ICT Authority announces 350 internships for graduates: How to apply
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The ICT Authority has announced 350 internship opportunities for recent university graduates under the Presidential Digital Talent Programme (PDTP) Cohort XI for the 2026/2027 intake.
The 12-month programme is designed to equip young ICT professionals with practical workplace experience while providing mentorship and opportunities to develop their technical and professional capabilities.
In an announcement issued on August 18, the ICT Authority invited eligible Kenyan graduates with an interest in information and communication technology (ICT) and public service to apply for the programme.
Successful applicants will be deployed to public and private sector institutions and may be assigned to government institutions or county governments across the country.
Internship positions available
The 350 positions are distributed across five key areas of ICT. They include:
- Network and Digital Infrastructure – 150 positions
- Software Development and Artificial Intelligence – 100 positions
- Information Security – 50 positions
- Data Analytics – 50 positions
- Multimedia and Digital Marketing – 50 positions
“The ICT Authority invites qualified recent university graduates to apply for the Presidential Digital Talent Program (PDTP) Cohort XI Intake. Through this transformative initiative, the Government is looking for young, talented Kenyans with a passion for ICT and Public Service to undergo a structured 12-month internship program in both the public and private sectors,” read part of the announcement.
Requirements
Applicants must meet a number of requirements to be considered for the programme.
They must be Kenyan citizens aged between 21 and 29 years and must have graduated from a recognised institution within the past two years, from January 2024.
Candidates are required to have obtained a First Class or Upper Second Class Honours degree, or an equivalent qualification.
Graduates who are expected to complete their studies by December 2026 may also apply. However, they must submit a signed and stamped recommendation letter from their university confirming their expected qualification.
Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree in ICT, Engineering or a related field. Eligible disciplines include Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Telecommunications and related areas.
Candidates must also demonstrate relevant knowledge or skills in at least one of the programme’s five focus areas.
In addition, applicants must be unemployed and must not have previously participated in a Government of Kenya internship programme.
Successful candidates must be prepared to work on a full-time basis and accept deployment to any government institution or county government across Kenya’s 47 counties.
How to apply
Interested graduates are required to submit their applications online through the Digitalent portal.
Applicants must complete the application form and upload all documents specified in the form. The ICT Authority has cautioned candidates to ensure that their applications are complete, as incomplete submissions will not be considered.
The application deadline is midnight on Monday, September 7, 2026. Only candidates who are shortlisted will be contacted for interviews.
Reporting originally appeared via Bizna Kenya. Read the full source for additional context.