In a bold move aimed at bridging the gap between graduation and employment, the Public Service Commission (PSC) has unveiled 4,000 internship opportunities targeting recent diploma and degree holders.
The paid internships, announced this week, fall under the Ministry of Lands, Public Works, Housing and Urban Development, specifically through the State Department for Housing and Urban Development.
This fresh recruitment drive—labelled Cohort 1—is part of the government’s wider effort to bring young professionals into national development projects, especially those aligned with the Affordable Housing Programme.
Opportunities Across 41 Fields
The internships cut across 41 professional areas, with Architecture (300 positions), Construction Management (250), Civil Engineering (200) and Quantity Surveying (200) topping the list.
Other fields include Urban and Regional Planning, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Interior Design, Environmental Science, ICT, Law, Communications, Digital Marketing, and Economics.
While many of the roles are technical in nature, there are also positions for Human Resource, Supply Chain Management, Data Entry Clerks, and Accountants.
More specialised slots—though limited in number—have also been listed, including internships in Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Plumbing Inspection, and Gas/Refrigeration Systems.
“This programme is about capacity-building and practical experience,” said a senior official at PSC who spoke to The Nation. “We want to see these young people applying their training to real challenges, particularly in infrastructure and urban development.”
Who Can Apply
Applicants must meet three key conditions:
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Hold a diploma or degree from a recognised institution in one of the listed fields.
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Have graduated in 2018 or later.
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Demonstrate basic computer skills.
Applications must be submitted online via the official PSC job portal at www.psckjobs.go.ke or via the commission’s main website www.publicservice.go.ke.
The deadline for submissions is 6th September 2025.
Internship Terms
The internship will run for 12 months and is non-renewable. Interns will be entitled to a monthly stipend, though the exact amount will be determined by the government.
Participants will also receive official certification upon completion—a recognition that could prove useful in securing permanent employment in the public or private sector.
The PSC has urged all eligible graduates not to miss out on what it calls a “transformative opportunity” to gain relevant experience in one of Kenya’s most ambitious national programmes.
As the country works to plug a widening skills gap and tackle unemployment among youth, such efforts offer a glimmer of hope to thousands of young Kenyans seeking a foothold in the job market.