President William Ruto announced an expansion of the National Internship Programme by 50,000 places starting January 2027, offering monthly stipends to graduates.
President William Ruto has announced plans to significantly expand the National Internship Programme, adding 50,000 new places starting January 2027. Successful participants will receive monthly stipends. The initiative aims to provide young people completing their studies at universities, technical colleges, and other institutions with practical work experience.
The President stated that placements will be managed through a transparent, digital, and merit-based system. Additionally, incentives will be offered to private employers to provide meaningful work experience. This program is designed to address the challenge graduates face in securing employment without prior experience, which is often a prerequisite for entry-level jobs.
This internship expansion is one of four measures announced by the President, alongside proposed changes to income tax, stamp duty on land transactions, and import duty on mobile phones. The government is expected to finalize the necessary administrative and financing arrangements for the program's rollout.
Why it mattersYoung people completing their studies will gain work experience and receive stipends, addressing the difficulty of finding jobs without prior experience.
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