The County Government of Kisumu, through the Kisumu County Public Service Board (KCPSB), has announced 14 vacancies in the City of Kisumu, Department of Lands, Housing, Physical Planning and Urban Development, and the Kisumu County Public Service Board.
The recruitment covers senior management, physical planning, human resource management, ICT, research, supply chain and clerical positions. Both contract and permanent and pensionable opportunities are available.
Kisumu County Government Vacancies 2026
City of Kisumu
1. City Manager – Job Group R
Reference: KSM/CPSB/01/09/2026
Vacancies: 1
Terms: Three-year contract
Basic Salary: Ksh 127,340–182,890 per month
The City Manager will oversee the affairs of the City of Kisumu and be accountable to the City Board. Responsibilities include managing city operations, implementing county and national policies, overseeing service delivery, developing plans and programmes, supporting infrastructure development, maintaining information systems and facilitating citizen participation.
Applicants must be Kenyan citizens with at least three years’ relevant administration or management experience, a Bachelor’s Degree, postgraduate qualification in Business, Management, Finance, Accounting or an equivalent field, membership of a relevant professional body, and Strategic Leadership Development Programme training of at least six weeks. Candidates must also have worked and resided in Kisumu County for at least five years and meet Chapter Six requirements of the Constitution.
2. Deputy City Manager – Operations and Technical Services – Job Group Q
Reference: KSM/CPSB/02/09/2026
Vacancies: 1
Terms: Three-year contract
Basic Salary: Ksh 105,570–139,790 per month
The position involves coordinating city planning, building inspections, transportation, housing and property management, waste management, disaster management, infrastructure and building development, environmental management, public health, social services and city projects.
Candidates should have at least three years’ proven experience in urban planning, a Bachelor’s Degree and postgraduate qualification in Engineering, Architecture, Built Environment, Environment, Social Sciences, Management, Project Management, Public Health or a related field. Membership of a relevant professional body, leadership training of at least four weeks and five years of work and residence in Kisumu County are also required.
Department of Lands, Housing, Physical Planning and Urban Development
3. Director, Physical Planning – Job Group R
Reference: KSM/CPSB/03/09/2026
Vacancies: 1
Terms: Three-year contract
Basic Salary: Ksh 127,340–182,890 per month
The Director will provide leadership in physical planning, including implementation of relevant planning legislation, development of spatial plans, regulation of land use, physical planning policies, urbanization strategies and coordination of physical planning committees.
Applicants must have served as an Assistant Director, Physical Planning, for at least three years and hold Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Urban and Regional Planning, Urban Planning or Town Planning. Membership of the Kenya Institute of Planners or Architectural Association of Kenya (Town Planning Chapter), registration with the Physical Planners Registration Board and Strategic Leadership Development Programme training are required.
4. Municipal Manager – Job Group Q
Reference: KSM/CPSB/04/09/2026
Vacancies: 2
Terms: Three-year contract
Basic Salary: Ksh 105,570–139,790 per month
The Municipal Manager will oversee municipal affairs, service delivery, policies and programmes, integrated development plans, land use, infrastructure, municipal databases, revenue collection, budgeting, citizen participation and public transport.
Applicants must have at least three years’ relevant administration or management experience, a Bachelor’s Degree, postgraduate qualification in Public Administration, Management, Economics, Urban Planning/Development, Sociology or an equivalent field, relevant professional membership and leadership training of at least six weeks.
5. Principal Physical Planner – Job Group N
Reference: KSM/CPSB/05/09/2026
Vacancies: 1
Terms: Three-year contract
Basic Salary: Ksh 60,080–96,130 per month
The role involves preparing and monitoring county and local physical development plans, preparing project action plans, advising on development proposals, managing physical planning data, supporting development control and preparing physical planning reports.
Candidates must have served as a Chief Physical Planner for at least three years and hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Urban and Regional Planning, Urban Planning or Town Planning. Membership of the Kenya Institute of Planners or Architectural Association of Kenya (Town Planning Chapter), registration with the Physical Planners Registration Board and a Senior Management Course of at least four weeks are required.
