The Parliamentary Service Commission (PSC) has cancelled its recent recruitment drive for Security Warden II positions, just weeks after inviting applications from qualified candidates.
In a public notice published in local dailies on Monday, PSC, through the Clerk of the Senate, announced the withdrawal of the job advertisement that had appeared on July 1, 2025.
“Notice is hereby given that the advertisement by the Parliamentary Service Commission below for the position of Security Warden II (PSC 4) PSC/PJS/01/2025, which was published on July 1, has been cancelled,” the notice read, adding that any inconvenience caused was “highly regretted.”
The now-withdrawn advert had sought to fill 38 vacancies for Security Wardens tasked with safeguarding parliamentary premises. Duties outlined in the job description included manning security checkpoints, screening visitors, operating security equipment, and controlling both vehicle and pedestrian access at parliamentary gates.
Additional responsibilities included monitoring surveillance systems, maintaining the occurrence book, providing first aid where necessary, and responding to security incidents in a timely manner.
To qualify, applicants were required to have a minimum Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) grade of D+, have completed paramilitary training, and possess at least three years’ experience in a uniformed service.
The recruitment process, which was scheduled to close on July 15, 2025, allowed for applications to be submitted physically to PSC offices at County Hall, Nairobi, or via email. Candidates were expected to include a cover letter, completed PSC job application form, and copies of academic and professional testimonials.
The Commission did not provide reasons for cancelling the process, nor did it indicate whether the positions would be re-advertised in the future. The move leaves many prospective applicants in uncertainty, especially those who had already prepared or submitted their applications.
The cancellation comes amid increasing public interest in parliamentary job openings, which often attract high numbers of applicants due to the perceived job security and benefits associated with working for the Commission.
With no official explanation given, speculation is likely to continue until PSC provides further clarification on the fate of the 38 Security Warden vacancies.
