STUDENT ATTACHMENT OPPORTUNITIES 2026

Department Description

Brief Description
The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) is the regulatory agency for the ICT industry in Kenya with responsibilities in telecommunications, cyber security, e-commerce, broadcasting, multimedia, and postal /courier services. The CA is also responsible for managing the country’s numbering and frequency spectrum resources, managing and administering the Universal Service Fund (USF), and safeguarding the interests of users of ICT services.

Detailed Description

The Authority invites applications from ongoing students for a three-month (3) attachment opportunity in the following departments:

DEPARTMENT — AREA OF STUDY

1. Human Resources and Administration
   Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, Management Studies
2. Corporate Communications
   Mass Communication, Public Relations, Journalism, Media Studies, Communication Studies
3. Finance & Accounts
   Finance, Accounting, Commerce, Economics, Business Administration
4. Supply Chain Management
   Procurement and Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration
5. Frequency and Spectrum Management
   Telecommunications Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Radio Frequency Engineering, Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
6. Compliance Enforcement
   Telecommunications Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Radio Frequency Engineering, Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
7. Monitoring, Inspection and Regional Coordination
   Telecommunications Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Radio Frequency Engineering, Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
8. Postal and Telcom Licensing
   Telecommunications, Communications Engineering, Business Law
9. Information Technology
   Information Technology, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Cybersecurity
10. Cyber Security
    Information Technology, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Cybersecurity
11. Consumer Protection and Advocacy
    Law, Consumer Protection, Public Policy, Sociology, Marketing, Communications
12. Public Education and Awareness
    Education, Public Relations, Community Development, Media Studies
13. Standard and Type Approval
    Telecommunications Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
14. Universal Service Fund
    Telecommunications Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Information and Communication Technology (ICT), Development Studies, Public Policy, Project Management
15. Research, Planning and Quality Management
    Statistics, Economics, Research Methodology, Business Administration, Quality Management
16. Competition Management
    Economics, Business Studies, Law, Public Policy, Regulatory Affairs
17. Legal Services
    Legal Studies, Regulatory Affairs

Job Requirements

Eligibility Criteria:

• Applicants must be ongoing students in a recognized university.
• Areas of study should align with the department applied for
• Applicants should demonstrate a keen interest in gaining practical experience in a dynamic regulatory environment in their application

1. Mandatory submission of a letter from the University/College recommending the applicant for attachment.
2. Provision for Persons Living With Disability (PWD): Applicants who indicate that they are PWDs should specify the type of disability and attach a copy of their valid PWD membership card.
3. Indication of preferred duty station/region: Applicants should select their preferred region from the following options:

• CA Headquarters – Nairobi
• Coast Regional Office – Mombasa
• Western Regional Office – Eldoret
• Nyanza Regional Office – Kisumu
• Central and Eastern Regional Office – Nyeri

Additional Details

Why Join Us?

• Gain hands-on experience in a leading regulatory authority in Kenya.
• Work alongside experienced professionals in your field.
• Enhance your skills and knowledge in a real-world setting.
• Join us and be a part of our mission to facilitate the development of the information and communications sector in Kenya.

Deadline for Applications: 8th April 2026