Kenya Maritime Authority (KMA) Recruitment 2025/2026 | Application Portal
KMA Recruitment 2025/2026: The Kenya Maritime Authority (KMA) has notified the general public of its ongoing recruitment slated for 2025/2026. Interested individuals who are passionate or eager about a career with the Authority are to visit the official career/vacancies portal of the KRA at https://kma.go.ke/available-job-vacancies/ access the various job vacancies available for application.
This article will guide you on how to successfully apply for the Kenya Maritime Authority (KMA) recruitment 2025/2026.
Overview of KMA Recruitment
Location: Kenya
Firm: Kenya Maritime Authority (KMA)
Employment Type: Full Time
Deadline: 16th June, 2025
Certification: M.Sc., B. Sc & Diploma
Method of Application: Online
Fee for Application Form: Free
Application Link: https://kma.go.ke/available-job-vacancies/
Duties of The Kenya Maritime Authority (KMA)
The Kenya Maritime Authority (KMA) is one of the agencies in Kenya that is tasked with the role of regulating, coordinating as well as overseeing all affairs related to the maritime sector. They are also known for ensuring maritime safety and security, enhancing the prevention of marine pollution and preserving the marine environment as well as facilitating trade and investment.
Is the KMA Recruitment 2025/2026 Ongoing?
YES! The Kenya Maritime Authority (KMA) recruitment 2025 is currently ongoing. Prospective applicants or candidate who are passionate about a career with the authority are to visit the official recruitment portal of KMA at https://kma.go.ke/available-job-vacancies/ to access the various job vacancies available for application.
Eligible Counties for KMA Recruitment 2025
Applicants from any of the listed counties are eligible for the Kenya Maritime Authority (KMA) Recruitment 2025/2026:
| Nairobi | Mombasa | Homa Bay |
| Tharaka-Nithi | Kajiado | Meru |
| Narok | Isiolo | Kisumu |
| Marsabit | Siaya | Mandera |
| Wajir | Garissa | Taita Mak Taveta |
| Kilifi | Tana River | Lamu |
| Kwale | Samburu | Busia |
| Kakamega | Vihiga | Bungoma |
| Bomet | Kericho | Machakos |
| Kitui | Embu | Makueni |
| West Pokot | Nakuru | Nyamira |
| Kisii | Migori | Turkana |
| Kiambu | Nyeri | Nyandarua |
| Murang’a | Laikipia | Nandi |
| Kirinyaga | Baringo | Elgeyo-Marakwet |
| Trans-Nzoia | Uasin Gishu |
Job Openings at KMA Recruitment 2025
There are two categories of the job openings at the Kenya Maritime Authority (KMA) recruitment 2025:
Vacancy List (KMA 1-4)
- Port State Control Officer
- Principal Accountant
- Principal Finance Officer
- Principal Surveyor, Seafarers Training and Standards (Engineering)
- Principal Maritime Labour Officer
- Principal Ship Surveyor
- Principal Surveyor, Search and Rescue
- Principal Surveyor, Maritime Security
- Director, Maritime, Education, Training and Labour
- Assistant Director, Training and Certification (Nautical)
- Assistant Director, Registration of Ships, Inspections and Survey
- Principal Surveyor, Seafarers Training and Standards (Nautical)
Vacancy List (KMA 5-10)
- Legal Officer (Board Services)
- Legal Officer (Legal Services)
- Legal Officer (Maritime Governance)
- Office Administrator
- Senior Administration Officer
- Surveyor, Seafarers Training Standards (Nautical)
- Surveyor, Seafarers Training Standards (Engineering)
- Senior Maritime Transport Logistics Training Officer
- Senior Ports & Shipping Services Officer
- Maritime Labour Officer
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General Requirements for IRC Recruitment 2025
Below are the requirements to successfully apply for a position at the Kenya Maritime Authority (KMA) recruitment 2025/2026:
- Applicant applying for the KMA recruitment must be a Kenyan citizen (by birth or naturalization).
- Applicant applying for the KMA recruitment must possess a valid proof of identification.
- Applicant must be between the age of 25 to 40 years of age.
- Applicant must have atleast 3-5 years of working experience in relevant field of discipline.
- Applicant must have or possess a minimum of D+ in Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE).
- Applicant must possess either a degree or diploma in relevant field of discipline.
- Applicant for the KMA recruitment must possess good communication skills (both oral and written).
- Applicant must have good analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills.
How to Apply for KMA Recruitment 2025/2026
Prospective applicants are to log on or visit the official recruitment portal of KMA at https://kma.go.ke/available-job-vacancies/ to download the Job descriptions for both Vacancy List (KMA 1-4 & KMA 5-10) and then draft a well-tailored and detailed curriculum vitae with relevant supportive documents (academic/professional certificates & transcript), Identity Card, Passport Photograph as well as relevant skills certificate with a well-tailored cover letter addressed to the Chairman of the Board, Kenya Maritime Authority and emailed in PDF format or as one running document to the email as directed below:
Vacancy List (KMA 1-4) – chairmanjobs-1@kma.go.ke
Vacancy List (KMA 5-10) – director-generalsjobs-2@kma.go.ke
Further method like Post applications should be sent to the Kenya Maritime Authority Head Office:
Kenya Maritime Authority,
KMA Towers along Mbaraki Road
P.O. Box 95076 – 80104,
MOMBASA.
Deadline for KMA Recruitment 2025
The deadline for application for the Kenya Maritime Authority (KMA) recruitment 2025/2026 is slated to be on the 16th June, 2025. Application for the recruitment should be done or carried out on or before the aforementioned deadline to escape or avoid disqualification.
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