Kenya's Agriculture Authority Opens 109 Permanent Jobs With Full Benefits
Nairobi, 24 March 2026
The Agriculture and Food Authority has launched Kenya’s largest agricultural sector recruitment drive, offering 109 permanent and pensionable positions across all career levels. Applications close 14 April 2026, with roles ranging from senior directorial posts to entry-level positions, including 20 compliance officer roles and 26 assistant compliance positions, representing significant employment opportunities in the regulated crops sector.
Comprehensive Recruitment Across Multiple Grades
The Agriculture and Food Authority announced the comprehensive recruitment drive on 23 March 2026, seeking qualified Kenyan professionals to fill positions across 13 different departments [1]. The vacancies span multiple organisational levels, with the most senior position being Director (Technical Directorate) at AFA Grade 2, offering a single vacancy for strategic leadership of all technical functions within the authority [2]. At the mid-management level, the recruitment includes 20 Compliance Officer II positions at AFA Grade 8, responsible for enforcing regulatory standards within Kenya’s crops sector [1][2]. The authority has also allocated 10 Statistics Officer II positions and 10 Crops Development Officer II roles at the same grade level, alongside specialised positions including one Market and Product Development Officer II and one Records Management Officer II [2].
Application Process and Deadline Requirements
Interested candidates must submit their applications by 14:00 East African Time on 14 April 2026, providing a three-week window from the announcement date [1][2]. Applications can be submitted through multiple channels: hand-delivery to the Director General’s office at Tea House, 5th Floor, Naivasha Road, Off Ngong Road, P.O. Box 37962 – 00100, Nairobi, or electronically as a single PDF attachment to the designated recruitment email address [2]. The authority directs all applicants to visit www.afa.go.ke for comprehensive job descriptions and detailed application guidelines [1][2].
Regulatory Mandate and Strategic Importance
The Agriculture and Food Authority operates as a state corporation established under Section 3 of the Agriculture and Food Authority Act No. 13 of 2013, with a mandate to regulate Kenya’s crops sector and ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks, standards, and codes of practice [1][2]. As the primary regulator, AFA fosters a competitive agricultural environment where innovation, technological progress, order, and quality flourish for sustainable economic growth [1]. The authority warns applicants against fraudulent recruitment schemes, clarifying that it charges no fees at any stage of the recruitment process and that canvassing leads to automatic disqualification [2]. The recruitment represents a significant investment in Kenya’s agricultural sector infrastructure, positioning the authority to strengthen its regulatory oversight and technical capabilities across the country’s crops value chain.