Student attachment opportunity applications at the Communications Authority of Kenya are officially closing on September 18, 2026. CA has issued a final reminder to ongoing university students seeking practical experience in the ICT regulatory sector.
According to a press release shared on its official X account on September 8, 2026, the ICT regulator called on eligible candidates to submit their credentials for the three-month program running from October to December 2026.
“The Authority invites applications from ongoing students for October to December 2026, a three-month (3) attachment opportunity in the following functional areas:” the official advert stated.
Every student attachment opportunity span 17 specialized operational departments, providing university students with hands-on exposure to regulatory operations and corporate governance.
For students pursuing business, administration, and corporate tracks, slots are open in Human Resources and Administration, Corporate Communications, Finance & Accounts, and Supply Chain Management.
Engineering candidates can secure a student attachment opportunity in Frequency and Spectrum Management, Compliance Enforcement, Monitoring, Inspection and Regional Coordination, and Postal and Telcom Licensing.
Technical and Specialized Roles Attachment Opportunity Available
Technology-driven fields feature dedicated student attachment opportunity placements in Information Technology and Cyber Security for students undertaking Computer Science, Software Engineering, or IT degrees.
“Applicants must be ongoing students in a recognized university,” the announcement noted regarding the primary qualifications, emphasizing that field of study alignment is mandatory.
Legal, compliance, and public policy disciplines round out the intake through roles in Consumer Protection and Advocacy, Public Education and Awareness, Standard and Type Approval, Universal Service Fund, Research, Planning and Quality Management, Competition Management, and Legal Services.
Candidates securing a student attachment opportunity are expected to demonstrate interest in acquiring real-world regulatory experience while assisting experienced industry professionals.
To lock in a student attachment opportunity, applicants must submit an online application form accompanied by a one-page CV, National ID copy, department-specific cover letter, and an official university confirmation letter.
The strict application deadline for every student attachment opportunity is today, September 18th, at 5:00 p.m. East Africa Time (EAT), with missing documents or canvassing leading to automatic disqualification.
