The Media Council of Kenya (MCK) has opened applications for its 2026 attachment programme targeting students pursuing diploma and degree programmes in journalism, Media Studies, or Corporate Communication.
In a notice on Tuesday, March 31, MCK said the three-month programme running from May to July 2026 is designed to provide journalism and communication students with practical work experience to prepare them for the job market.
“The Media Council of Kenya (MCK), in partnership with recognised media houses, runs a media industrial attachment programme. The programme is designed to provide journalism and communication students with practical work experience before graduation and to prepare them for the job market,” reads the notice in part.
Eligibility and requirements
The programme is open to students pursuing a degree or diploma in Journalism, Media Studies, Communications, Digital Communication, or Corporate Communication.
To qualify, one must be a final-year student who need a credit unit or grade to graduate from a recognised university or college.
Applicants are required to present a recommendation letter from the university or college, issued within the last two months, clearly stating the period for which the placement is required.
Other requirements include academic transcripts for the current academic year, a valid Student Identification Card, and a valid MCK Student Press Card 2026.
Applicants are also required to provide a sample of their journalistic work, such as published online content or school projects.
Successful applicants will be placed in recognised media and communication outlets across the country in various divisions, including print, broadcast, production, and digital content creation.
How to apply
Interested and qualified students are required to submit applications through the MCK online portal and use the subject line “Industrial Attachment Application – May–July 2026.”
Application deadline is Wednesday, 8th April 2026 at Midnight.
“The Media Council of Kenya does not solicit payments or recruit through agents or agencies,” MCK stated.
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