20 Best Paying Government Jobs in Kenya
Government jobs in Kenya often offer stability, benefits, and competitive salaries. Here are 20 of the highest-paying government positions:
1. High Court Judge
- One of the most prestigious and well-compensated positions in the Kenyan judiciary.
2. Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP)
- The head of the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, responsible for prosecuting criminal cases.
3. Cabinet Secretary
- A member of the Kenyan Cabinet, responsible for a specific government department.
4. Principal Secretary
- The most senior civil servant in a government ministry.
5. Auditor General
- The head of the Office of the Auditor General, responsible for auditing government accounts.
6. Director General of the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
- The head of the Kenya Revenue Authority, responsible for collecting taxes.
7. Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of a State Corporation
- The head of a government-owned corporation.
8. Ambassador
- A senior diplomat representing Kenya in a foreign country.
9. Permanent Secretary
- A senior civil servant in a government ministry.
10. Commissioner of Police
- The head of the National Police Service.
11. Director of Criminal Investigations (DCI)
- The head of the Directorate of Criminal Investigations.
12. Judge of the Court of Appeal
- A judge in the second-highest court in Kenya.
13. Director of the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA)
- The head of the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority.
14. Director of the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS)
- The head of the Kenya Wildlife Service.
15. Director of the Kenya Meteorological Department (KMD)
- The head of the Kenya Meteorological Department.
16. Director of the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA)
- The head of the Kenya National Highways Authority.
17. Director of the Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC)
- The head of the Kenya Pipeline Company.
18. Director of the Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC)
- The head of the Kenya Power and Lighting Company.
19. Director of the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS)
- The head of the Kenya Bureau of Standards.
20. Director of the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS)
- The head of the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics.
Please note that salaries can vary depending on factors such as experience, qualifications, and the specific position.