INVESTING IN TOMORROW’S PUBLIC SERVICE: TARDA WELCOMES THE PSC 8TH COHORT INTERNS

Tana and Athi Rivers Development Authority received 33 interns under the 8th Cohort of the Public Service Commission of Kenya (PSC) Internship Programme (2025/2026), drawn across a range of technical and professional disciplines aligned to the Authority’s core mandate. The interns were formally on boarded through a structured induction program led by the Managing Director Mr. Liban Roba and members of Management, setting clear expectations on institutional values, service delivery standards, ethics, and performance.

The induction provided interns with a practical understanding of TARDA’s mandate, operational environment, and role within national development, while reinforcing accountability, professionalism, and results-based public service. Through this engagement, Management emphasized the importance of innovation, discipline, and citizen-centric service delivery as key pillars of the Authority’s work.

Nationally, the PSC Internship Programme continues to reflect the scale of youth unemployment and competitiveness in the labour market. For the 2025/2026 cycle, 35,659 youth applied for only 7,000 available slots, with 13,117 candidates shortlisted and interviews conducted between 1st and 6th December 2025. Deployment of successful candidates commenced in January 2026.

Within this highly competitive national context, TARDA’s intake of 33 interns represents a deliberate investment in capacity building, skills transfer, and future public sector leadership, while simultaneously strengthening delivery in key technical areas.

The programme enables the Authority to nurture talent, inject fresh perspectives, and support national efforts toward youth empowerment and public service renewal.