Kisumu County Public Service Board Vacancies
6. Director, Human Resource Management – Job Group R
Reference: KSM/CPSB/06/09/2026
Vacancies: 1
Terms: Three-year contract
Basic Salary: Ksh 127,340–182,890 per month
The Director will lead human resource management activities, including HR policy development, recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, career management, training, staff welfare, discipline, salary administration, performance management and capacity building.
Applicants should have at least three years’ experience at Assistant Director, Human Resource Management level, a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management or an equivalent qualification, or an appropriate Bachelor’s Degree plus a postgraduate qualification in HR management/development. A Master’s Degree in Human Resource Management, leadership training, IHRM registration and a valid practising licence are also required.
7. Chief Human Resource Management Officer – Job Group M
Reference: KSM/CPSB/07/09/2026
Vacancies: 1
Terms: Permanent and pensionable
Basic Salary: Ksh 52,330–68,940 per month
The position involves implementing HR policies, preparing HR correspondence, supporting recruitment and performance appraisal, managing HR records, leave administration, payroll-related processes and staff files.
Applicants must be Kenyan citizens with at least three years’ experience as a Senior Human Resource Management Officer or in a comparable position. A Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management, Human Resource Development, Human Resource Planning, Commerce (HR option) or a related field is required, or an appropriate Bachelor’s Degree plus a postgraduate HR qualification. Registration with the Institute of Human Resource Management is also required.
8. Chief Administrative Officer – Job Group M
Reference: KSM/CPSB/08/09/2026
Vacancies: 1
Terms: Permanent and pensionable
Basic Salary: Ksh 52,330–68,940 per month
The Chief Administrative Officer will coordinate administrative functions, work plans, budgets, procurement plans, staff deployment, office resources, records, meetings, support services, compliance, risk management and performance management.
Candidates should have at least five years’ relevant administrative experience, including two years in a supervisory role. A Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration/Management, Social Sciences or an equivalent qualification is required. A Master’s Degree in a relevant field is an added advantage.
9. Senior Records and Information Management Officer II – Job Group L
Reference: KSM/CPSB/09/09/2026
Vacancies: 1
Terms: Permanent and pensionable
Basic Salary: Ksh 46,120–65,860 per month
The officer will oversee records and information management, including document classification, personnel records, file indexing, mail handling, file movement, document security and digitization of Board records.
Applicants must have at least three years’ experience as a Records and Information Management Officer or in a comparable position. A Bachelor’s Degree in Information Science and Records Management, Records and Information Management, Library and Information Sciences, Business Information Technology, Information Studies or an equivalent qualification is required. Membership of a relevant professional body and computer proficiency are also required.
10. Human Resource Management Officer II – Job Group J
Reference: KSM/CPSB/10/09/2026
Vacancies: 1
Terms: Permanent and pensionable
Basic Salary: Ksh 34,420–46,120 per month
The role covers implementation of HR policies and procedures, routine correspondence, HR budgeting, payroll administration, HR records, leave records and data processing.
Applicants must be Kenyan citizens with at least three years’ experience in a relevant position. A Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management, Human Resource Development, Human Resource Planning, Commerce (HR option) or a related qualification is required. Alternatively, candidates may hold a relevant Bachelor’s Degree in areas such as Economics, Social Sciences, Education, Public/Business Administration, Government or Commerce together with a Diploma or Postgraduate Diploma in HR Management/Development.
11. Supply Chain Management Officer II – Job Group J
Reference: KSM/CPSB/11/09/2026
Vacancies: 1
Terms: Permanent and pensionable
Basic Salary: Ksh 34,420–46,120 per month
Responsibilities include analysing supply chain data, implementing supply chain policies and regulations, preparing budget estimates, verifying stores, coordinating receipt and issuance of goods and services, supporting stock-taking and contributing to procurement plans.
Applicants must have at least three years’ experience in supply chain management or a comparable position and a Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management and Logistics, Purchasing and Supplies Management, Procurement and Supplies Management, Procurement, Commerce (Supplies Management option), Business Administration (Supplies Management option) or an equivalent qualification. Proficiency in e-Government Procurement and IFMIS and membership of a relevant professional body are also required.
