Overview
- Experience: Not Specified
- Min. Education level: Certificate
- Specialism: Accounting, Commerce or Finance / Actuarial Science / Architecture ,Building, Design or Construction / Business Information Technology (BIT) / Civil Engineering / Criminology/Security Studies / Data Analytics / Data Science / Economics or Statistics / Electrical & Electronic Engineering / Electrician / Environmental Health Sciences / HR & Administration / Insurance / IT or Computer Science / Journalism & Communication / Law / Marine Engineering / Maritime / Mechanical Engineering / Mechatronic Engineering / Nautical Science or Marine Related / Occupational Health and Safety / Procurement & Logistics / Public or External Relations / Public/Community Health / Purchasing & Supply Chain / Records Information Management / Research / Risk Management / Social Sciences / Transport
- Deadline: Friday, March 27, 2026
Vacancy Description
Kickstart your career with Kenya Ports Authority! We’re offering 194 paid internships/apprenticeships across various departments, starting April 2026. If you’re a recent graduate eager to gain hands-on experience in a leading maritime organization, this is your chance. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to grow and contribute to a world-class port. Apply now and set sail towards a brighter future!
Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) is mandated to manage and operate all scheduled seaports and Inland Waterway ports in Kenya. It is responsible for the operation and management of the Port of Mombasa, the Port of Lamu, scheduled seaports including Malindi, Kilifi, Mtwapa, Kiunga, Shimoni, Vanga, Ngomeni and Kiunga; the inland waterways – Kisumu Port and other inland jetties including Kendu Bay, Kowuor, Homa Bay, Mbita, Karungu, Muhuru, Mfangano, Asembo Bay, Usenge and Port Victoria; the Inland Container Depots in Nairobi, Naivasha and Kisumu as well as marketing liaison offices in Uganda, Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo that cater for the transit countries.
As a leading maritime organization in the region, KPA plays a vital role in facilitating trade, promoting economic growth and connecting Kenya to the world.
The KPA’s Mission is “to provide efficient and competitive port services to facilitate global trade”.
Our Vision is “World Class Ports of Choice”.
Our core values are Customer Focus, Integrity, Teamwork, Care and Innovation.
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 following are the available opportunities for a maximum period of one year (12 months), effective from April 2026.
| No. | QUALIFICATION | DIVISION | No. REQUIRED |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Degree/Diploma in Maritime Transport and Logistics/Maritime Management. | Container Terminal Operations | 10 |
| 2. | Degree/Diploma in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering/Government Trade Tests II or III or Certificate of Experiential Learning. | Container Terminal Engineering | 12 |
| 3. | Degree/Diploma in Information Technology/Business Information Technology. | Information Communication Technology, Innovations & Business Process Re-Engineering | 12 |
| 4. | Degree/Diploma in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering/Government Trade Tests II or III or Certificate of Experiential Learning. | Port Electrical Engineering | 12 |
| 5. | Bachelor/Diploma in Civil Engineering/Government Trade Tests II or III or Certificate of Experiential Learning. | Civil Engineering | 12 |
| 6. | Degree/Diploma in Marine Engineering/Mechatronics/Government Trade Tests II or III or Certificate of Experiential Learning. | Marine Engineering | 12 |
| 7. | Degree in Health, Safety & Environment/Public Health/Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health | Safety, Health & Environment | 7 |
| 8. | Degree in Procurement/Supply Chain Management/Logistics/Supply Chain & Sustainability | Supply Chain Management/ Contract Management | 9 |
| 9. | Degree/Diploma in Human Resource Management/Social Sciences. | Human Resource | 6 |
| 10. | Degree/Diploma in Civil Engineering/Building and Construction/Government Trade Tests II or III or Certificate of Experiential Learning. | Project Development | 12 |
| 11. | Degree in Actuarial Science/Risk Management & Insurance/Maritime Insurance. | Commercial/Insurance Services | 6 |
| 12. | Degree/Diploma in Public Relations /Journalism/Communication. | Corporate Communication | 5 |
| 13. | Degree in Economics/Statistics/Research/Data Science/Analytics. | Research, Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation | 6 |
| 14. | Degree in Marketing Management/Business Administration/Advertisement/Digital Marketing | Marketing, Cruise & Customer Experience | 3 |
| 15. | Degree/Diploma/Certificate in Early Childhood Development and Education/Archives and Records Management | Administration | 6 |
| 16. | Diploma in Nautical Science/Certificates of Competence in Maritime Operations. | Ferry Operations | 10 |
| 17. | Degree/Diploma in Marine/ Mechanical Engineering/Mechatronics/Government Trade Tests II or III or Certificate of Experiential Learning. | Ferry Maintenance | 10 |
| 18. | Degree/Diploma in Criminology & Security Management/Bachelor of Science in cybersecurity | Security Services | 11 |
| 19. | Degree/Diploma Electrical/Mechanical Engineering/Government Trade Tests II or III or Certificate of Experiential Learning. | Conventional Cargo Engineering | 10 |
| 20. | Degree/Diploma Electrical/Mechanical Engineering/Government Trade Tests II or III or Certificate of Experiential Learning. | Conventional Cargo Engineering | 10 |
| 21. | Degree/Diploma in Maritime Transport and Logistics/Maritime Management and related courses. | Conventional Cargo Operations | 9 |
| 22. | Degree/Diploma in Law & Records Management. | Litigation & Disputes | 4 |
| 23. | Degree in Commerce/Financial Management. | Financial/Management Accounting | 10 |
| Total | 194 | ||
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
To qualify, an applicant must:
- Must be a Kenyan citizen, not more than 27 years old.
- Must have graduated with a first degree (undergraduate), diploma, or certificate from a recognized institution between January 2023 and December 2025.
- Have not undertaken any internship program or been exposed to any work experience related to their area of study since graduation.
- Not having retired or exited from formal employment.
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