- The Public Service Commission has announced 1,000 internship vacancies under the Digital Literacy Programme Cohort Five, targeting ICT and education graduates.
- Applicants must have graduated in 2022 or later with relevant ICT or education qualifications, and be willing to accept deployment to any sub-county education office.
- The 12-month, non-renewable internship will pay a government stipend, with applications due online through the PSC jobs portal by October 5, 2026.
A fresh recruitment drive by the Public Service Commission has sent hundreds of unemployed graduates scrambling to cyber cafes as they seek a chance to join the education sector.
The Commission has announced 1,000 internship vacancies under the Ministry of Education’s State Department for Basic Education, attracting ICT and education graduates across the country. A spot check at cyber cafes showed young people preparing and submitting their applications after the vacancies were announced.
In Bomet County, Nelly Chelangat from Sotik and Carolyne from Konoin said the opportunity had come at a time when they were still struggling to find employment after graduating in 2022. “We have been jobless since we graduated in 2022. We are hoping to succeed this time and get an opportunity to serve,” they said. The two also urged authorities to ensure fairness in the recruitment process, saying they were willing to take up assignments anywhere in the country.
The vacancies are part of Cohort Five of the Digital Literacy Programme (DLP), with successful candidates expected to be deployed to schools at the sub-county level. The interns will help primary schools implement digital learning and allow graduates to gain practical skills in ICT and education.
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Applicants must have graduated in 2022 or later and possess a Bachelor’s degree in Education specialising in ICT, a Bachelor’s degree in ICT, a Diploma in ICT or a Diploma in ICT Integration in Education from a recognised institution. The PSC says applicants should know about networking and infrastructure, application development, information security and project management. They must also demonstrate the ability to integrate ICT into education, especially in e-learning and digital content development.
Those recruited will support e-learning and content development, train teachers on digital literacy devices and assist schools in improving digital learning. Their duties will also include helping teachers integrate ICT into teaching, learning and assessment; promoting safe, secure and ethical use of technology; supporting innovations in digital learning; and providing first-line ICT support and maintenance.
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The internship will last 12 months and will not be renewable. The government will pay interns a stipend at a rate determined by the State Department for Basic Education. Successful participants will receive an internship certificate after completing the programme.
The PSC says applicants must be willing to work full-time and accept deployment to any sub-county education office. Those who have previously benefited from a similar government internship programme will not be considered. The application deadline is October 5, 2026, with applications to be submitted online through the Public Service Commission jobs portal.
By Kimutai Langat
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