The Kenya Space Agency (KSA) has announced a major recruitment exercise with 30 different job categories open for applications in August 2026. The opportunities cover technical, scientific, engineering, information technology, research, finance, administration, human resources, communications, legal, supply chain and general support functions.
The Kenya Space Agency is a State Corporation under the Ministry of Defence. It was established through Legal Notice No. 22 of 7 March 2017, with a mandate to promote, coordinate and regulate space-related activities in Kenya.
The vacancies provide opportunities at different KSA job scales, ranging from senior Principal Officer positions to professional officer, assistant and support roles. Depending on the position, the advertised basic monthly salary ranges from Ksh 33,153 to Ksh 174,197, in addition to specified house and commuter allowances.
The vacancies were advertised on 17 August 2026, with applications scheduled to close on 31 August 2026. Candidates are required to submit applications through the Kenya Space Agency Recruitment Portal.
Below are all the positions, including the advertised salary scales, allowances, job grades and number of vacancies.
1. Principal Officer, Remote Sensing
Job Scale: KSA 4
Number of Vacancies: 1
Basic Salary: Ksh 133,997 – Ksh 174,197 p.m.
House Allowance: Ksh 35,000 p.m.
Commuter Allowance: Ksh 8,000 p.m.
The Principal Officer, Remote Sensing is a senior technical position within the Kenya Space Agency’s remote sensing function. The position supports the Agency’s work involving remote sensing technologies and their application within its wider space-related mandate.
The officer will form part of the senior professional establishment responsible for supporting KSA’s technical programmes and activities in remote sensing.
2. Principal Officer, Geographic Information System
Job Scale: KSA 4
Number of Vacancies: 1
Basic Salary: Ksh 133,997 – Ksh 174,197 p.m.
House Allowance: Ksh 35,000 p.m.
Commuter Allowance: Ksh 8,000 p.m.
The Principal Officer, Geographic Information System is a senior professional position focusing on the Agency’s geographic information system function. The role is connected to the management and application of geospatial information within KSA’s technical activities.
The successful candidate will serve at KSA 4 and contribute to the Agency’s senior-level technical operations involving geographic and spatial information.
3. Space Infrastructure and Facility Development Officer
Job Scale: KSA 6
Number of Vacancies: 1
Basic Salary: Ksh 82,173 – Ksh 106,825 p.m.
House Allowance: Ksh 10,000 p.m.
Commuter Allowance: Ksh 4,000 p.m.
The Space Infrastructure and Facility Development Officer will serve within the Agency’s technical establishment, focusing on space infrastructure and facility development.
The position contributes to the institutional and technical infrastructure required to support the Kenya Space Agency’s programmes and space-related activities.
4. Space Science and Astronomy Officer
Job Scale: KSA 6
Number of Vacancies: 1
Basic Salary: Ksh 82,173 – Ksh 106,825 p.m.
House Allowance: Ksh 10,000 p.m.
Commuter Allowance: Ksh 4,000 p.m.
The Space Science and Astronomy Officer will work within a specialised scientific area of the Kenya Space Agency. The position focuses on space science and astronomy as part of the Agency’s broader technical mandate.
The officer will contribute to activities and programmes that support the development and advancement of space science and astronomy within the Agency.
5. Space Operations and Systems Engineer
Job Scale: KSA 6
Number of Vacancies: 1
Basic Salary: Ksh 82,173 – Ksh 106,825 p.m.
House Allowance: Ksh 10,000 p.m.
Commuter Allowance: Ksh 4,000 p.m.
The Space Operations and Systems Engineer position forms part of KSA’s engineering and technical workforce. The position focuses on space operations and the systems associated with the Agency’s technical programmes.
The officer will contribute to the engineering and operational functions required to support the implementation of space-related activities.
6. Navigation and Positioning Officer
Job Scale: KSA 6
Number of Vacancies: 2
Basic Salary: Ksh 82,173 – Ksh 106,825 p.m.
House Allowance: Ksh 10,000 p.m.
Commuter Allowance: Ksh 4,000 p.m.
KSA is recruiting two Navigation and Positioning Officers to work within its specialised navigation and positioning function.
