Applications are now open for the 2024 Government of Kenya Presidential Digital Talent Programme. The objective of the programme is to develop and prepare young ICT graduates to take up employment opportunities that come up in the ICT as well as other sectors. The program provides participants an excellent opportunity to gain workplace experience, expand knowledge, mentorship, refine career goals and build professional networks in the areas of: Networks & Digital Infrastructure, Software Development & IA, Information Security, Data Analytics and Multimedia (ICT Graphics) & Digital Marketing.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants MUST have graduated and attained First or Upper Second-Class Honors (or the equivalent) from a recognized institution in the last two years (from January 2022).
If waiting graduation (till December 2024), provide a recommendation/reference letter from the University stamped & signed by the University indicating First or Upper Second-Class Honors to be awarded.
Recent graduates in BSc. ICT or Engineering (Electrical & Electronics, Telecommunication, Software, Security) – The graduates must have thorough knowledge in the core areas of specialization; Networks & Digital Infrastructure, Software Development & IA, Information Security, Data Analytics and Multimedia (ICT Graphics) & Digital Marketing. The Applicant may be required to demonstrate technical competencies on their core of specialization prior to the interview.
Should NOT have undertaken any other Internship program in the government and is Unemployed
Applicants should be willing and ready to be deployed in any government organization (MCDAs) within the 47 counties on a full time basis from 8:00am – 5:00pm.
Females, persons with disability and graduates from ASAL regions are encouraged to apply.
Application Procedure:
All applications MUST be completed and submitted online through recruitment.digitalent.go.ke.
A duly completed application form must be submitted online via the portal; no paper-based or email applications will be accepted.
Applicants should submit the correct information. provides that a person who gives false or misleading information to the Secretariat is, on conviction, liable to a fine not exceeding Kshs. 200,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding two years or to both such fine and imprisonment.
Applicants must attach all required documents (Copies National ID card/Passport, Passport Size Photo, KCSE certificate, Degree Certificate, Receipt/ Certificate of good conduct)
Only Applications that are Completed and Successfully submitted within the 21 days of calendar starting from the date of advertise will be accepted.
For More Information:
Application Deadline: September 16, 2024
Visit the Official Webpage of the Government of Kenya Presidential Digital Talent Programme
Link: https://www.opportunitiesforafricans.com/category/internships/
