Attachment - Mechanical/Automotive Engineering

Kenya Power and Lighting Company PLC (Kenya Power)

Who we are
The Kenya Power and Lighting Company PLC (Kenya Power) owns and operates most of the electricity transmission and distribution system in the country and sells electricity to over 7.5 million as at end of June 2020.

The Company’s vision is to be Kenya’s energy solutions provider of choice by providing quality and reliable service to power people for better lives and enable the country’s socio-economic development in a sustainable manner.

Kenya Power’s key mandate is to plan for sufficient electricity generation and transmission capacity to meet demand; build and maintain the power distribution and transmission network and retail electricity to its customers. 

The Government has a controlling stake at 50.1% of shareholding with private investors at 49.9%. Kenya Power is listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange.

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Electrical engineering
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https://www.kplc.co.ke/

Attachment - Mechanical/Automotive Engineering

The industrial attachment opportunities are available in various Departments for a maximum period of three (3) months effective January to March 2027. Kindly note the Allowable period for attachment is 3months.

Requirements
Interested candidates should:

  • Be available full time for the duration of the program (3 months).
  • Be a continuing student, pursuing a Degree, Diploma, or Craft Certificate (above stated fields only), in an accredited learning institution.
  • Have a valid introduction letter from the respective learning institution.
  • Have a valid insurance personal accident cover for the entire period of attachment.

Method of Application

N.B. There are no vacancies for Information & Communication Technology (ICT)related courses for this intake.

References

  • Undergraduate Attachment Reference No. KP1/ATTGRAD/27/1
  • Diploma Attachment Reference No. KP1/ATTDIP/27/1
  • Craft Certificate in Electrical & Electronics Engineering (Power Option) and Craft
  • Certificate in Mechanical/Automotive Engineering, Reference No. KP1/ATTCERT/27/1

How to Apply

Interested persons should submit their applications online by visiting the Kenya Power website: http://www.kplc.co.ke under the Public Information tab and Career Opportunities section. Applications should be received not later than Friday, 27th, November 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

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  • A confirmation email will be sent to you few minutes afterwards
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