Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) Recruitment 2025/2026 Portal | How to Apply

KWS Recruitment 2025/2026 Portal: The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has announced to the general public of their ongoing KWS Recruitment 2025/2026. Are you a Kenyan citizen or a citizen of another Nation who pays more attention to Wildlife Conservation and desire to be a member of the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS)? If yes, then consider yourself to be in the accurate website as you are reading the right article. In this article, we are going to brief you on the steps-by-steps processes to properly complete your application and have access to your dream job.

About KWS Recruitment 2025/2026

The Kenya Wildlife Services (KWS) is currently employing individuals who can withstand the challenges around a wildlife field while giving a high class care to wildlife conservation. Kenya Wildlife Services (KWS) gives much value to endangered species and so desire to hire more hands to boost the workforce while ensuring the safety of endangered species.

Overview of KWS Recruitment 2025/2026

The Kenya Wildlife Services (KWS) Recruitment 2025/2026 is for valuable individuals particularly in Kenya with common spirit who are eager to maintain the safety of wild species for the better of future generations.

Vacant Duty Positions for KWS Recruitment 2025/2026

The following are available duty positions for the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) Recruitment 20252026:

1. Senior Assistant Director
2. Principal Aircraft Pilot
3. Deputy Director
4. Assistant Warden 1 (Cadets)
5. Rangers

Major Responsibilities for KWS Recruitment 2025

Below are the major responsibilities for the above listed duty positions:

1. Conserving and managing national parks as well as wildlife conserved areas
2. Providing security and safety for wildlife
3. Enforcement of Wildlife rules and regulations
4. Conducting research and monitoring Wildlife populations
5. Engaging with local communities on Conservation efforts
6. Maintaining the Kenya Wildlife Service assets such as vehicles and aircraft

Is KWS Recruitment 2025 Ongoing?

Yes.  The Kenya Wildlife Services (KWS) Recruitment is open, free and online as such, interested persons are encouraged to obtain the free application form from the official KWS Recruitment portal at https://www.kws.go.ke/careers.

Eligible Counties for KWS Recruitment 2025/2026

Below are the Counties eligible for the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) Recruitment 2025:

Nairobi	Mombasa	Homa Bay
Tharaka-Nithi	Kajiado	Meru
Narok	Isiolo	Kisumu
Marsabit	Siaya	Mandera
Wajir	Garissa	Taita Mak Taveta
Kilifi	Tana River	Lamu
Kwale	Samburu	Busia
Kakamega	Vihiga	Bungoma
Bomet	Kericho	Machakos
Kitui	Embu	Makueni
West Pokot	Nakuru	Nyamira
Kisii	Migori	Turkana
Kiambu	Nyeri	Nyandarua
Murang’a	Laikipia	Nandi
Kirinyaga	Baringo	Elgeyo-Marakwet
Trans-Nzoia	Uasin Gishu

The above listed Counties are for Kenyan Citizen. However, interested persons from other Nations who have their respective means of identification should proceed for the application process as quickly as possible.

Requirements for KWS Recruitment 2025/2026

Below are the general Requirements for the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) Recruitment 2025:

1. Nationality: Interested individuals must be a citizen of Kenya by birth or a citizen from any other nation who possess a valid means of identification such as National ID Card
2. Educational Qualifications: Interested individuals must have a B.SC. or M.SC in relevant field of discipline
3. Professional Certificates: Interested individuals must be a member of a recognized body such as KISM or CIPS for procurement roles as well as a valid practiced license
4. Experience: Interested individuals must have at least 2 years of experience
5. Training: Interested individuals must attend a relevant leadership and management courses
6. Computer Literacy: Interested individuals must have a good knowledge in the use of computers
7. Constitution: Interested individuals must have a Compliance with Chapter Six of the Kenyan Constitution.

How do I Apply for KWS Recruitment 2025/2026

The following are the steps to successfully apply for the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) Recruitment 2025: Interested individuals must ensure to send the following documents.

1. A Cover Letter
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Educational attend Certificates

To the email: recruitment@kws.go.ke

Interested individuals should ensure to attach their respective phone numbers for possible phone calls

N/B: Successful individuals will undergo a mandatory paramilitary training at the Kenya Wildlife Service Enforcement Academy located at Manyani and will be deployed to the various Conservation centers across Kenya

Closing Date for KWS Recruitment 2025/2026

The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) Recruitment 2025 deadline date is scheduled for 10^th April, 2025 at 17:00

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