The officers will contribute to technical programmes associated with navigation and positioning and support the Agency’s broader space-related mandate.
7. Satellite Communication Officer
Job Scale: KSA 6
Number of Vacancies: 1
Basic Salary: Ksh 82,173 – Ksh 106,825 p.m.
House Allowance: Ksh 10,000 p.m.
Commuter Allowance: Ksh 4,000 p.m.
The Satellite Communication Officer will serve within the satellite communications function of the Kenya Space Agency.
The position supports technical activities associated with satellite-based communications and contributes to KSA’s wider space technology programmes.
8. Surveillance Officer
Job Scale: KSA 6
Number of Vacancies: 1
Basic Salary: Ksh 82,173 – Ksh 106,825 p.m.
House Allowance: Ksh 10,000 p.m.
Commuter Allowance: Ksh 4,000 p.m.
The Surveillance Officer is one of the specialised technical positions included in the Kenya Space Agency recruitment exercise.
The officer will support the Agency’s surveillance function and associated activities undertaken in accordance with its institutional mandate.
9. Enforcement Officer
Job Scale: KSA 6
Number of Vacancies: 2
Basic Salary: Ksh 82,173 – Ksh 106,825 p.m.
House Allowance: Ksh 10,000 p.m.
Commuter Allowance: Ksh 4,000 p.m.
The Kenya Space Agency has advertised two Enforcement Officer vacancies under KSA 6.
The officers will work within the Agency’s enforcement function, supporting activities associated with its mandate to coordinate and regulate space-related activities in Kenya.
10. Remote Sensing Officer
Job Scale: KSA 6
Number of Vacancies: 2
Basic Salary: Ksh 82,173 – Ksh 106,825 p.m.
House Allowance: Ksh 10,000 p.m.
Commuter Allowance: Ksh 4,000 p.m.
Two Remote Sensing Officer positions are available within the Agency’s technical establishment.
The officers will support remote sensing programmes and activities, complementing the senior-level functions overseen within this technical area.
11. Geo-Information & Data Management Officer
Job Scale: KSA 6
Number of Vacancies: 2
Basic Salary: Ksh 82,173 – Ksh 106,825 p.m.
House Allowance: Ksh 10,000 p.m.
Commuter Allowance: Ksh 4,000 p.m.
The Geo-Information & Data Management Officer position combines geo-information functions with the management of technical data.
KSA is recruiting two officers who will contribute to the management and use of information supporting the Agency’s technical programmes and operations.
12. Geographic Information Systems Officer
Job Scale: KSA 6
Number of Vacancies: 1
Basic Salary: Ksh 82,173 – Ksh 106,825 p.m.
House Allowance: Ksh 10,000 p.m.
Commuter Allowance: Ksh 4,000 p.m.
The Geographic Information Systems Officer will work within the Agency’s GIS and geospatial information function.
The officer will contribute to technical activities involving geographic and spatial information in support of Kenya Space Agency programmes.
13. Software Engineer
Job Scale: KSA 6
Number of Vacancies: 2
Basic Salary: Ksh 82,173 – Ksh 106,825 p.m.
House Allowance: Ksh 10,000 p.m.
Commuter Allowance: Ksh 4,000 p.m.
Two Software Engineer vacancies have been announced as part of the Agency’s technology recruitment.
The officers will support software-related requirements associated with KSA’s digital operations, technical systems and space-related programmes.
14. Space Digital Infrastructure Officer
Job Scale: KSA 6
Number of Vacancies: 1
Basic Salary: Ksh 82,173 – Ksh 106,825 p.m.
House Allowance: Ksh 10,000 p.m.
Commuter Allowance: Ksh 4,000 p.m.
The Space Digital Infrastructure Officer will focus on digital infrastructure supporting the Agency’s technical activities.
The officer will contribute to the digital capabilities and infrastructure required to support space-related programmes and institutional operations.
15. Space Research & Innovation Officer
Job Scale: KSA 6
Number of Vacancies: 1
Basic Salary: Ksh 82,173 – Ksh 106,825 p.m.
