The Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) has announced 194 internship and apprenticeship opportunities across multiple departments.
In a notice on Wednesday, March 10, KPA invited qualified candidates to fill the open positions by March 27, 2026.
The programme is designed to provide young adults with the opportunity to gain hands-on experience and exposure to the real workplace environment for one year starting in Apri.
“KPA is pleased to announce 194 internship/apprenticeship vacancies across various departments. The objective of the Kenya Ports Authority internship/apprenticeship program is to provide young adults with the opportunity to gain hands-on experience and exposure to the real workplace environment,” the notice reads in part.
To be eligible, applicants must have graduated with a first degree (undergraduate), diploma, or certificate from a recognised institution between January 2023 and December 2025.
Additionally, they must not have previously undertaken any internship programme or gained work experience related to their field of study since graduation, and must not have retired or exited formal employment.
The opportunities are in 22 divisions including Container Terminal Operations, Container Terminal Engineering, ICT, Innovations and Business Process Re-engineering, and Civil Engineering.
Others are Port Electrical Engineering, Marine Engineering, Corporate Communications, Commercial, Insurance Services, Marketing and Human Resources.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates are urged to submit their applications online through the Kenya Ports Authority career portal.
They must complete the form with accurate details, including personal data and educational background.
The Authority warned applicants against canvassing, stating that it would lead to automatic disqualification.
Successful candidates will be expected to serve the full 12-month internship period to benefit from the programme. KPA clarifies that the programme does not guarantee employment after completion.
