NRF Recruitment 2026/2027: The Kenya National Research Fund (NRF) has announced to the general public of its ongoing recruitment slated for 2026/2027. Interested and qualified individuals are to visit the official career portal of NRF to obtain the online application form for the recruitment.
In this article, we’ll take you step-by-step through the Kenya National Research Fund (NRF) recruitment 2026/2027.
Overview of NRF Recruitment
Location: Kenya
Firm: National Research Fund (NRF)
Employment Type: Full Time
Certification: M. Sc (Master’s degree) & B. Sc (Bachelor’s degree)
Method of Application: Online
Fee for Application Form: Free
Application Link: National Research Fund (NRF)
Is the NRF Recruitment 2026 Ongoing
YES, the Kenya National Research Fund (NRF) recruitment is currently ongoing. Interested persons are to visit the official career portal of Kenya National Research Fund to access the diverse job openings available for employment.
Counties Eligible for NRF Authority Recruitment 2026
Candidates from any of the listed counties are eligible for the Kenya National Research Fund (NRF) recruitment 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 |
Available Jobs at NRF Recruitment 2026/2027
Below are vacancies that are available at the Kenya National Research Fund (NRF) recruitment 2026:
- Principal Accountant
- Principal Information Communication Technology Officer
- Principal Human Resource Management and Development Officer
General Requirements for NRF Recruitment 2026
Below are the requirements to enroll in Kenya National Research Fund (NRF) recruitment 2026/2027:
- Applicant applying for Kenya NRF recruitment must be a Kenyan citizen.
- Applicant must possess either a master’s or bachelor’s degree in relevant field of discipline (Accounting, Economics, Business Management etc).
- Applicant must possess a minimum of nine (9) years of working experience
- Applicant applying for the Kenya NRF recruitment must be proficient with the use of computers.
- Applicant for Kenya NRF recruitment must possess a CPA-K certification.
- Applicant for the Kenya NRF recruitment must be a registered member of the ICPAK (Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya).
- Applicant applying for the Kenya NRF recruitment must possess a valid proof of identification.
- Applicant applying for the Kenya NRF recruitment must meet and satisfy the Chapter Six (6) of the Kenyan Constitution.
How to Apply for NRF Recruitment 2026/2027
Interested individuals or prospective applicants are to carefully draft a well detailed application letter, attach scanned copies of required/supportive documents such as academic qualifications Identification Card, Resume/CV (with 3 referees), scan and proceed to submitting your application online by sending all the aforementioned documents to the email: recruitment@nrf.go.ke
All applications must be directed or addressed to Chief Executive Officer, National Research Fund, NACOSTI Plaza, 3rd Floor, Upper Kabete, P. O. Box 26036 – 00100, Nairobi, Kenya.
Deadline for NRF Recruitment 2026
The closing date or deadline for the Kenya National Research Fund (NRF) recruitment hasn’t been fixed yet. Any application submitted after the assigned deadline/closing date will be disqualified.
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