Public Communications Officers at Nakuru County Government

Nakuru County Government is hiring Public Communications Officers. You gather, verify, edit, and share information with the public and media, working under guidance. You need a KCSE mean grade C, a Diploma in a relevant field and computer proficiency. If you're ready to inform Nakuru citizens, submit your application to the Nakuru County Public Service Board.

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, ICT, e-GOVERNMENT AND PUBLIC COMMUNICATION

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Pursuant to the provisions of Article 235 of the Constitution of Kenya and Section 59 of the County Governments Act, Cap. 265 of the laws of Kenya, Nakuru County Public Service Board invites applications from qualified Kenyan citizens to fill the following vacant positions:

PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER III (FOUR (4) POSITIONS)

ADVERT NO. 11/2026/04

Basic Salary Scale: Kshs.28,620-37,100 p.m.
Job Group: CPSB 11 (J/G 'H')
Allowances as per the SRC circulars attached to the position
Terms of Employment: Permanent & Pensionable

Qualifications

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

1. Kenya Certificate of Education (KCSE) mean grade C with a minimum of C+ in English or Kiswahili and C in any other relevant subjects or its approved equivalent qualification;
2. Diploma in any of the following disciplines: Journalism, Mass Communication, International Relations, Communication Studies, Public Relations or any other approved equivalent qualifications from a recognized Institution; and
3. Be proficient in computer applications.

Duties and Responsibilities

Information gathering on topical issues within the Department, verifying its authenticity, editing and dispatching the information for dissemination to the public and media under the guidance of a senior officer.

PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER II (ONE (1) POSITION)

ADVERT NO. 11/2026/02

Basic Salary Scale: Kshs.34,420-46,120 p.m.
Job Group: CPSB 10 (J/G 'J')
Allowances: As per the SRC circulars attached to the position
Terms of Employment: Permanent & Pensionable

Qualifications

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

i. Bachelors' degree in any of the following disciplines: Mass Communication, Communication Studies, Journalism, Public Relations, Social Sciences ог any other approved equivalent qualifications from a recognized University;
ii. Good oral and written communication skills in both English and Kiswahili; and
iii. Proficiency in computer applications.

Duties and Responsibilities

i. Gathering information on existing programmes, significant events and the impact on customers and forwarding the same to the head of Department for dissemination;
ii. Editing stories on topical issues in a specific sectoral area;
iii. Work will further entail liaising with media practitioners and the public on issues of mutual concern under the guidance of a senior officer; and
iv. Coordinate documentation of departmental projects and programmes in print and electronic media.

Apply for this vacancy

Deadline: Thursday, May 7, 2026

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