Apply for the Presidential Digital Talent Programme (PDTP) 2026 - Cohort XI (also called DigiTalent) - a 12-month government internship for recent Kenyan ICT graduates, run by the ICT Authority for the Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy.
Applications close on Monday, 7 September 2026 at midnight. Apply only online via the official DigiTalent recruitment portal. No paper or email applications.
Quick Facts - PDTP Cohort XI 2026/2027
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Programme | Presidential Digital Talent Programme (PDTP) - DigiTalent Cohort XI |
| Organisation | ICT Authority (MICDE) |
| Host country | Kenya |
| Duration | 12 months internship |
| Format | Full-time placement (8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.) in public and/or private sector |
| Tracks | Networks & Digital Infrastructure; Software Development & AI; Information Security; Data Analytics; Multimedia (Graphic Design) & Digital Marketing |
| Age | 21 - 29 years; Kenyan youth; unemployed |
| Deadline | 7 September 2026, midnight |
| Official apply | recruitment.digitalent.go.ke |
What Is the Presidential Digital Talent Programme?
DigiTalent is a public - private partnership that bridges industry skill needs and local graduate talent. Interns get workplace experience, structured training, coaching, mentorship, certification pathways, and professional networks - building a pipeline of ethical ICT talent for government and industry in line with Kenya’s National ICT Master Plan.
The programme has supported thousands of ICT graduates across previous cohorts.
Specialization Tracks
- Networks & Digital Infrastructure
- Software Development & AI
- Information Security
- Data Analytics
- Multimedia (Graphic Design) & Digital Marketing
Who Can Apply
- Kenyan youth aged 21 - 29 and currently unemployed
- First Class or Second Class Honours - Upper Division (or equivalent) from a recognised institution, graduated in the last two years (from January 2024)
- If awaiting graduation until December 2026: university recommendation/reference letter (signed and stamped) confirming First or Upper Second-Class Honours to be awarded
- Recent graduates in BSc ICT or Engineering (Electrical & Electronics, Telecommunication, Systems/Software, Security) with technical competencies for interview
- Must not have previously undertaken a Government of Kenya internship
- Ready for full-time deployment (8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.) in any Ministry, County, Department or Agency across Kenya’s 47 counties
Women, persons with disability, and graduates from ASAL regions are strongly encouraged to apply.
Foreign degrees: attach KNQA verification (and official Embassy translation if needed). GPA qualifications: attach Kenyan public university GPA equivalent.
What You Gain
- 12-month structured ICT internship in public and/or private placements
- On-the-job coaching, mentorship, and professional networking
- Skills development and certification pathways toward career growth
- Exposure across five high-demand digital specialisation tracks
- Preparation for employment in ICT and related sectors
Required Documents
- Copy of National ID or Passport
- KCSE certificate
- Degree certificate or university recommendation/reference letter (if awaiting graduation)
- Passport-size photo
- KNQA / GPA equivalence documents where applicable
How to Apply
- Register on recruitment.digitalent.go.ke with ID/Passport number, surname, email, and password.
- Log in and complete personal, academic, and professional details plus referees.
- Upload all required documents and select your preferred track.
- Submit before 7 September 2026 at midnight. You may edit the application until the advert closes. Incomplete applications are not considered.
Giving false or misleading information can lead to a fine of up to KSh 200,000 and/or imprisonment of up to two years under the Public Service Commission Act.
Official Links
Apply - DigiTalent Recruitment Portal (Cohort XI)
Presidential DigiTalent Programme (digitalent.go.ke)
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FAQs - PDTP Cohort XI 2026
What is the deadline?
Monday, 7 September 2026 at midnight. Only successfully submitted online applications are accepted.
Can I email my application?
No. Apply only through recruitment.digitalent.go.ke.
Who is eligible?
Unemployed Kenyan youth aged 21 - 29 with First or Upper Second-Class Honours (from Jan 2024), in ICT/Engineering fields, who have not done a prior GoK internship.
Where will I be posted?
Full-time in any MCDA across Kenya’s 47 counties (8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.).
How long is the programme?
12 months.
