Kenya Railways (KR) is a Government-Owned Enterprise established under the Government-Owned Enterprises Act No. 25 of 2025. The Corporation’s Vision is to be a provider of world-class rail services, while its Mission is to develop a safe, reliable, and sustainable integrated rail network.
Kenya’s railway system comprises the Meter Gauge Railway (MGR) (Mombasa – Malaba with branch lines to Nanyuki and Kisumu) and the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) (Mombasa – Naivasha), with ongoing extension to Kisumu and Malaba.
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL POSITIONS
Applicants MUST provide the following documents on application:
- A signed application letter;
- A detailed Curriculum Vitae indicating current and previous employers, positions held, level of education, current and expected salary, notice period required to take up appointment and names of at least three professional referees;
- Copies of academic and professional certificates; and
- Copy of National Identification Card or Passport.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION TO NOTE:
- Candidates should provide all the details requested for in the advertisement. It is an offence to include incorrect information in the application;
- Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted;
- Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce originals of their National Identity Card, academic and professional certificates during interviews;
- It is a criminal offence to present fake certificates/documents; and
- Beware of fraudsters misusing the Company name to solicit money from unsuspecting job seekers.
Only successful candidates will be expected to present the following Chapter Six Clearance Certificates:
- Valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations;
- Valid Clearance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB);
- Valid Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA);
- Current Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC); and
- Current Report from an approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).
Kenya Railways is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to implementing the provisions of the Constitution – Chapter 232 (1) on fair competition and merit, representation of Kenya’s diverse communities and affording equal employment opportunities to men and women, members of all ethnic groups and persons with disabilities. THEREFORE, PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, THE MARGINALIZED, THE MINORITIES AND FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE ESPECIALLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
Applications without the relevant qualifications, copies of documents/details as sought for will not be considered.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Interested candidates who meet the required qualifications are invited to submit their applications via the job link available on the Kenya Railways website: www.krc.co.ke. Applicants must clearly indicate the Position Applied For and the Vacancy Reference Number in the subject heading. A detailed step-by-step guide to the application process is available on the Corporation’s website.
NOTE: These positions are open to KENYAN Citizens ONLY.
Successful candidates will be offered a competitive remuneration package in accordance with the Corporation’s guidelines. Candidates who meet the above requirements should submit their applications by April 28, 2026 at 5.00pm so as to reach:
The Managing Director
Kenya Railways
P.O. Box 30121-00100
NAIROBI
Please note that applications will ONLY be via the Job-link, hard copies shall not be considered.
Canvasing in any form or failure to attach any of the stipulated documents shall lead to automatic disqualification.
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