The British High Commission in Nairobi has announced a driver job vacancy under the Ministry of Defence, offering a monthly base salary of KSh 121,205. The position is based at the Defence Section in Nairobi and requires applicants to have at least five years of driving experience within a government, NGO, or corporate setting. The successful candidate will work on a fixed-term contract of 24 months, with the possibility of renewal, and is expected to begin work on November 6, 2026.
To qualify for the position, applicants must hold a valid driving licence with Category C entitlement and a clean Police Clearance Certificate from Kenya's Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI). A minimum of Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) or equivalent is also required. The driver will be responsible for providing transport services for the Defence Section, British Defence Staff, and visiting officials, as well as maintaining the cleanliness and routine maintenance of vehicles.
The post holder will work as part of a two-person team and may be called upon to support the broader British High Commission on a case-by-case basis. Journeys will be confined to destinations within Kenya. The driver will also be responsible for completing official journey documentation and maintaining communication with the Defence Section using provided equipment.
The job is open only to individuals who already hold the right to live and work in Kenya without requiring a work permit. No fees will be charged at any stage of the application process. The base salary is subject to tax and applicable statutory deductions under Kenyan employment law. Interested candidates can access the full job details and submit applications on the UK Government's official recruitment portal before the deadline of October 2, 2026.
Desirable qualifications for the position include experience operating civilian armoured vehicles, familiarity with the Kenyan military and the UK Ministry of Defence, prior work within a diplomatic mission, and a recognised First Aid certificate. Good IT skills and previous engagement with UK government bodies such as the British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK) or the British Peace Support Team (Africa) would also strengthen an application.
In other news, the Kenya Embassy in Washington, D.C. has advertised 13 vacancies across six roles, including drivers, clerks, consular assistants, a receptionist, an administrative assistant, and an accounts assistant. The positions are offered on two-year fixed-term contracts, with applicants required to be US citizens, Green Card holders, or people with valid US work authorisation.
The application deadline for the Kenya Embassy vacancies is October 12, 2026, at 5 pm Eastern Daylight Time. Applications must be submitted via email or post, with canvassing resulting in automatic disqualification. Minimum qualifications range from a high school diploma and relevant experience for most roles to bachelor's or diploma qualifications for the administrative and accounts positions.
Key points
- The UK Embassy in Kenya is offering a driver position with a monthly base salary of KSh 121,205.
- Applicants for the driver position must have at least five years of driving experience and a valid driving licence with Category C entitlement.
- The Kenya Embassy in Washington, D.C. has also advertised 13 vacancies across six roles, including drivers and administrative assistants.
