The Public Service Commission (PSC) of Kenya has officially opened applications for the eighth cohort of its Public Service Internship Programme (PSIP).

The year-long paid internship, targeting graduates from 2018 and earlier, aims to provide hands-on experience across government ministries, departments, state agencies, and public universities.

With a deadline set for August 18, 2025, the initiative has sparked both hope and skepticism among Kenyan youth grappling with high unemployment rates.

Public Service Internship Programme

The PSIP, launched in 2016, seeks to bridge the skills gap for young graduates while offering a stipend and a certificate upon completion.

Since its inception, the program has placed over 20,000 interns in public service roles.

However, a 2022 study by the Institute of Economic Affairs revealed that only 15% of participants transitioned to permanent employment, raising questions about its long-term impact.

With youth unemployment at 39.1% for ages 15-34 according to the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (2023), the program is seen by some as a critical lifeline, while others label it a “formality” with little promise of stable jobs.PSC’s announcement highlights eligibility criteria, including a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a recognized university, proficiency in computer applications, and no prior public service internship experience.

How to apply for PSC internship

Interested candidates via been urged to submit their applications thought the PSC portal.

The application process, accessible via the PSC portal, has already faced technical challenges, with users reporting errors and urging updates to the system.

As applications roll in, the PSC faces pressure to address technical glitches, clarify selection processes, and respond to allegations of bias.

Whether PSIP Cohort VIII will mark a turning point in youth employment or reinforce existing frustrations remains to be seen.

For now, Kenya’s young graduates watch closely, balancing hope with cautious skepticism.

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The Public Service Commission (PSC) has announced 256 job opportunities in various departments.

In a notice published in Tuesday’s edition of My Gov, the commission advertised different job vacancies that are available for qualified candidates to apply.

In the department of national treasury,  the commission is seeking to recruit two senior deputy directors, 8 deputy directors and 5 assistant directors in macro and fiscal policy.

The  State Department of Economic Planning is looking for a Director General in economic planning, a secretary for economic planning, monitoring evaluation and partnerships and a secretary for economic planning development, planning & policy.

The Immigration Services is seeking to recruit a secretary integrated population registration services and a secretary, civil registration services.

PSC jobs application process

Interested applicants are required to make their applications online through the commission website, www.publicservice.go.ke or the jobs portal www.psckjobs.go.ke

More positions are available in the department of Correctional Services, including 8 directors-probation, 3 deputy directors and 13 assistant directors in the same field.

The commission is also seeking to recruit a director-general in foreign affairs- political and diplomatic affairs, a secretary of foreign service management and 20 deputy director generals of foreign service management in the department of foreign ministry.

PSC Broadcast and Telecommunication jobs

In Broadcast and Telecommunication, three positions are available, including that of a secretary in information and broadcasting, a secretary in public communication and a secretary in telecommunication and postal services.

Applicants are advised to obtain more information of the posts and mode of applications in the commission website.

In the wildlife department, there are opportunities for 1 director & 4 assistant directors in wildlife policy and strategy and 2 assistant directors in wildlife services.

The commission also announced 2 posts for secretary fisheries and blue economy in the Blue Economy and Fisheries State Department and 2 more for a director government clearing services in Shipping & Maritime Affairs.

Meanwhile, gender and Affirmative Action is seeking to recruit two deputy directors, gender,  while Technical Vocational Education & Training (TVET) is looking for two secretaries in technical and vocational education.

Two other positions are up for grabs in the state department of Public Works, including that of a chief architect and a secretary- national building inspectorate.

“In the department of Housing and Urban Development, vacancies available are of director- housing infrastructure (1), director-urban governance, management and resilience (1), deputy director in housing infrastructure (3), civil servant housing scheme (5) & estate management (3),” the notice said.

More available positions are chief superintending building surveyor (9), architect (3), quantity surveyor (2), engineers- structural (2) in electrical (1) & mechanical (1), deputy director- urban governance, management & resilience (2), metropolitan planning & environment (2), urban development (1) and land surveys (1).

The commission via the notice further announced jobs for a senior superintending engineer (civil& structural), a senior principal superintending quantity surveyor, 7 assistant directors slum upgrading, 7 in civil servants housing scheme, 6 in housing infrastructure and 9 in estate management.

“We are looking for senior principal superintending architect (2), assistant director- urban governance, management and resilience (4) & urban development (8), Metropolitan planning and environment (8) and an assistant- director land surveys (1),” said the notice.

A position of deputy director is available in air transport. Two other positions of deputy director for parliamentary affairs are also available.

In the irrigation department, 12 vacancies are available for deputy director irrigation development coordination, quality assurance and licensing, climate resilience for water & food security and superintendent engineer.

Applications should be received on or before April 22, 2025 5 pm latest.

Qualified candidates can apply for 23 positions of senior deputy director physical planning, deputy chief land registrar, assistant directors in physical planning, land valuation and cartography.

In the state department of energy, opportunities are available for a secretary- electrical power development & one in geo exploration, a chief engineer- electrical, principal superintending engineer- electrical & one in mechanical.

Six positions are available for deputy director renewable energy with others including superintending electrical and mechanical engineer, deputy director – renewable energy, senior principal superintending geologist, chief principal geophysicist & geo chemist, assistant director- renewable energy and principal geo-chemist.

Other positions to apply for are chief superintending geologist (3), electrical engineers (4) and mechanical engineers(1).

The commission further warned of fraudsters soliciting bribes from the public while masquerading as staff.

“Public Service Commission does not charge any fees for job application, shortlisting, interviews or appointments,” the notice stated.

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