Vacancy title:
Legal Officer II

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Logistics, Category: Legal, Civil & Government]

Jobs at:
Kenya National Highways Authority

Deadline of this Job:
Monday, March 2 2026

Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi

Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, February 10 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Background

The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) is a State Corporation established under the Kenya Roads Act, 2007 and operating under the Ministry of Roads and Transport. The Authority is mandated to manage, develop, rehabilitate, and maintain national trunk roads across Kenya, ensuring safe, efficient, and sustainable transport infrastructure that supports economic growth and national development.

In line with its statutory mandate and ongoing institutional strengthening, KeNHA invites applications from suitably qualified and competent persons to fill multiple vacant positions on permanent and pensionable terms of service. These roles span technical, professional, administrative, legal, planning, and support functions that are critical to the effective delivery of the Authority’s mandate.

This recruitment presents an opportunity for professionals seeking long-term public service careers within a structured, performance-driven, and accountability-focused government institution.

Responsibilities

The Legal Officer II provides operational legal support across various departments.

Responsibilities include drafting and reviewing contracts and legal documents; supporting litigation and arbitration processes; conducting legal research; advising departments on legal and regulatory compliance; supporting land acquisition and compensation processes; preparing legal opinions; and maintaining legal records and case files.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure

Interested candidates who meet the requirements detailed in the respective job descriptions should submit their applications online using the official link provided below:

Detailed job descriptions and requirements are available on the KeNHA website at www.kenha.co.ke.

All applications must be submitted no later than 2nd March, 2026 at 5.00 p.m. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.

KeNHA is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Women, persons with disabilities, and candidates from marginalized communities are encouraged to apply. Applicants with disabilities are requested to indicate their status on the application form.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya and will be expected to present clearance documents from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission, Kenya Revenue Authority, Higher Education Loans Board, National Police Service, and the Credit Reference Bureau during the interview stage. These documents are not required at the point of application.

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