12. Information Communication Technology Officer II – Job Group J
Reference: KSM/CPSB/12/09/2026
Vacancies: 1
Terms: Permanent and pensionable
Basic Salary: Ksh 34,420–46,120 per month
The ICT Officer will support coding and testing, ICT systems administration, computer installation and configuration, end-user support, troubleshooting, LAN administration, Active Directory, email servers, equipment registers and website maintenance.
The position also involves supporting system updates, patches and backups, implementing security protocols, monitoring vulnerabilities and preparing ICT documentation and performance reports.
Applicants must have at least three years’ experience in a relevant position and a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Technology, Informatics, Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Security and Forensics, Business Information Technology, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering or an equivalent qualification. Relevant ICT certifications are required, while knowledge of e-Government and digital transformation is an added advantage.
13. Research and Innovation Officer II – Job Group J
Reference: KSM/CPSB/13/09/2026
Vacancies: 1
Terms: Permanent and pensionable
Basic Salary: Ksh 34,420–46,120 per month
The officer will conduct research on public-service HR management, staffing, recruitment, performance and productivity. The role also covers workforce analysis, HR data analysis, research reports, policy briefs, innovation initiatives, benchmarking, surveys, impact assessments and monitoring emerging trends in public-sector HR and digital transformation.
Candidates must have at least three years’ experience in a relevant office setting and a Bachelor’s Degree in Research Methodology, Economics, Public Policy, Project Management or an equivalent qualification. Working knowledge of SPSS, STATA, R, E-Views, Excel or equivalent tools is required. Training or certification in research methodology and data analysis/policy is an added advantage.
14. Clerical Officer – Job Group F
Reference: KSM/CPSB/14/09/2026
Vacancies: 2
Terms: Permanent and pensionable
Basic Salary: Ksh 20,560–26,460 per month
Clerical Officers may be deployed in Human Resource Management, General Registry, Supply Chain Management, Accounts, General Administrative Services or other areas where their services are required.
Duties include receiving, filing and dispatching correspondence, preparing documents, collecting statistical records, photocopying and scanning, maintaining filing systems, controlling file movements, drafting correspondence and ensuring the safe custody of documents and equipment.
Applicants should have at least one year of experience in a busy office, a Certificate in Human Resource Management, Records Management, Business Administration or an equivalent qualification, and a Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education mean grade of C- (minus) or equivalent.
How to Apply for Kisumu County Jobs 2026
Candidates should download and complete the application for employment form available through the County Government of Kisumu or Kisumu County Public Service Board websites.
Applicants are required to submit hard copies of the completed employment application form together with:
- National ID
- Academic certificates
- Professional certificates
The documents should be placed in a sealed envelope clearly indicating the position applied for and delivered to:
Kisumu County Public Service Board Offices
Okore Road, Milimani
Kisumu, Kenya
The application should reach the Board during working hours on or before the stated deadline.
Candidates with foreign degrees must have their qualifications authenticated by the Commission for University Education (CUE). During interviews, they will also be required to submit academic certificates authenticated by the issuing institutions.
Application Deadline
The closing date for the Kisumu County Government vacancies is:
16 October 2026 at 5:00 p.m.
Important Information for Applicants
The Kisumu County Public Service Board has stated that canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification. The Board is an equal opportunity employer and encourages qualified candidates from minority and marginalized groups as well as persons with disabilities to apply.
The Board does not charge any fees for applications, interviews or processing of recruitment. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Successful candidates will be required to meet the relevant Chapter Six requirements of the Constitution of Kenya.
For communication with shortlisted candidates, the Board has provided telephone number 0725881640.
Board Secretary/CEO
Kisumu County Public Service Board
P.O. Box 7792-40100
Kisumu
Final Thought
The Kisumu County recruitment covers a broad range of professional opportunities, from senior city and physical planning leadership to HR, ICT, research, supply chain and clerical functions.
Candidates should carefully check the requirements for their preferred position, complete the prescribed application form and submit all required documents before the 16 October 2026 deadline.
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