Student Attachment Opportunities 2026 – Communications Authority of Kenya (CA)

The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) is inviting applications for its 2026 Student Attachment Program. This is a three-month opportunity designed for ongoing university students who want to gain practical experience in Kenya’s fast-evolving ICT sector.

The Authority plays a critical role in regulating telecommunications, cybersecurity, broadcasting, e-commerce, and postal services. It also manages key national resources such as the frequency spectrum and numbering systems, while ensuring consumer protection and supporting digital development across the country.

Attachment Opportunities and Fields

The program offers placements across a wide range of departments, allowing students from different academic backgrounds to participate. These include:

• Human Resources and Administration – HR, Business Administration, Public Administration
• Corporate Communications – Mass Communication, PR, Journalism, Media Studies
• Finance and Accounts – Finance, Accounting, Economics, Commerce
• Supply Chain Management – Procurement, Logistics
• Frequency and Spectrum Management – Telecommunications and Electrical Engineering, ICT
• Compliance Enforcement – Engineering and ICT-related fields
• Monitoring, Inspection and Regional Coordination – Engineering and ICT
• Postal and Telecom Licensing – Telecommunications, Business Law
• Information Technology – IT, Computer Science, Software Engineering
• Cyber Security – IT, Cybersecurity
• Consumer Protection and Advocacy – Law, Sociology, Marketing, Public Policy
• Public Education and Awareness – Education, Community Development, Media Studies
• Standard and Type Approval – Engineering and ICT
• Universal Service Fund – ICT, Development Studies, Project Management
• Research, Planning and Quality Management – Statistics, Economics, Business Administration
• Competition Management – Economics, Law, Regulatory Affairs
• Legal Services – Law, Regulatory Studies

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for this opportunity, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Be an ongoing student in a recognized university
• Be pursuing a course relevant to the selected department
• Demonstrate a strong interest in gaining hands-on experience
• Submit a recommendation letter from their university or college

Additional requirements include:

• Applicants living with disabilities (PWD) should indicate their status and attach a valid membership card
• Applicants must select their preferred duty station during the application process

Duty Stations

Successful applicants may be deployed to any of the following locations:

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

Why This Attachment Matters

This program offers more than just academic fulfillment. It provides real exposure to how a national regulatory authority operates. Students will:

• Gain hands-on experience in a professional work environment
• Work alongside experienced industry professionals
• Develop technical and soft skills relevant to their careers
• Understand how policy, regulation, and technology intersect in Kenya’s ICT sector

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their applications online through the official portal:

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Alternatively, you can apply directly using this active link:
https://careers.ca.go.ke/OA_HTML/OA.jsp?page=/oracle/apps/irc/candidateSelfService/webui/VisVacDispPG&OAHP=IRC_EXT_SITE_VISITOR_APPL&OASF=IRC_VIS_VAC_DISPLAY&akRegionApplicationId=821&transactionid=619961063&retainAM=N&addBreadCrumb=RP&p_svid=1132&p_spid=32052&oapc=13&oas=XkLiGQOFDjJt2jHsbCykkg..

Applicants are required to attach:

• A one-page CV
• A cover letter indicating the preferred department
• A letter from their institution confirming current enrollment

Application Deadline

8th April 2026

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The Communications Authority of Kenya is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants, including persons living with disabilities and those from marginalized communities, are encouraged to apply. Failure to attach the required documents or any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.