Kenya Prisons Recruitment 2026/2027 Application Form Portal

Kenya Prisons Service Recruitment 2026… Do you wish to apply for the Kenya Prisons Service Recruitment 2026? If yes, then this informative article is for you. You will be given detailed information about the Kenya Prisons Service Recruitment 2026, Qualifications, and How To Apply.

The Kenya Prisons Service has been undergoing a massive recruitment intake annually for the past few years. We’ve received numerous requests from aspirants on various platforms yearning for legitimate information about the Kenya Prisons Service application form and guidelines for 2026-2027. Many applicants have been asking us questions like;

Keep reading this article, as you will find answers to the above queries.

About the Kenya Prisons Service (KPS)

Kenya Prisons Service (KPS) is a department within the Ministry of Interior and Coordination of National Government. As a uniform and disciplined entity, KPS is established under the Prisons Act, Cap 90 and the Borstal Institutions Act, Cap 92, Laws of Kenya. KPS IS headed by the Commissioner General of Prisons (CGP).

Kenya Prisons Service Requirements

Prospective candidates wishing to apply MUST satisfy the general conditions and requirements given below;

  • Must be a Kenyan citizen
  • Have a valid National Identification Card
  • Have no criminal record
  • Be between the ages of 18-28 years for Diploma and Certificate holders
  • Be between the ages of 18-30 years for Degree holders
  • Be at least 5 feet 4 inches tall for men and 5 feet 2 inches tall for women
  • Be physically and medically fit
  • Have good hearing and clear vision
  • Female candidates MUST not be pregnant at the time of recruitment and during training.

On recruitment, candidates will undergo an intensive Government-sponsored paramilitary initial training course (Professional) lasting not less than nine (9) months for technicians and artisans and thirteen (13) months for cadet officers.

Academic/Technical Qualifications

1. Professional Cadet Officers: Candidates MUST possess a relevant undergraduate degree from a recognized institution of higher learning.

2. Technicians: Candidates MUST possess a relevant certificate/diploma from a recognized institution and be registered with the relevant bodies where applicable.

3. Artisans: Candidates MUST possess a minimum mean grade of D+ at KCSE or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution AND

  • Certificate in Government Trade Test Grade I/II from a recognized institution OR
  • Certificate in Craft or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.

IMPORTANT! The Kenya Prisons Service Recruitment 2026 Application Form is not yet out online. DISREGARD any form of advert you come across. This page will be updated immediately after the form is out.

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14 comments
  1. Isaac cheleni says:

    I would like to join the Kenya prison but most of time when I try they told me that the space is full. It’s My best job

  2. Lameck mokaya kerongo says:

    I like this service but I have never recruited I don’t no why.

  3. Esther kariuki says:

    I would like to join ,notify when forms are out

    Thank you

  4. Elkana kiplangat says:

    IAM Elkana kiplangat from BOMET COUNTY ndanai Abosi ward I had Grade of D+ and I persue Automotive engineering in CIRTICATE iam,ready to serve Republic of Kenya with all my heart please inform me when and where the recruitment will take place I will be ready to serve
    Name Elkana kiplangat
    I’d 37512155

  5. Nathaniel Kalama William says:

    i would like to join the kenya prison police . kindly notify me when the date is out. thank you in advance

    1. Teresiah Njeri says:

      IWould like to join kps plis inform when the date are out

  6. Peter Otieno Opiyo says:

    Kindly, i need that job though i got D minus but i did plumbing, please inform me

  7. NAOMI CHEPKURUI says:

    i would like join KPS with a mean grade of c- please inform me when next recruitment will be

  8. GRACE MOGAKA NYABOKE says:

    Am grace, am 30years , C plain . Am a P1 teacher diploma level .I WISH TO JOIN. Kindly inform me to apply. Thank you

  9. Viola kemutai says:

    My name is viola jemutai from keses uasingishi county .l would like to join Kenya police next year 2024 God wishes l would like to save my mother thank you my contact 0742074766

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