PSC Announces 6,000 Internship Vacancies for Kenyan Graduates, Applications Close November 9

The Public Service Commission (PSC) has announced 6,000 internship opportunities under the second cohort of the Affordable Housing Programme (AHP), targeting Kenyan graduates with qualifications in construction, engineering, housing, planning and other professional fields.

The recruitment is being undertaken through the State Department for Housing and Urban Development under the Ministry of Lands, Public Works, Housing and Urban Development.

According to a public notice published in MyGov on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, the opportunities are intended to provide graduates with practical experience at Affordable Housing Programme project sites across the country.

Interested candidates have until November 9, 2026, to submit their applications through the PSC’s official online recruitment platforms.

PSC Affordable Housing Programme internship requirements

To qualify for the internship programme, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Hold a bachelor’s degree or diploma in a relevant field from a recognised university.
• Have graduated in 2020 or later.
• Demonstrate computer proficiency.
• Have not previously benefited from a similar government internship programme.

Successful applicants will serve for 12 months on a non-renewable basis and receive a stipend at a rate determined by the government.

Upon completing the programme, interns will be awarded certificates by the State Department for Housing and Urban Development.

Duties of Affordable Housing Programme interns

Those selected will be deployed to Affordable Housing Programme project sites across the country, where they will undertake duties assigned by their supervisors.

The interns will also be expected to document the skills and experience gained during their placement and participate in mentorship activities organised under the programme.

The placements are designed to expose graduates to practical work in their respective professional disciplines.

List of PSC internship vacancies and positions

The supplied recruitment notice lists opportunities across technical, professional and administrative fields, including architecture, engineering, construction, property management and urban planning.

The table below reproduces the reported positions and figures from the supplied article.

Editorial note: The supplied article reports 6,000 internship positions, but it does not provide figures for valuers or inspectors of plumbing and drainage. The other listed figures already total 6,000, so the original vacancy schedule should be checked before the figures are presented as a verified breakdown of all positions.

How to apply for PSC internship vacancies

Eligible graduates are required to submit their applications online through the Public Service Commission’s official recruitment platforms:

• Public Service Commission website
• PSC Jobs portal

Applicants should consult the official vacancy announcement for the specific application instructions and supporting documents required for their chosen positions.

Application deadline: November 9, 2026.

Candidates are encouraged to submit their applications before the deadline and ensure that their academic qualifications match the requirements for the positions they seek.

Source: Public Service Commission recruitment notice published through MyGov, as cited in the supplied article.

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