House Allowance: Ksh 10,000 p.m.
Commuter Allowance: Ksh 4,000 p.m.
The Space Research & Innovation Officer will serve within the Agency’s research and innovation function.
The position supports research and innovation activities intended to contribute to the development and advancement of Kenya’s space sector.
16. Space Education & Awareness Officer
Job Scale: KSA 6
Number of Vacancies: 1
Basic Salary: Ksh 82,173 – Ksh 106,825 p.m.
House Allowance: Ksh 10,000 p.m.
Commuter Allowance: Ksh 4,000 p.m.
The Space Education & Awareness Officer will support activities aimed at strengthening space education and awareness.
The officer will contribute to the Agency’s efforts to increase knowledge and understanding of space-related matters among relevant audiences.
17. Planning Officer
Job Scale: KSA 6
Number of Vacancies: 1
Basic Salary: Ksh 82,173 – Ksh 106,825 p.m.
House Allowance: Ksh 10,000 p.m.
Commuter Allowance: Ksh 4,000 p.m.
The Planning Officer will support planning functions associated with the Kenya Space Agency’s programmes and institutional activities.
The officer will contribute to organisational processes that support the planning and implementation of the Agency’s mandate.
18. Quality Assurance Officer
Job Scale: KSA 6
Number of Vacancies: 1
Basic Salary: Ksh 82,173 – Ksh 106,825 p.m.
House Allowance: Ksh 10,000 p.m.
Commuter Allowance: Ksh 4,000 p.m.
The Quality Assurance Officer will support the Agency’s quality assurance function across relevant programmes and operations.
The position contributes to institutional processes intended to maintain appropriate quality standards in KSA activities.
19. Finance Officer
Job Scale: KSA 6
Number of Vacancies: 1
Basic Salary: Ksh 82,173 – Ksh 106,825 p.m.
House Allowance: Ksh 10,000 p.m.
Commuter Allowance: Ksh 4,000 p.m.
The Finance Officer will serve within the financial management function of the Kenya Space Agency.
The position supports financial activities and processes necessary for the effective implementation of the Agency’s programmes and institutional operations.
20. Accountant
Job Scale: KSA 6
Number of Vacancies: 1
Basic Salary: Ksh 82,173 – Ksh 106,825 p.m.
House Allowance: Ksh 10,000 p.m.
Commuter Allowance: Ksh 4,000 p.m.
The Accountant will serve within KSA’s accounting and financial management structure.
The position supports accounting activities required for the proper financial administration of the Agency and its programmes.
21. Internal Auditor
Job Scale: KSA 6
Number of Vacancies: 1
Basic Salary: Ksh 82,173 – Ksh 106,825 p.m.
House Allowance: Ksh 10,000 p.m.
Commuter Allowance: Ksh 4,000 p.m.
The Internal Auditor will work within the Agency’s internal audit function as part of its corporate governance and oversight structure.
The position contributes to internal audit activities supporting accountability and institutional operations within KSA.
22. Human Resource Officer
Job Scale: KSA 6
Number of Vacancies: 1
Basic Salary: Ksh 82,173 – Ksh 106,825 p.m.
House Allowance: Ksh 10,000 p.m.
Commuter Allowance: Ksh 4,000 p.m.
The Human Resource Officer will support the Agency’s human resource management and administration functions.
The officer will contribute to processes associated with managing and supporting the workforce required to deliver the Kenya Space Agency’s mandate.
23. Administration Officer
Job Scale: KSA 6
Number of Vacancies: 1
Basic Salary: Ksh 82,173 – Ksh 106,825 p.m.
House Allowance: Ksh 10,000 p.m.
Commuter Allowance: Ksh 4,000 p.m.
The Administration Officer will support the administrative functions necessary for the day-to-day operation of the Agency.
The position forms part of KSA’s corporate support structure and contributes to effective institutional administration.
24. Corporate Communications Officer
Job Scale: KSA 6
Number of Vacancies: 1
Basic Salary: Ksh 82,173 – Ksh 106,825 p.m.
House Allowance: Ksh 10,000 p.m.
Commuter Allowance: Ksh 4,000 p.m.
