The Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) has announced 194 internship opportunities across various departments for a period of up to 12 months, starting in April 2026.
In a March 10 notice, KPA said the programme is designed to equip young people with hands-on skills and exposure to real-world work environments in the maritime and logistics sectors.
“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,” read part of the notice.
KPA stated that the internship programme is part of its efforts to support youth development and build capacity in the maritime and logistics sectors.
All applications must be submitted on or before March 27, 2026.
Kenya Ports Authority Opens Internship Vacancies Across Departments
The internship programme offers opportunities across departments; each aligned with specific fields of study.
Below is a table showing the open vacancies:
| No. | Qualification | Division | No. Required |
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| 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 / 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 / Certificate of Experiential Learning | Port Electrical Engineering | 12 |
| 5 | Bachelor/Diploma in Civil Engineering / Government Trade Tests II or III / Certificate of Experiential Learning | Civil Engineering | 12 |
| 6 | Degree/Diploma in Marine Engineering / Mechatronics / Government Trade Tests II or III / Certificate of Experiential Learning | Marine Engineering | 12 |
| 7 | Degree in Health, Safety & Environment / Public Health / 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 / 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 / Certificate of Experiential Learning | Ferry Maintenance | 10 |
| 18 | Degree/Diploma in Criminology & Security Management / Cybersecurity | Security Services | 11 |
| 19 | Degree/Diploma in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering / Government Trade Tests II or III / Certificate of Experiential Learning | Conventional Cargo Engineering | 10 |
| 20 | Degree/Diploma in Maritime Transport and Logistics / Maritime Management | Conventional Cargo Operations | 9 |
| 21 | Degree/Diploma in Law & Records Management | Litigation & Disputes | 4 |
| 22 | Degree in Commerce / Financial Management | Financial / Management Accounting | 10 |
| Total | 194 |
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Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the internship, applicants must:
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Be a Kenyan citizen and not older than 27 years.
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Have graduated with a first degree, diploma, or certificate from a recognized institution between January 2023 and December 2025.
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Not have participated in any internship or gained work experience in their field of study since graduation.
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Not have retired or exited from formal employment.
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How to Apply
Interested applicants should apply online only via the Kenya Ports Authority career portal: https://forms.office.com/r/1awDBvkMqZ.
Fill in the following in the Google form:
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First Name – Enter your first name.
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Second Name – Enter your middle name.
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Last Name – Enter your surname.
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Age – Enter your age (must be less than 28 years).
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Gender – Select your gender from the options provided.
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Person Living with Disability (PWD) – Indicate Yes or No.
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Identification Number – Enter your ID number (numeric value).
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Telephone / Mobile Number – Enter a valid phone number (numeric value).
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Email Address – Enter a valid email address.
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County of Origin – Select your home county from the drop-down list.
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Ethnicity – Select your ethnicity from the provided options.
The Authority stated that it will not offer employment after completion of the internship program.
Successful candidates are required to complete the full 12-month internship to gain the intended benefits of the program.
Incomplete applications will not be considered, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Kenya Ports Authority stated that it is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from differently abled persons.
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Degree/diploma in maritime transport and logistics/maritime management
I study Human Resource management under certificate level. Having done in it am currently working as store keeper in a certain company here in lamu in order to get money for paying fees
Having ambition in the field of human resource I would like to be interned in your field inorder to be more knowledge equipped and shapened
Am here looking for your positive response towards my field of study
Good evening sir/madam,
Am interested to be an intern at Kenya Port Authority as a Supply Chain Manager, my request plz
I’ll be proud to get a positive response plz 🙏
Good day
Yours sincerely,
Stacy Omuya