ADVERTISEMENT OF VARIOUS EXTERNAL POSITIONS IN KAKAMEGA COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICE 2026

REPUBLIC OF KENYA
COUNTY GOVERNMENT OF KAKAMEGA

COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD

EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT – N0. 02 OF 02/2026

DECLARATION OF EXTERNAL VACANCIES

Pursuant to the Constitution of Kenya (2010) and the County Governments Act No. 17 of 2012, the County Government of  Kakamega invites  applications from suitably qualified persons to fill
the following vacant position.

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

1)   POSITION: ASSISTANT ECDE TEACHER III, JOB GROUP CPSB 11/‘H’ – (65 POSTS)

Basic   Salary:   Kshs.   26,900×1,110   –   28,010×1,120   –   29,130×1,150   –   30,280×1,170   –   31,450×1,250   – 32,700×1,300 – 34,000×1,380 – 35,380p.m.
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
This is the entry grade for teachers with a Diploma Certificate in ECDE. A teacher at this level will work under the guidance of a more senior teacher for the purposes of professional mentoring and growth.

Duties and responsibilities will entail: –

This will be the entry point for diploma holders. Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:
a)   Teach learners;
b)   Be a role model, guide and counsel, mentor and motivate the learners;
c)    Prepare reports;
d)   Assure safety and security of the learners;
e)   Identify learners with special needs and recommend necessary interventions;
f)    Develop  and  facilitate  play  and  learning  activities  and  materials  that  will  enable  learners  enjoy living and learning through play;
g)    Prepare   and   develop   schemes   of   work,   lesson   plans   and   daily   programmes   of   activities,
assessment and evaluation of learners’ progress and keep professional records; and
h)   Guide the learner to prepare and develop play and learning materials.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
a)   Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade C (Plain), or its approved equivalent; OR  Kenya  Certificate  of  Secondary  Education  (KCSE)  mean  grade  D+  (Plus),  or  its  approved equivalent  AND  a  Certificate  in  Early  Childhood  Development  and  Education  (ECDE)  offered  by KNEC or Ministry of Education or its approved equivalent;
b)   DIPLOMA  in  Early  Childhood  Development  and  Education  offered  by  KNEC  or  its  approved equivalent;
c)    Be conversant with the Competency Based Curriculum (CBC) and other emerging learning trends;

3)   POSITION: ASSISTANT POLYTECHNIC INSTRUCTOR III, JOB GROUP CPSB 11/‘H’ – (14 POSTS)    

Basic   Salary:   Kshs.   26,900×1,110   –   28,010×1,120   –   29,130×1,150   –   30,280×1,170   –   31,450×1,250   –
32,700×1,300 – 34,000×1,380 – 35,380p.m.
Terms of service: Permanent and Pensionable

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

This  is  the  entry  grade  for  the  County  Polytechnic  Instructors  cadre.  Instructors  at  this  level  will  work under the guidance of a County Polytechnic Principal.
Specific duties and responsibilities shall include: –
a)   Instruct in areas of specialization in accordance with the syllabus;

b) Prepare and  maintain schemes of  work,  lesson  plans,  lesson  notes,  teaching  and  learning  materials and trainee records;
c)   Carry out trainee assessment in class and on attachment;
d)   Coordinate storage, care, maintenance and proper usage of teaching and learning materials, tools and equipment;
e)   Conduct co-curricular activities for trainees;
f)    Maintain trainee discipline through guiding and counseling; and
g)   Induct and supervise the newly deployed Instructors.

Requirements for Appointment

For direct appointment to this grade, an instructor must have:
a)   Diploma in any of the following technical disciplines: –
Building and Construction;
ii.    Clothing or Fashion Design and Textile Technology;
iii.   Automotive Engineering;
iv.   Food Technology or Food and Beverage Management;
v.    Agribusiness; and
vi.   Hair Dressing and Beauty Therapy.
b)   Certificate  in  Carpentry  and  Joinery  will  be  an  added  advantage  for  candidates  with  a  Diploma  in Building and Construction;
c)   Training in Pedagogical Skills; and
d)   Registered by Technical Vocational Education and Training Authority (TVETA).

NOTE:
The   Department   of   Education,   Science   and   Technology   has   vacancies   for   Assistant   Polytechnic Instructors in the following specialty areas: –

PLEASE NOTE:                                                                                                                                                    

1. All the details requested in the advertisement should be filled on the on-line form.
2.  During  interviews,  shortlisted  candidates  will  be  required  to  produce  the  following  original documents: –
   a)   National Identity Card; and
   b)   Academic and Professional Certificates.

d) Registered by the Teachers Service Commission (TSC); and

e) Certificate in Computer Applications.

2)   POSITION: ECDE ASSISTANT II, JOB GROUP CPSB 12/‘G’ – (20 POSTS)

Basic   Salary:   Kshs.   23,700×1,040   –   24,740×1,070   –  25,810×1,090   –  26,900×1,110   –  28,010×1,120   – 29,130×1,150 – 30,280×1,170 – 31,450p.m.
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
This is the entry grade for teachers with a Certificate in ECDE. A teacher at this level will work under the guidance of a more senior teacher for the purposes of professional mentoring and growth.

Duties and responsibilities will entail: –

This will be the entry point for diploma holders. Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:
a)   Teach learners;
b)   Be a role model, guide and counsel, mentor and motivate the learners;
c)    Prepare reports;
d)   Assure safety and security of the learners;
e)   Design, organize and facilitate play and learning activities;
f)    Care and nurture spiritual, moral, social, mental, physical, aesthetic and emotional growth of the learners (holistic development);
g)    Manage ECDE classes and keep professional and administrative records (schemes of work, lesson plans, daily programme of activities, attendance registers and health records);
h)   Prepare and develop play and learning materials;
i)     Guide the learner to prepare and develop play and learning materials; and
j)     Identify and nurture talent in learners.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
a)   Kenya  Certificate  of  Secondary  Education  (KCSE)  mean  grade  D+  (Plus)  or  KCE  Division  IV  at  O’
Level;
b)   Certificate in Early Childhood Development and Education (ECDE) offered by KNEC or Ministry of Education or its approved equivalent;
c)    Be conversant with the Competency Based Curriculum (CBC) and other emerging learning trends;
f)    Registered by the Teachers Service Commission (TSC); and
g)    Certificate in Computer Applications.

NOTE: The Department of Education, Science and Technology has vacancies for Assistant ECDE Teachers in the following ECDE Centres.