Ruto seeks permanent internship framework for graduates
Kenyan President William Ruto has announced plans to withdraw the Public Service Internship Bill to create a more robust legal framework for youth employment. The initiative aims to bridge the gap between university education and the practical requirements of the job market.
Why it matters
This policy shift addresses the critical issue of youth unemployment and the 'skills gap' between academic training and private sector needs in Kenya.
President William Ruto has called for stronger government and private sector partnerships to create a permanent pathway for young Kenyans transitioning from higher learning institutions into the labour market. Speaking during the launch of the Next Generation Youth Employment Programme (NextGen.KE) at State House, Nairobi, President Ruto said internships must move beyond temporary interventions and become a structured part of the journey from education to employment. The President said he had requested the withdrawal of the Public Service Internship Bill, 2022 (National Assembly Bill No. 63 of 2022) from Parliament to allow for improvements that would establish a stronger legal framework for internships. He said the revised legislation would ensure internships become a permanent feature of the transition between learning institutions and workplaces.
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