Kenya Electricity Generating Company PLC (KenGen) has announced multiple internship opportunities for graduates and young professionals seeking hands-on experience in Kenya’s energy sector. The internship programme covers a wide range of disciplines including engineering, ICT, finance, human resource management, supply chain management, legal services, geosciences, environmental management, administration, and community relations.
The internship opportunities provide an avenue for graduates to gain practical exposure and professional experience in one of Kenya’s leading energy generation companies. The programme is expected to equip interns with industry knowledge, workplace experience, and technical skills relevant to their career paths.
All applications must be submitted before May 22, 2026 at 11:59 PM.
Below is a detailed breakdown of the advertised internship vacancies at KenGen.
- Security Officer Internship – Ref: INT/MD/01/05/2026
The Security Officer internship is designed for graduates interested in security operations, corporate safety, and organizational protection systems. The intern will support security-related activities within the organization while gaining exposure to modern security management practices.
Key responsibilities may include:
- Assisting in monitoring security procedures and compliance
- Supporting access control operations
- Participating in incident reporting and documentation
- Assisting in surveillance and security coordination activities
- Supporting implementation of safety procedures within company facilities
- Accountant Internship – Ref: INT/FIN/01/05/2026
The Accountant internship offers graduates an opportunity to gain practical accounting and financial management experience within a corporate environment.
Duties of the internship may include:
- Assisting in preparation of financial records and reports
- Supporting reconciliation of accounts
- Assisting with invoice processing and payment documentation
- Supporting budgeting and financial analysis activities
- Maintaining accounting records and filing systems
- Legal Officer Internship – Ref: INT/CS&LS/01/05/2026
The Legal Officer internship targets graduates interested in corporate legal practice, compliance, and legal administration.
Responsibilities may include:
- Assisting in legal research and documentation
- Supporting contract review processes
- Assisting in preparation of legal correspondence
- Supporting compliance and governance activities
- Maintaining legal records and case documentation
- ICT Officer Internship – Ref: INT/ICT/01/05/2026
The ICT Officer internship provides an opportunity for graduates in information technology and related fields to gain exposure in enterprise ICT systems and digital operations.
Duties may include:
- Assisting in system maintenance and user support
- Supporting network administration activities
- Assisting in troubleshooting ICT issues
- Supporting software and hardware management
- Assisting in data management and ICT documentation
- Supply Chain Officer Internship – Ref: INT/SCM/01/05/2026
The Supply Chain internship is intended for graduates interested in procurement, logistics, inventory management, and supply chain operations.
Responsibilities may include:
- Assisting in procurement and sourcing activities
- Supporting inventory management processes
- Assisting in supplier documentation and record keeping
- Supporting logistics coordination
- Assisting in contract and procurement administration
- Economist Internship – Ref: INT/BDS/01/05/2026
The Economist internship offers exposure to economic analysis, research, and planning activities within the energy sector.
Key duties may include:
- Assisting in economic data analysis
- Supporting preparation of reports and forecasts
- Participating in market and policy research
- Assisting in economic modelling activities
- Supporting strategic planning initiatives
- Hydrologist Internship – Ref: INT/BDS/02/05/2026
The Hydrologist internship targets graduates interested in water resource management and hydrological studies related to power generation.
Responsibilities may include:
- Assisting in hydrological data collection and analysis
- Supporting water monitoring activities
- Participating in environmental and water resource assessments
- Assisting in preparation of hydrology reports
- Supporting research and field operations
- Knowledge Officer Internship – Ref: INT/BDS/03/05/2026
The Knowledge Officer internship is designed for graduates interested in knowledge management, documentation, and organizational learning systems.
Duties may include:
- Assisting in management of organizational knowledge resources
- Supporting documentation and archiving activities
- Assisting in research and information sharing initiatives
- Supporting digital knowledge management systems
- Maintaining records and institutional learning materials
- Electrical Engineer Internship – Ref: INT/OPS/01/05/2026
The Electrical Engineer internship provides practical exposure in electrical systems used in energy generation and operations.
Responsibilities may include:
- Assisting in maintenance of electrical systems
- Supporting inspection and testing activities
- Participating in engineering projects and technical operations
- Assisting in troubleshooting electrical faults
- Supporting preparation of engineering reports
- Mechanical Engineer Internship – Ref: INT/OPS/03/05/2026
The Mechanical Engineer internship targets graduates seeking practical experience in mechanical engineering operations within the power generation sector.
Duties may include:
- Assisting in maintenance of mechanical equipment
- Supporting engineering inspections and repairs
- Participating in operational monitoring activities
- Assisting in technical reporting and documentation
- Supporting plant maintenance activities
- Electrical Technician Internship – Ref: INT/OPS/02/05/2026
The Electrical Technician internship offers technical exposure in electrical installation, maintenance, and operational support.
Responsibilities may include:
- Assisting in maintenance of electrical equipment
- Supporting system testing and troubleshooting
- Participating in equipment inspections
- Assisting in technical support operations
- Supporting maintenance documentation activities
- Mechanical Technician Internship – Ref: INT/OPS/04/05/2026
The Mechanical Technician internship is designed for graduates interested in plant maintenance and mechanical support operations.
