The ICT Authority has invited young Kenyans to apply for the Presidential Digital Talent Programme (PDTP) Cohort X Intake.
In a public notice issued on Tuesday, August 26, the government says the 12-month internship is designed to equip graduates with skills in ICT and public service.
“The objective of the program is to develop and prepare young ICT graduates to take up employment opportunities that come up in the ICT as well as other sectors,” the notice reads.
The programme will place successful applicants in both public and private sector institutions for workplace experience, mentorship, and professional networking.
The window is open up to the midnight of September 15.
There are 150 chances in Network and Digital Infrastructure, 100 slots in Software Development and Artificial Intelligence, 50 slots in Information Security, 50 vacancies in Multimedia (Graphic Design) and Digital Marketing while Data Analytics has another 50.
Applicants must have graduated with First or Upper Second-Class Honours (or equivalent) since January 2023. Those awaiting graduation by December 2025 must provide a stamped and signed recommendation from their university.
The programme targets graduates in ICT or fields such as electrical, electronics, telecoms, systems/software, and computer engineering. Candidates will be required to demonstrate technical skills in their specialisations during interviews.
Applicants must be aged between 21 and 29 years, unemployed, and not having participated in another government internship. Successful candidates must also be willing to work full-time in national and county governments.
Applications are done through https://recruitment.digitalent.go.ke/.
