Kiambu County Launches Recruitment for 300 Registered Nurses Amid Health Facility Expansion
Kiambu County seeks 300 Registered Nurse III on contract to bolster healthcare as new facilities near completion. Applications close August 28, 2026.
By John Mtongoi Newsroom
August 20, 2026
2 min read
Kiambu County Government has opened recruitment for 300 Registered Nurse III positions to strengthen its healthcare workforce in line with ongoing expansion of county health facilities.
Advertised by the Kiambu County Public Service Board, these roles fall under Job Group 11 and will be offered on contract terms. Eligible candidates must be Kenyan citizens holding a diploma in Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing or Kenya Registered Midwifery, along with a valid practising license from the Nursing Council of Kenya.
Prospective applicants are required to submit their applications in person at the County Public Service Board offices located in Thika Sub-County before the deadline on August 28, 2026.
Background and Context
The recruitment drive follows a pledge by Governor Kimani Wamatangi during the 2026 Nurses Week celebrations to hire more nursing staff to manage increasing patient loads due to the county's growing population.
Governor Wamatangi commended nurses for their commitment, especially during recent industrial actions, highlighting measures such as promotions and prompt salary payments aimed at enhancing health workers' welfare.
At the same event, Githunguri Ward MCA and Health Committee Chair Joseph Muhia Kamau emphasized the need to increase nursing staff to meet rising demand. Nurse Martha Mburu also pointed out disparities in staffing levels across facilities, citing an example where one center had 183 nurses while another operated with just two supported by partners, calling for more hires to reduce burnout and improve care quality.
Health Infrastructure Expansion
The recruitment coincides with the county's ongoing efforts to enhance health infrastructure. According to the 2026 County Fiscal Strategy Paper, facilities such as Kahawa Sukari, Thogoto, Karuri, Gachororo, Ndenderu-Ruaka, Ndumberi, Gathiga, and Ndeiya are nearing completion. The county aims to finalize and operationalize additional health centers to broaden access to medical services.
