Kenya will take 50,000 young interns into the public service from January, up from 8,000
Head of Public Service Felix Koskei says the placements will give graduates real work experience alongside mentors.
Nairobi — Kenya plans to expand its Public Service Internship Programme from 8,000 places to 50,000 from January 2027, the Head of Public Service, Felix Koskei, has said.
Koskei announced the expansion during a meeting with the Ministry of Public Service, Human Capital Development and Special Programmes. It follows a presidential directive to create more chances for young Kenyans to gain practical experience, build professional skills and become more employable.
"Our young people need opportunities to put their training into practice, gain work experience and build their careers," Koskei said.
Learning on the job
Interns will work alongside experienced public officers, learn from mentors and serve citizens. The skills they gain are meant to help them find jobs or start their own businesses afterwards.
The meeting also discussed how to strengthen human resource management and accountability across the public service so that Kenyans receive timely and efficient services.
Source: KBC, November 2026.
