Job Description

The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) is inviting applications from ongoing university students for three-month student attachment opportunities running from October to December 2026.

Opportunities are available across 17 functional areas, covering fields such as ICT, cybersecurity, engineering, finance, communications, law, economics, business, research and public policy.

This is an opportunity to gain practical workplace experience within Kenya's ICT regulatory environment while working alongside professionals in areas related to your studies.

Organization: Communications Authority of Kenya (CA)
Opportunity type: Student attachment
Duration: October to December 2026
Eligibility: Ongoing students at recognized universities
Application deadline: September 18, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. EAT

About the Opportunity

The Communications Authority of Kenya regulates Kenya's ICT industry across telecommunications, cybersecurity, broadcasting, e-commerce, multimedia and postal and courier services. Its responsibilities also include managing numbering and frequency spectrum resources, administering the Universal Service Fund and protecting the interests of ICT service users.

The student attachment programme provides an opportunity for university students to gain practical exposure in this environment. The available departments cover a wide range of academic disciplines, so students can target an area that closely matches their course and career interests.

For a student studying computer science or cybersecurity, for example, Information Technology and Cyber Security provide direct areas of interest. Telecommunications and electrical engineering students have several technical functions to consider, including Frequency and Spectrum Management, Compliance Enforcement, Monitoring and Inspection, Standard and Type Approval, and Universal Service Fund.

Students in business, finance, economics, communications, law, education, public policy and related disciplines can also find relevant opportunities among the 17 functional areas.

The key consideration is academic alignment. Applicants should select a department that has a clear connection to their current programme of study rather than applying without a specific functional area in mind.

Available Functional Areas

Who This Opportunity Is For

This opportunity is intended for ongoing university students whose academic programmes align with the functional area they wish to pursue.

The strongest fit will depend on your course. ICT, computer science, software engineering and cybersecurity students can target technical and cybersecurity functions. Engineering students have several opportunities involving telecommunications, spectrum, monitoring, compliance and type approval.

Students studying finance, accounting, economics, business, procurement and administration can consider the Authority's corporate and commercial functions. Communications, journalism, public relations, education and community-development students can explore communications and public-awareness functions. Students in law and public policy may find opportunities in licensing, consumer protection, competition management and legal services.

Your application should demonstrate a genuine interest in gaining practical experience. More importantly, your selected department should make sense based on what you are studying and the career direction you are developing.

Requirements

Essential Requirements

Applicants must:

• Be ongoing students at a recognized university.
• Have an area of study that aligns with the department applied for.
• Demonstrate an interest in gaining practical experience in a regulatory environment.
• Submit a one-page CV.
• Submit a cover letter specifying the department of interest.
• Provide a letter from their institution confirming current enrollment and support for the attachment.
• Provide a copy of their National ID.

Applicants should ensure that all required documents are included. Failure to attach stipulated documents can result in disqualification.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary or stipend: Not disclosed.

The attachment provides an opportunity to gain hands-on experience within a national ICT regulatory institution, work alongside experienced professionals and develop practical knowledge related to your field of study.

Location and Work Arrangement

The Communications Authority of Kenya operates from its Head Office in Nairobi and has regional offices in Eldoret, Mombasa, Nyeri and Kisumu.

Location: Kenya
Work arrangement: Not specified
Duration: October to December 2026

Students should confirm their specific placement arrangements if selected. The opportunity should not be treated as a remote attachment because a remote arrangement is not specified.

Why This Opportunity May Be Worth Considering

The main attraction is the breadth of professional exposure available to students from different academic backgrounds. CA sits at the intersection of technology, regulation, business and public policy, making the experience potentially useful for students considering careers in Kenya's ICT ecosystem.

The programme can also help students understand how their academic knowledge translates into institutional work. For students approaching graduation, that practical exposure can provide useful experience to discuss in future job applications and interviews.

What to Check Before Applying

Before submitting your application, check the following:

1. Your academic alignment
Make sure your course is listed as relevant to your preferred functional area.

2. Your department choice
The application requires you to specify the department of interest. Choose an area that matches both your studies and career direction.

3. Your CV
The requirement is for a one-page CV. Keep it focused on your academic background, relevant skills, projects, experience and achievements.

4. Your supporting documents
Prepare your National ID, cover letter and university confirmation/support letter.

5. Your application timing
The deadline is September 18, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. EAT. Avoid waiting until the final hours to submit.

6. Shortlisting
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted online using the Communications Authority of Kenya's designated application form.

Application deadline: September 18, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. East Africa Time.

Apply online: Communications Authority of Kenya Student Attachment Application Form

Your application should include:

• One-page CV
• Cover letter specifying your preferred department
• Copy of National ID
• University letter confirming current enrollment and support for the attachment

Canvassing is prohibited, and applicants who fail to provide stipulated documents may be disqualified.

About the Communications Authority of Kenya

The Communications Authority of Kenya is the regulatory agency responsible for Kenya's ICT industry. Its mandate covers telecommunications, cybersecurity, e-commerce, broadcasting, multimedia and postal and courier services.

The Authority also manages the country's numbering and frequency spectrum resources, administers the Universal Service Fund and safeguards the interests of users of ICT services.

Its listed offices include the CA Centre in Nairobi and regional offices in Eldoret, Mombasa, Nyeri and Kisumu.

AscendurePro Application Notes

Choose your department strategically.

A common mistake students make with attachment applications is treating them as generic requests for workplace experience. This application gives you an opportunity to identify a specific professional function that connects your studies with the experience you want to build.

If you are studying Computer Science, Software Engineering, ICT or Cybersecurity, consider whether Information Technology or Cyber Security gives you the strongest fit. Technical students in telecommunications and electrical engineering should examine the engineering-related functions before deciding.

If you are studying Finance, Accounting, Economics or Business Administration, your application can be directed toward Finance & Accounts, Competition Management, Research, Planning and Quality Management, or another function that matches your specific background.

For communications and media students, Corporate Communications and Public Education and Awareness provide particularly relevant options.

Your cover letter should do more than request an attachment. Explain what you are studying, identify the department you are targeting, describe the skills or knowledge you want to develop and show why the opportunity fits your career direction.

CV focus: Keep the document to one page. Lead with information that supports your selected department. Include relevant academic projects, technical skills, coursework, practical experience, leadership, volunteering and other achievements where they strengthen your application.

Finally, check every attachment before submitting. A strong application can still be eliminated if a required document is missing.