Kenya Prisons Service Jobs in Lamu County — Hiring Now

Updated 10 Apr 2026
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Kenya Prisons Service Jobs in Lamu County

Searching for Kenya Prisons Service jobs in Lamu County? Kenya Prisons Service is the government agency responsible for the custody, rehabilitation, and reintegration of offenders in Kenya. The service manages prisons, remand homes, and Borstal institutions across the country, employing prison officers, medical staff, social workers, and administrators. Kenya Prisons Service conducts regular recruitment exercises for prison officer cadets and civilian staff, attracting applicants from across the country seeking government employment in correctional services. Lamu County encompasses Kenya’s northernmost coastal region including Lamu Island, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the site of the Lamu Port-South Sudan-Ethiopia Transport (LAPSSET) corridor — one of Africa’s largest infrastructure projects. Tourism, fishing, cultural heritage, county government, and LAPSSET development activities are key employment drivers in this historically significant coastal county. Kenya Prisons Service is among the most sought-after employers in Lamu County. Kompeaa tracks all Kenya Prisons Service vacancies in Lamu County — just posted. Create a free account, set up a job alert, and be the first to apply when Kenya Prisons Service posts new roles in Lamu County.

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