 | Engineer II/Senior Supervising Engineer (Water) | 2 |
| 63 | Director, Performance Management | 1 |
| 64 | Deputy Director, Enforcement and Compliance | 1 |
| 65 | Revenue Clerk IV | 50 |
| 66 | Assistant Director, Asset and Liabilities Management | 1 |
| 67 | Accountant II | 8 |
| 68 | Internal Auditor I | 6 |
| 69 | Accountant I | 8 |
| 70 | Principal Gender-Culture and Social Officer | 2 |
| 71 | Assistant Gender-Culture and Social Services Officer I | 1 |
| 72 | Inspector III – Motor Vehicle Mechanic | 3 |
| 73 | Inspector III – Plant Mechanic | 2 |
| 74 | Artisan III – Motor Vehicle Mechanic | 2 |
| 75 | Artisan III – Plant Mechanic | 2 |
| 76 | Information Communication Technology Officer III | 1 |
| 77 | Principal Public Communication Officer | 1 |
| 78 | Public Communication/Public Participation Officer II | 7 |
| 79 | Public Communication/Public Participation Officer III | 1 |
| 80 | Agricultural Officer I | 2 |
| 81 | Assistant Agricultural Officer III | 4 |
| 82 | Assistant Credit Officer II (Co-operative revolving fund) | 2 |
| 83 | Social Development Officer II | 2 |
| 84 | Mortician III | 9 |
| 85 | Finance Officer II | 2 |
| 86 | Inspector III (Building) | 1 |
| 87 | Director, Youth Affairs, Sports and Talent Development | 1 |
| 88 | Deputy Director ECDE/Senior Principal Graduate ECDE Teacher | 1 |
| 89 | Assistant Office Administrator III – Re-advertisement | 12 |
| 90 | Deputy Director Supply Chain Management | 1 |
| 91 | Office Administrative Assistant III – Re-advertisement | 2 |
| 92 | Deputy Director, Human Resource Management – Re-advertisement | 1 |
| 93 | Inspector Water – Re-advertisement | 2 |
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How applicants can submit applications
The Laikipia County Public Service Board has directed interested candidates to apply through an online Google Forms link provided on the county government’s website.
Applicants must attach their application documents and all supporting certificates as a single PDF file.
Applications must be submitted by November 26, 2026, through the online platform provided by the county.
The board will contact only candidates who make the shortlist, who will then be required to produce their original academic and professional certificates during interviews.
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Requirements and warning to jobseekers
The board has cautioned applicants against canvassing, warning that anyone found engaging in the practice will be automatically disqualified.
It has also stated that it does not charge applicants any fees at any stage of the recruitment process.
The recruitment exercise is open to qualified applicants, with the county stating that it is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and gender equality.
The county has encouraged women and persons with disabilities to apply.
Successful applicants will also be expected to meet the leadership and integrity requirements under Chapter Six of the Constitution.
For enquiries, applicants can contact the Laikipia County Public Service Board through 0715 052 052 or email [email protected].
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