KMFRI Recruitment 2025/2026: Job Vacancies, Requirements & How to Apply

The KMFRI Recruitment 2025/2026 application form is now open. This means that you can now apply for the KMFRI Recruitment for 2025. In this article, you will read a complete guide on KMFRI Recruitment 2025/2026. Let’s get started with it.

 When is KMFRI Recruitment 2025 Starting?

The Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute (KMFRI) recruitment for 2025 is starting on December 22, 2025.

 KMFRI Job Vacancies 2025/2026

Below are some of the jobs available at KMFRI:

Legal Officer

Senior Security Officer

Senior Engineer

Principal Resource Mobilization Officer

Driver

Senior Legal Assistant

Assistant Research Scientist

Senior Records Management Officer

Principal Legal Officer

Principal Risk Management and Quality Assurance Officer

Assistant Director, Information Science

Assistant Director, Resource Mobilization & Partnership

 Requirements for KMFRI Job Vacancies 2025

To apply for KMFRI jobs, candidates must meet the following conditions:

• Must be a Kenyan citizen (by birth or naturalization)

• Must have a valid Kenyan ID

• Must have relevant academic qualifications such as Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in fields like Engineering, Criminology, or related disciplines

• Age must be between 25 and 40 years

• Must be computer literate

• Must have analytical, numerical, organizational, and negotiation skills

• Must have good oral and written communication skills

• Must satisfy Chapter Six (6) of the Kenyan Constitution (integrity requirements)

 How to Apply for KMFRI Jobs 2025/2026

Applicants must follow these steps:

1. Download the job application form from the official KMFRI portal.

2. Attach your documents:

Academic certificates and professional testimonials

Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Copy of National ID

3. Combine all documents into one PDF for digital submission.

4. Mark the envelope or file clearly with the job title you are applying for.

5. Submit your application in two ways:

By post:

The Director General

     Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute

     P.O. Box 81651 – 80100

     Dr. Ludwig von Krapf Road, English Point

     Mombasa, KENYA

 

By email: recruitment@kmfri.go.ke)

 Additional Requirements for Shortlisted Candidates

If you are shortlisted, you will need to provide:

• Clearance from the Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI)

• Clearance from the Ethics and AntiCorruption Commission (EACC)

• Clearance from a recognized Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)

• Clearance from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) (if applicable)

• Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)

• Recognition from Commission for University Education (CUE) for degrees obtained outside Kenya