Ruto Unveils 50,000 New Internship Placements to Tackle Youth Unemployment
President Ruto announces new internship program
President William Ruto has announced an expansion of the National Internship Programme, aiming to provide 50,000 new internship placements to young Kenyans starting January 2027.
The program targets graduates from universities, technical and vocational education and training institutions, and the Kenya Medical Training College. Participants will receive a monthly stipend of 50,000.
Key Features of the Program
- Transparent, digitally integrated, merit-based selection system
- Targeted incentive structures to encourage private sector employers to onboard young talent
The initiative seeks to break the cycle of unemployment among young people and provide a pathway from education to productive work.
Source: Nairobi Wire. AI-assisted summary.
