The Kenya Urban Roads Authority – KURA internship program for 2025/2026 is about to kick off and application are invited from young graduates and undergraduates for open vacancies. This article quickly shows you available opportunities, requirements, how to apply, and deadline.
As a young graduate residing in Kenya, you understand the importance of gaining relevant work experience especially in this era. The question now would be, how can you achieve this especially if you recently graduated.
Well, the Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA) is offering you an opportunity in a thriving environment to gain hands-on experience from professionals to boost your confidence and exposure.
What to Note About KURA
The Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA) was formulated in 2007 to manage, maintain, develop and generally oversee national trunk roads within urban areas of Kenya. Overall, the authority has expanded currently boosting of 10 regional officers across the 47 counties of Kenya with headquarters in Nairobi.
KURA has the key mission of becoming a leading provider of sustainable urban mobility. Passionate individuals in Engineering, Construction, Communication, Information Technology or closely related discipline are invited to participate in the 2025/2026 KURA internship program.
KURA Internship Vacancies 2025
- Civil Engineering: This is open to graduates of Civil Engineering, Construction or a very related academic discipline. Applicant must have a degree from a recognized institution.
- Social/Environmental Safeguards: Prospective intern must have a degree in Social Science, Environmental Studies, Urban Planning, Economics etc. from an accredited university.
- Finance and Accounts: Only candidates who possess a degree or equivalent qualification in Finance, Accounting, Marketing etc. are allowed to apply for this role.
- Supply Chain Management: Applicant must be a graduate of Procurement and Logistics, Commerce or a closely related discipline from a recognized institution.
- Human Resource Management: Intern shall work with the Human Resource department to execute delegated responsibilities. Applicant must have studied Human Resource Management or closely related course from an approved institution.
- Law: Intern shall be assisting the legal officer and other department members to execute legal responsibilities in the interest of the authority.
- Communication/Public Relations: Candidates applying for this role must have either a Degree or HND in Public Relations, Mass Communication, Linguistics etc. Your primary responsibility shall be to assist the PR team maintain a good relationship with the authority’s publics.
Eligibility Requirements
- The application is open to recent graduates from academic fields such as Engineering, Accounting, Communication, Law, Procurement, Human Resource Management etc.
- A valid national identity card or international passport is required to proof citizenship with Kenya.
- Only youths between the ages 18 to 35 years are permitted to fill the application form.
- Applicant must be residing in Kenya and graduated from higher institution not later than 2018.
- Recommendation letter from the institution you attended shall be required.
- Applicant must possess good command of English language, interpersonal communication, honest and proficient in relevant computer applications.
How to Access the Application Form
Interested persons who are comfortable with the above requirements should proceed to the KURA recruitment portal, download the application form and carefully complete it. Providing false information will lead to automatic disqualification.
False documentations or certificates may attract disciplinary action thus, do not canvass with the application process.
How to Apply for KURA Internship Program 2025/2026
- Visit KURA career portal
Go to the official website of the Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA), then click careers on the menu bar, scroll through to locate internship opportunities. Before you proceed, ensure you’ve read through the application instructions.
- Confirm Application Documents
Ascertain that you have available all the required documents e.g. Clearance certificate from HELB, National Identity Card or Passport, Curriculum Vitae, Reference letter from your institution, copies of relevant academic certificates or testimonials.
- Send Your Application
Fill out the application form, then attach copies of the aforementioned documents and send as PDF to recruitment@kura.go.ke.
- Apply Before Deadline
The application phase of the 2025/2026 KURA internship program is closing on 15th September 2025 at 5:00pm thus, endeavour to submit application before the expiration of this deadline. Inability to adhere disqualifies you off the process.
Note:
Cover letter should be addressed to the Director General, Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA), Barbara Plaza, Block D, Mazao Road, off South Airport Road, JKIA, P.O.Box 41727-00100, Nairobi.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Yes, the Kenya Urban Roads Authority application form for the 2025/2026 internship program is out. Interested persons should visit the online career portal to apply.
Yes, the authority offers a monthly stipend of Ksh. 20,000 – Kshs. 25,000 to all intern.