Updated 1 November 2026
The Public Service Commission has advertised 6,000 Affordable Housing internship 2026 vacancies (Cohort 2) in the State Department for Housing and Urban Development, open to degree and diploma holders who graduated in 2020 or later, with applications closing on 9 November 2026. The 12-month, non-renewable internships cover 28 professional areas, from architecture and engineering to property management, data science and building inspection.
Affordable Housing internship 2026: vacancies by profession
| Profession | Award | Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Construction Management | Degree | 500 |
| Architecture | Degree | 475 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Degree | 350 |
| Architectural Assistant | Diploma | 330 |
| Realtors and Valuers | Degree | 330 (combined) |
| Quantity Surveying | Degree | 300 |
| Quantity Surveying Assistant | Diploma | 300 |
| Structural Engineering | Degree | 300 |
| Health and Safety | Degree | 300 |
| Inspector Civil Engineering | Diploma | 300 |
| Building Inspector | Diploma | 290 |
| Civil Engineering | Degree | 275 |
| Electrical Engineering | Degree | 250 |
| Landscape Architecture | Degree | 250 |
| Property Managers | Diploma | 250 |
| Land Surveying / Geospatial | Degree | 230 |
| Structural Assistant | Diploma | 225 |
| Urban and Regional Planning | Degree | 200 |
| Inspector of Gas/Refrigeration and Inspector of Plumbing and Drainage | Diploma | 175 (combined) |
| Social Development | Degree | 115 |
| Inspector Electricals | Diploma | 75 |
| Data Science and/or Artificial Intelligence | Degree | 50 |
| Gender and Development Studies | Degree | 50 |
| Environmental Practitioners | Degree | 30 |
| Interior Design | Degree and Diploma | 30 |
| Communication and Branding | Degree | 20 |
| Total | 6,000 |
Construction management and architecture together account for almost one in six places. Diploma holders can apply for about 1,950 of the posts, mainly the assistant and inspector roles.
Who can apply
According to the PSC advert, a candidate must:
- hold the degree or diploma specified for the profession, from a recognised institution;
- have graduated in 2020 or later;
- be proficient in computer skills; and
- not have benefited from a similar programme. Those who took part in the first cohort, covered in our report on the earlier housing intern deployment, should read this rule carefully.
Interns will document skills gained at Affordable Housing Programme and marketing project sites across the country, take part in mentorship, and receive a certificate on completion. The advert says the stipend will be paid “at a rate as determined by the Government” but does not give an amount.
How to apply before 9 November
- Go to the PSC job portal at psckjobs.go.ke (also linked from publicservice.go.ke) and create or update your profile with your ID number, academic certificates and contacts.
- Find the Affordable Housing Programme internship advert and choose the one profession that matches your qualification.
- Submit before the 9 November 2026 deadline. Late or offline applications are not mentioned in the advert, so apply online.
A step-by-step walkthrough of the portal and the shortlisting timeline is on JobInKenya’s Affordable Housing internship 2026 page. Beware of anyone asking for payment to secure a slot; PSC recruitment is free.
Why it matters
The programme pairs young built-environment professionals with the government’s housing projects, funded largely through the Affordable Housing Levy. For graduates in construction, design and property, it is one of the largest single intakes of the year. Buyers interested in the units themselves can see how to apply for an affordable house and our Boma Yangu explainer.
Frequently asked questions
How many Affordable Housing internship 2026 vacancies are there?
6,000, across 28 professional areas, under Cohort 2 of the Affordable Housing Programme.
What is the deadline?
9 November 2026, through the PSC job portal.
Can diploma holders apply?
Yes. Assistant, inspector and property manager roles require a diploma, as does part of the interior design allocation.
How long is the internship and is it paid?
12 months, non-renewable. Interns receive a government-set stipend; the advert does not state the amount.
Source: Public Service Commission advert: Internship vacancies in the State Department for Housing and Urban Development, read 1 November 2026.
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