Kenya Prisons Service Releases List of Shortlisted Candidates for June 2025 Recruitment Interviews
The Kenya Prisons Service has officially released the list of shortlisted candidates for its 2025 recruitment exercise, following a public advertisement published on April 7, 2025, in The Star and The Daily Nation newspapers.
Here is the full List of shortlisted candidates
This recruitment targets key positions across various fields—including Professional Cadet Officers, Technicians, and Artisans—to strengthen the institution’s workforce and enhance correctional services across the country. Over 1,200 candidates have been shortlisted for interviews, reflecting a major step forward in reforming and expanding the Kenya Prisons Service.
Interview Dates & Venue
Interview Schedule:
- Dates: Tuesday, June 10 to Friday, June 13, 2025
- Time: Starting at 8:00 AM daily
- Venue: Prisons Staff Training College, Ruiru – located along Ruiru–Kiambu Road, off the Eastern Bypass.
The Kenya Prisons Service warns all applicants to avoid any unofficial interview venues. All interviews will strictly take place at the official training college in Ruiru. Any alternative interview claims should be treated as fraud and reported immediately.
Here is the full List of shortlisted candidates
Positions Covered in the Recruitment
A total of 46 specialized roles are included in this recruitment, emphasizing a blend of healthcare, technical, artisan, agricultural, and design expertise.
Medical & Health Roles
- Medical Officers, Nurses, Clinical Officers, Psychiatrists
- Pharmacists, Dentists, Dental Technicians, Radiographers
- Lab Technologists, Physiotherapists, Public Health Officers
- Occupational Therapists, Community Oral Health Officers
- Counselling Psychologists, Sociologists
Technical & Engineering Positions
- Civil Engineers, Architects, Quantity Surveyors
- Solar, Electrical, Water/Borehole, Biogas Technicians
- Physical Planners
Artisan & Skilled Trades
- Carpenters, Plumbers, Painters, Welders
- Upholsterers, Polishers, Wood Machinists
- Motor Vehicle Electricians, Body Fabricators
- Tailors, Leather Tanners, Masons
Agricultural & Environmental Roles
- Agricultural Officers, Animal Health Officers
- Horticultural Officers
- Creative & Design Roles
- Interior Designers, Product and Graphic Designers
Specialized Services
- Hairdressers, Lab Technologists
- Public Health Inspectors
Documents Required for Interviews
All shortlisted applicants must attend on their scheduled date and carry original documents for verification, including:
- National ID card
- Birth Certificate
- KRA PIN Certificate
- Academic certificates
- Any other relevant testimonials
Note: Candidates whose names are not on the shortlist should not attend the interviews.
Training & Career Development
Selected candidates will undergo mandatory paramilitary training, fully sponsored by the government:
- Technicians & Artisans: Minimum 9 months training
- Professional Cadet Officers: Minimum 13 months training
The training equips recruits with essential knowledge in security procedures, rehabilitation practices, and operational conduct, ensuring professionalism and effectiveness in service delivery.
Commitment to Transparency & Integrity
By publishing the shortlist in national newspapers and hosting all interviews at a single official venue, the Kenya Prisons Service reaffirms its commitment to transparent, fair, and merit-based recruitment.
The public is encouraged to report any suspicious activity or unofficial interview claims to authorities.
Final Note
This recruitment drive signals a transformative phase for the Kenya Prisons Service—building a diverse and skilled team committed to modern, humane correctional services.
Shortlisted candidates are advised to:
- Arrive early at the interview venue
- Bring all required documents
- Stay alert for official updates only through verified Kenya Prisons Service channels
For the full list of shortlisted candidates CLICK HERE
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