The Public Service Commission (PSC) has announced 4,000 internship opportunities in the State Department for Housing and Urban Development, under the Ministry of Lands, Public Works, Housing, and Urban Development.
In a public notice issued on Tuesday, July 22, PSC invited interested and qualified Kenyans to apply for the paid internships, which will run for 12 months.
Key Opportunities by Profession
The internship slots span a wide range of professional areas including:
- Architecture (300)
- Civil Engineering (200)
- Construction Management (250)
- Electrical Engineering (200)
- Mechanical Engineering (200)
- Quantity Surveying (200)
- Structural Engineering (200)
- Communication & Branding (150)
- Environmental Practitioners (150)
- Health & Safety (180)
- Interior Design (50)
- Geoinformation (50)
- Land Surveying/Geo-Spatial (100)
- Landscape Architecture (100)
- Realtors (200)
- Social Development (165)
- Urban & Regional Planning (150)
- Digital Marketing (50)
Additional positions include Architectural Assistants, Building Inspectors, Legal Officers, Quantity Surveying Assistants, Structural Assistants, Supply Chain Managers, Accountants, Financial Analysts, and Data Entry Clerks, among others.
The department has also reserved internship opportunities for specialists in Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, ICT, Economics, Actuarial Science, Human Resource, Gender and Development Studies, Property Management and Marketing, and Gas/Refrigeration and Plumbing Inspection.
Application Requirements
To qualify, applicants must:
- Hold a bachelor’s degree or diploma from a recognised university in a relevant field.
- Have graduated not earlier than 2018.
- Possess proficiency in computer skills.
Application Procedure
Interested candidates should submit their applications online via:
The deadline for applications is September 6, 2025.
Internship Details
Interns will:
- Perform duties assigned by supervisors.
- Be deployed under the Affordable Housing Programme and related project sites countrywide.
- Document their skills development.
- Participate in mentorship and professional development sessions.
Successful applicants will receive a monthly stipend and a certificate of completion from the State Department for Housing and Urban Development.