Duties may include:
- Assisting in maintenance and repair activities
- Supporting equipment inspection processes
- Assisting in installation and servicing operations
- Supporting plant operational activities
- Participating in technical documentation
- Plant Operator (KIHBT) Internship – Ref: INT/OPS/05/05/2026
The Plant Operator internship provides exposure to operational processes within power generation plants.
Responsibilities may include:
- Assisting in monitoring plant systems and operations
- Supporting operational control activities
- Participating in routine plant inspections
- Assisting in recording operational data
- Supporting maintenance coordination activities
- Environment Officer Internship – Ref: INT/CSERV/01/05/2026
The Environment Officer internship targets graduates interested in environmental sustainability and compliance management.
Duties may include:
- Assisting in environmental monitoring activities
- Supporting sustainability initiatives
- Participating in environmental compliance processes
- Assisting in environmental audits and reporting
- Supporting waste management and conservation activities
- Insurance Officer Internship – Ref: INT/CSERV/02/05/2026
The Insurance Officer internship offers practical exposure in corporate insurance administration and risk management.
Responsibilities may include:
- Assisting in insurance documentation and records management
- Supporting claims processing activities
- Assisting in policy administration
- Supporting risk assessment processes
- Participating in insurance reporting activities
- Geochemist Internship – Ref: INT/GDD/01/05/2026
The Geochemist internship provides experience in geochemical analysis and geothermal exploration activities.
Duties may include:
- Assisting in collection and analysis of geological samples
- Supporting laboratory testing activities
- Participating in geothermal exploration projects
- Assisting in preparation of technical reports
- Supporting research and field studies
- Geologist Internship – Ref: INT/GDD/02/05/2026
The Geologist internship targets graduates interested in geological exploration and earth science applications in energy development.
Responsibilities may include:
- Assisting in geological mapping and surveys
- Supporting exploration activities
- Participating in field data collection
- Assisting in geological analysis and reporting
- Supporting technical documentation processes
- Geomatist Internship – Ref: INT/GDD/03/05/2026
The Geomatist internship offers exposure to spatial data management, mapping, and surveying operations.
Duties may include:
- Assisting in GIS and mapping activities
- Supporting survey and spatial analysis operations
- Participating in data collection and processing
- Assisting in preparation of maps and reports
- Supporting geomatics documentation activities
- Geophysicist Internship – Ref: INT/GDD/04/05/2026
The Geophysicist internship is intended for graduates interested in geophysical surveys and subsurface exploration.
Responsibilities may include:
- Assisting in geophysical data collection and interpretation
- Supporting field survey operations
- Participating in exploration activities
- Assisting in technical analysis and reporting
- Supporting research and monitoring activities
- Civil Engineer Internship – Ref: INT/GDD/05/052026
The Civil Engineer internship provides practical exposure in infrastructure development and engineering support activities.
Duties may include:
- Assisting in civil engineering projects
- Supporting inspection and construction supervision activities
- Participating in infrastructure maintenance operations
- Assisting in technical reporting and documentation
- Supporting project planning activities
- Administration Officer Internship – Ref: INT/COP-S/01/05/2026
The Administration Officer internship offers graduates an opportunity to gain experience in office administration and organizational support services.
Responsibilities may include:
- Assisting in office administration activities
- Supporting records and document management
- Assisting in coordination of meetings and logistics
- Supporting communication and correspondence handling
- Participating in administrative reporting activities
- Community Relations Officer Internship – Ref: INT/COP-S/02/05/2026
The Community Relations internship targets graduates interested in stakeholder engagement and community development.
Duties may include:
- Assisting in community engagement programmes
- Supporting stakeholder communication activities
- Participating in corporate social responsibility initiatives
- Assisting in preparation of community reports
- Supporting outreach and public engagement activities
- Human Resource Assistant Internship – Ref: INT/COP-S/03/05/2026
The Human Resource Assistant internship provides practical exposure in HR administration and personnel support services.
Responsibilities may include:
- Assisting in HR records management
- Supporting recruitment and onboarding processes
- Assisting in employee documentation activities
- Supporting training coordination activities
- Participating in HR administrative functions
- Human Resource Officer Internship – Ref: INT/COP-S/04/05/2026
The Human Resource Officer internship targets graduates interested in broader human resource management functions.
Duties may include:
- Assisting in HR operations and policy implementation
- Supporting employee relations activities
- Participating in recruitment and performance management processes
- Assisting in HR reporting and documentation
- Supporting staff welfare initiatives
- Property Officer Internship – Ref: INT/COP-S/05/05/2026
The Property Officer internship offers exposure to property management and asset administration activities.
Responsibilities may include:
- Assisting in management of company properties and assets
- Supporting property inspection activities
- Assisting in documentation and records management
- Supporting maintenance coordination
- Participating in asset monitoring activities
- Communication Officer Internship – Ref: INT/CSERV/03/05/2026
The Communication Officer internship provides practical experience in corporate communication, media relations, and public communication strategies.
Duties may include:
- Assisting in preparation of communication materials
- Supporting media and public relations activities
- Participating in digital communication initiatives
- Assisting in content development and documentation
- Supporting corporate branding and awareness activities
Application Deadline
All internship applications should be submitted on or before May 22, 2026 at 11:59 PM.
These opportunities provide graduates and young professionals with an opportunity to gain practical experience in Kenya’s energy and power generation sector while building technical and professional competencies.
