The Kenya Prisons Service has released the official list of shortlisted candidates for the positions of cadets, technicians, and artisans, following a nationwide recruitment drive that began with a public advertisement on April 7.
According to a statement issued by the Service, the shortlisted individuals are expected to report for interviews between June 10 and 13 at the Prisons Staff Training College in Ruiru, located along the Ruiru-Kiambu Road off the Eastern Bypass.
“The Kenya Prisons Service is pleased to announce to the general public that the under-listed are shortlisted candidates for the specific posts they applied for,” read part of the announcement.
To ensure efficiency, the interviews will be conducted over three days, with candidates grouped based on the categories of the positions they applied for.
Commissioner General of Prisons Patrick Aranduh stated that the recruitment is aimed at reinforcing the capacity of the Prisons Service by attracting skilled professionals across technical and administrative roles.
He also noted that the interview process will be thorough, with candidates required to demonstrate their qualifications and suitability. Aranduh added that those not appearing on the shortlist should consider their applications unsuccessful.
The full list of names has been uploaded on the Public Service Commission (PSC) website and is also accessible via a short link provided on the Kenya Prisons Service’s verified social media platforms.
Aranduh cautioned the public against falling prey to fraudulent recruitment schemes, warning that all legitimate interviews will only take place at the Ruiru training college on the stated dates.
“Any person purporting to be conducting interviews outside the designated venue should be treated as a criminal. Members of the public are urged to report such cases to authorities,” the statement emphasized.
Shortlisted candidates are required to bring original identification documents including their national ID, birth certificate, KRA PIN certificate, academic certificates, and any other relevant testimonials. Failure to present the required documents may result in disqualification.
The release of the shortlist comes amid growing public concern over allegations of corruption in the recruitment process. State House Senior Economic Advisor Moses Kuria raised alarm over reports that some applicants had to pay bribes of up to Ksh500,000 to secure job placements.
“I am getting disturbing reports that the candidates who were recruited for the Kenya Prison Wardens jobs paid bribes of Ksh500K each. This is not good. It’s immoral. It’s not worth it,” Kuria posted online.
The Kenya Prisons Service has not publicly responded to the bribery allegations but maintains that the recruitment process is merit-based and transparent.