The Corporate Communications Officer will work within the Agency’s communications function and support its corporate communication activities.
The officer will contribute to communication relating to the Kenya Space Agency, its programmes, activities and institutional mandate.
25. Legal Officer
Job Scale: KSA 6
Number of Vacancies: 1
Basic Salary: Ksh 82,173 – Ksh 106,825 p.m.
House Allowance: Ksh 10,000 p.m.
Commuter Allowance: Ksh 4,000 p.m.
The Legal Officer will provide professional support within the legal function of the Kenya Space Agency.
The position contributes to the handling of legal matters associated with the Agency’s institutional activities and regulatory mandate.
26. Supply Chain Management Officer
Job Scale: KSA 6
Number of Vacancies: 1
Basic Salary: Ksh 82,173 – Ksh 106,825 p.m.
House Allowance: Ksh 10,000 p.m.
Commuter Allowance: Ksh 4,000 p.m.
The Supply Chain Management Officer will serve within the Agency’s supply chain management function.
The officer will contribute to processes supporting the Agency’s supply chain and operational requirements.
27. Assistant Corporate Communications Officer
Job Scale: KSA 8
Number of Vacancies: 1
Basic Salary: Ksh 50,945 – Ksh 66,229 p.m.
House Allowance: Ksh 4,500 p.m.
Commuter Allowance: Ksh 3,000 p.m.
The Assistant Corporate Communications Officer will provide support within the Kenya Space Agency’s corporate communications function.
The position will contribute to communication-related activities and support the broader communications operations of the Agency.
28. Driver
Job Scale: KSA 9
Number of Vacancies: 1
Basic Salary: Ksh 43,337 – Ksh 53,522 p.m.
House Allowance: Ksh 4,125 p.m.
Commuter Allowance: Ksh 3,000 p.m.
The Driver position forms part of the operational support vacancies included in the Kenya Space Agency recruitment exercise.
The successful candidate will support the Agency’s transport requirements and contribute to the movement and operational needs of the institution.
29. Senior Office Assistant
Job Scale: KSA 9
Number of Vacancies: 1
Basic Salary: Ksh 43,337 – Ksh 53,522 p.m.
House Allowance: Ksh 4,125 p.m.
Commuter Allowance: Ksh 3,000 p.m.
The Senior Office Assistant will support the day-to-day office and administrative operations of the Kenya Space Agency.
The position forms part of the Agency’s support establishment and contributes to maintaining effective office operations.
30. Office Assistant
Job Scale: KSA 10
Number of Vacancies: 1
Basic Salary: Ksh 33,153 – Ksh 43,099 p.m.
House Allowance: Ksh 3,750 p.m.
Commuter Allowance: Ksh 3,000 p.m.
The Office Assistant will provide general office support within the Kenya Space Agency and contribute to routine institutional operations.
The position is classified at KSA 10 and represents one of the support-level opportunities available in the current recruitment exercise.
Application Dates
The Kenya Space Agency recruitment exercise opened on 17 August 2026.
- Advert Date: 17 August 2026
- Application Deadline: 31 August 2026
- Application Closing Time: Midnight EAT
- Application Method: Online through the KSA Recruitment Portal
Important Information for Applicants
Candidates interested in the Kenya Space Agency jobs should review the detailed requirements for their preferred position before submitting an application. Applicants should ensure that the information provided during the online application process is complete and accurate.
The Agency has also issued several important instructions concerning the recruitment exercise:
- Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
- Kenya Space Agency does not charge any fee during the recruitment process.
- Qualified persons are encouraged to apply irrespective of gender, age, race, culture, religion, marital status or disability.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- Applications must be submitted within the stated application period.
Successful candidates will also be required to fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya and present the required clearance documents. These include a Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations, a Compliance Certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board, a Tax Compliance Certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority and clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should access the Kenya Space Agency Recruitment Portal and review the complete advert details for the position they intend to apply for. Applications are submitted online through the recruitment system.
Applicants should select the appropriate vacancy, carefully review the position-specific requirements and complete the online application before 31 August 2026 at midnight EAT.
