KWS Recruitment 2024/2025 Dates, Application Form Portal

The Kenya Wildlife Service as announce KWS recruitment 2024/2025 date, to apply for Kenya wildlife service jobs, know about the dates and centers, how to apply, requirements and all the necessary information as highlighted on this page.

Hello there! Have you been searching online for authentic information concerning KWS recruitment? If yes, then you have arrived the right page. Whether your ambition is to become a KWS cadet or ranger, the comprehensive guidelines we have provided will assist you navigate through the application process easily.

Additionally, frequently asked questions have also been addressed in the later part of this article therefore we recommend you endeavour to read till the end to avoid leaving any stone untouched.

KWS Recruitment Vacancies (August 2024)

• Director, Internal Audit
• Deputy Director, Parks & Reserves
• Deputy Director, Community Relations & Education Service
• Deputy Director, Conservation Science Programs
• Deputy Director, Wildlife Protection
• Deputy Director, Investigation
• Deputy Director/Commandant, KWS LEA
• Deputy Director, Business & Strategy
• Deputy Director/Chief Principal Superintending Engineer
• Deputy Director/Chief Finance & Account Manager
• Cadets and Rangers
• Chief manager, legal services
• Legal officer

General Requirements for KWS Recruitment 2024/2025

Here are the key criteria that makes you eligible to apply for KWS recruitment .

Cadets

Candidates applying for Cadets must be Kenyan citizens with either National ID or International passport, have atleast Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline, should be between the ages of 18 to 28 years, must be physically and medically fit, and have no criminal record. Note that there is a mandatory paramilitary training for nine months.

Rangers

Those applying for rangers must be Kenyan citizens with valid proof of identity, possessing a KCSE certificate with a minimum grade of D (plain) is mandatory, only applicants within the age of 18 and 26 years can apply for this role, you must be physically and medically fit, and have no criminal record.

Deputy Director Community Relations

• Candidates applying for this position must have a degree in either Social Science, Wildlife Management or any other relevant disciplines.
• Candidates with Master’s degree have an added advantage.
• Must have serve as a Senior Assistant Director for at least three (3) years.
• Attending a management training course that lasted for a minimum of one (1) month is mandatory.
• Applicant must be proficient in computer applications.

Other requirements includes:

• Candidates that are computer literate have an added advantage
• You must have available the original of both academic and professional certificates
• Persons applying must be a recognizes resident of Kenya counties
• Very importantly, he or she must meet the requirements of the Chapter 6 constitution

KWS Recruitment Dates and Centers for Cadets/Rangers

As announced, the entire process will take place in respective counties and sub-counties as specified below. Check the one closest to you and ensure you’re there on time.

KWS Recruitment Centre Date	KWS Recruitment Centre	Counties	Time
Monday, 15th April, 2024	Mokowe Airstrip	Lamu	8am
	Marsabit Police Field	Marsabit	8am
	Isiolo County Police Ground	Isiolo	8am
	Njukiri Show Ground	Embu	8am
	Kitui Stadium	Kitui	8am
	Kenyatta Stadium	Machakos	8am
	Lodwar Prisons Ground	Turkana	8am
	Makutano Stadium	West Pokot	8am
	Kenyatta Stadium	Samburu	8am
	Kapsabet Show Ground	Nandi	8am
	Migori Stadium	Migori	8am
	Getembe Primary School	Kisii	8am
Tuesday, 16th April, 2024	Hola Stadium	Tana River	8am
	Kinoru Stadium	Meru	8am
	Makueni Police Play Ground	Makueni	8am
	Kerugoya Stadium	Kirinyaga	8am
	ASK Show Ground	Trans Nzoia	8am
	Kipchoge Keino Stadium	Uasin Gishu	8am
	Rumuruti Stadium	Laikipia	8am
	Raila Odinga Stadium	Homa Bay	8am
	Nyamira Primary School	Nyamira	8am
Wednesday, 17th April, 2024	Karisa Maitha Stadium	Kilifi	8am
	Wajir County Stadium	Wajir	8am
	Kathwana Stadium	Tharaka-Nithi	8am
	Wangombe Waihura  Stadium	Murang’a	8am
	Iten Stadium	Elgeyo/Marakwet	8am
	Ildamat/Show Ground	Kajiado	8am
	Bomet Green Stadium	Bomet	8am
	Bungoma Airstrip	Bungoma	8am
	Jomo Kenyatta International Stadium	Kisumu	8am
Thursday, 18th April, 2024	Mombasa ASK Show Ground	Mombasa	8am
	Voi Stadium	Taita/Taveta	8am
	Garissa PTC Ground	Garissa	8am
	Ruring’u Stadium	Nyeri	8am
	Ndumberi Stadium	Kiambu	8am
	Kabarnet Stadium	Baringo	8am
	Kericho Green Stadium	Kericho	8am
	Kakamega Show Ground	Kakamega	8am
	Siaya Institute of Technology	Siaya	8am
Friday, 19th April, 2024	Kwale County Stadium	Kwale	8am
	Moi Mandera County Stadium	Mandera	8am
	Ol Kalou  Stadium	Nyandarua	8am
	Nakuru Showground	Nakuru	8am
	Maasai Mara University Ground	Narok	8am
	Kindundu Stadium	Vihiga	8am
	Busia Stadium	Busia	8am
	Kenya Utalii College (Sports Ground)	Nairobi	8am

This is one of the fundamental questions you should be asking because it is the bedrock upon which every other information you require concerning Kenya Wildlife Service recruitment is built on.

Note: that the job application form is free and accessible to all interested persons from any of Kenya’s county.

Why Should I Work in Kenya Wildlife Service?

There are numerous reasons why you should apply for a job at Kenya Wildlife Service ranging from the attractive salary to allowances and other tops benefits attached to the job.

One can validate this by looking at the number of KWS recruitment applicant yearly. It is the dream of many Kenya citizens to work in Kenya Wildlife Service which results to high number of applicants.

Here are other latest jobs in Kenya which you can also apply:

• National Youth Service Recruitment
• Kenya Police Recruitment
• Ministry of Defence Recruitment
• Kenya Airforce Recruitment
• Kenya Prison Recruitment
• Kenya Forest Service Recruitment

How to Apply for KWS Job Vacancies 2024

To apply for KWS recruitment visit the application portal www.kws.go.ke/jobs, explore latest job vacancies, read through the application instructions, create an account on the portal and then login to fill the application form, upload necessary documents according to the required size, then read through your application before final submission.

What to Avoid When Applying for KWS Jobs

There are certain basic things that gets candidates sidelined out of Kenya Wildlife Service recruitment process and these includes the following.

• In no condition are you allowed to apply for more than one (1) position at a time
• Avoid uploading forge or false certificates
• Ensure your documents are clearly scanned
• Provide only the originals of all academic and professional certificates required
• Very importantly, submit your application before the stipulated deadline

KWS recruitment will be conducted across all the centers specified by assigned team members. We promise to conduct the entire process with transparency and fairness.

Persons with disability, women and even those in minority communities can apply. Very importantly, female applicants are not suppose to be pregnant at the time of this recruitment due it its nature.

FAQs about Kenya Wildlife Service Recruitment

Conclusion

To succeed in the ongoing Kenya Wildlife Service recruitment exercise, you have to be mindful of everything we’ve shared on this page and don’t forget to submit your application on time. We wish you success!