INTERNSHIP/APPRENTICESHIP OPPORTUNITIES (194 positions) at Kenya Ports Authority (KPA)

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 TechnologyInformation Communication
Technology, Innovations & Business Process ReEngineering 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 in Maritime Transport and Logistics/Maritime Management and related courses. 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

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
To qualify, an applicant must:
1. Must be a Kenyan citizen, not more than 27 years old.
2. Must have graduated with a first degree (undergraduate), diploma, or certificate from a recognized institution between January 2023 and December 2025.
3. Have not undertaken any internship program or been exposed to any work experience related to their area of study since graduation.
4. Not having retired or exited from formal employment.

HOW TO APPLY
Interested applicants should submit their applications strictly online by visiting the Kenya Ports Authority career portal link https://forms.office.com/r/1awDBvkMqZ

All applications should be received on or before 27th March 2026. Applicants are requested to note the following important information: -
a) The Authority WILL NOT offer employment after the completion of the Internship/Apprenticeship Program.
b) Successful candidates will be required to complete twelve (12) months of the Internship Program to fully benefit from the objectives of the program.
c) INCOMPLETE applications will not be considered; and
d) Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Kenya Ports Authority is an equal opportunity employer (differently abled persons are encouraged to apply). Canvassing directly or indirectly will result in disqualification.