| Presidential Digital Talent Programme |
The Information Communication and Technology (ICT) Authority has announced 400 internship opportunities under the Presidential Digital Talent Programme (Digitalent) Cohort X intake.
The announcement, published in My Gov on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, outlines that the one-year programme is designed exclusively for recent university graduates.
It will be implemented across both public and private sector institutions, with the aim of developing and preparing young ICT graduates for employment in various industries.
“The ICT Authority invites suitable recent university graduates to apply for the Presidential Digital Talent Programme (PDTP) Cohort X Intake,” the advertisement stated.
“Through this transformative initiative, the Government is looking for young, talented Kenyans with a passion for ICT and Public Service to undergo a structured 12-month internship programme in both the public and private sectors.”
The programme offers participants the opportunity to gain valuable workplace experience, expand their knowledge base, benefit from mentorship, refine career goals, and establish professional networks.
| Presidential Digital Talent Programme |
A total of 400 positions are available, distributed across key specialisations: Network and Digital Infrastructure (150 positions), Software Development and Artificial Intelligence (100 positions), Information Security (50 positions), Multimedia and Digital Marketing (50 positions), and Data Analytics (50 positions).
Eligibility requirements stipulate that applicants must have graduated within the last two years, from January 2023 onwards, with at least First or Upper Second-Class Honours in ICT-related or engineering disciplines.
Those expecting to graduate by December 2025 may also apply, provided they submit a stamped and signed recommendation letter from their university confirming their projected degree classification.
Candidates must be Kenyan citizens aged between 21 and 29 years, unemployed, and must not have previously participated in any government internship programme.
They should also be prepared to take up full-time placements in government organisations across all 47 counties.
Applications are to be submitted through the ICT Authority’s online portal, with the deadline set for Monday, September 15, 2025.
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