Communications Authority of Kenya Announces Student Attachments in Finance, IT, and Other Fields
- The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has announced a three-month student attachment programme across various departments
- CA said the programme will provide ongoing university students with hands-on experience in the ICT industry
- CA listed the fields and areas of study that are eligible for the opportunities and urged interested students to submit their applications online before the set deadline
Elijah Ntongai, an editor at TUKO.co.ke, has over four years of financial, business, and technology research and reporting experience, providing insights into Kenyan, African, and global trends.
The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has announced a three-month student attachment programme across various departments.
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The authority is offering ongoing university students the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the information, communication and technology (ICT) industry.
As the regulator of Kenya’s ICT industry, the CA oversees telecommunications, cybersecurity, broadcasting, e-commerce, and multimedia and postal and courier services, as well as managing the country’s numbering and frequency spectrum resources.
The authority also administers the Universal Service Fund (USF) and safeguards the rights of ICT service users.
Attachment opportunities available at CA
Students pursuing studies in diverse fields, including human resource management, finance and accounts, supply chain management, information technology, cybersecurity, telecommunications engineering, law, statistics, economics, and corporate communications, are encouraged to apply.
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Eligibility and how to apply for CA attachment opportunities
Applicants must be ongoing students in recognised universities.
Each applicant is required to submit a one-page CV, a cover letter specifying the preferred department, and a letter from their institution confirming current enrolment and support for attachment.
Applications are to be submitted online by August 25 at 5pm East Africa Time.
The CA emphasised that it is an equal opportunity employer and encouraged applications from all qualified Kenyans, including persons with disabilities and those from marginalised communities.
However, the Authority warned that canvassing or failure to attach the required documents would result in automatic disqualification.
Other career opportunities for Kenyans
- The Laikipia County Public Service Board invited applications from Kenyans to fill over 250 vacant positions before the deadline on September 3.
- The Narok County Public Service Board invited applications from Form Four leavers and bachelor's degree holders to fill 180 positions.
- The Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) has announced several top managerial job openings in August 2025.
Is PSC hiring interns?
In other news, the Public Service Commission (PSC) has announced the recruitment of 7,000 interns under the Public Service Internship Programme (PSIP) for the 2025/2026 financial year.
PSC is offering graduates a one-year, non-renewable contract in various ministries, departments, state agencies, and public universities.
The programme, which is part of the government’s youth empowerment agenda, aims to equip young professionals with practical skills, enhance their employability, and expose them to real-world work environments.
Eligible applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree from a recognised university, have graduated no earlier than 2018, and possess strong computer skills.
Applications must be submitted through the commission’s online employment portal by Monday, August 18, 2025.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
