Internship Program-Supply Chain Management

The Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) is seeking qualified applicants for its 2026 Young Professional Programme and Internship Programme. These structured training opportunities are designed to build technical capacity, strengthen future leadership, and support national competitiveness in competition policy, consumer protection, market regulation, and related fields.

Key Job Information

• Position: Young Professional Programme (YPP) – 5 Positions & Internship Programme – 5 Positions
• Location: Nairobi, Kenya
• Employment Type: One-Year Training Contract
• Experience Level: Entry-Level / Graduate
• Salary/Stipend: YPP: KES 70,000 per month; Internship: KES 25,000 per month
• Application Deadline: 15th December 2025 at 17:00 Hours

About the Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK)

The Competition Authority of Kenya is a statutory agency established under the Competition Act, CAP 504, to promote and safeguard competition, protect consumer welfare, and prevent unfair or misleading market conduct. The Authority plays a critical role in ensuring open, fair, and efficient markets that support national economic growth and innovation.

CAK is recognized for its leadership in market regulation, enforcement of competition law, and development of policies that enhance consumer protection and fair trade practices across Kenya. The organization fosters a culture of excellence, professionalism, and integrity, making it a preferred institution for graduates seeking impactful regulatory careers.

The Authority consistently supports learning, research, and professional capacity-building by offering structured training opportunities that expose young professionals to real-world market oversight, economic analysis, legal enforcement, mergers regulation, and policy development. These programs help strengthen Kenya’s talent pipeline in regulatory practice and governance.

Job Description

The CAK Young Professional Programme and Internship Programme provide hands-on exposure to competition law enforcement, economic analysis, market investigations, consumer protection, and regulatory compliance. Participants will work within specialized divisions, gaining direct experience in market regulation and public-interest decision-making.

Both programs are designed to help graduates deepen their technical skills, understand regulatory dynamics, collaborate across departments, and contribute to the Authority’s mandate of promoting fair competition and consumer welfare. Successful candidates will train under experienced officers, participate in research assignments, and support ongoing investigations and regulatory projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Support market investigations, compliance monitoring, and consumer protection activities.
• Assist in reviewing mergers and acquisitions to ensure compliance with competition law.
• Conduct research on competition policy, economic trends, and regulatory developments.
• Participate in enforcement activities and preparation of departmental reports.
• Support legal analysis, case documentation, and preparation of regulatory submissions.
• Assist in data collection, policy reviews, and evaluation of market practices.
• Engage in cross-departmental projects supporting CAK’s mandate.
• Contribute to departmental administrative tasks and training sessions.

Required Qualifications

Young Professional Programme (YPP)

• Master’s Degree in Law, Economics, or a Business-related field.
• Aged below 35 years.

Internship Programme

• Bachelor’s Degree in one of the required disciplines listed below:

YPP Functional Areas

• Buyer Power – CAK/01.11/2025
• Consumer Protection – CAK/02.11/2025
• Enforcement & Compliance – CAK/03.11/2025
• Mergers & Acquisition – CAK/04.11/2025
• Legal Services – CAK/05.11/2025

Internship Functional Areas

• Planning, Policy & Research – CAK/06.11/2025 (Economics, Statistics, Project Management, M&E, Business-related degrees)
• Consumer Protection – CAK/07.11/2025 (Economics, Law, Business Administration)
• Enforcement & Compliance – CAK/08.11/2025 (Economics, Law, Business Administration)
• ICT – CAK/09.11/2025 (Computer Science, IT, Telecoms Engineering, Electronic Engineering)
• Supply Chain Management – CAK/10.11/2025 (Procurement, Purchasing, Logistics, SCM, Administration)

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills.
• Interest in competition law, economics, policy research, or regulatory compliance.
• Good communication, critical thinking, and teamwork abilities.
• Familiarity with market regulation principles or consumer protection frameworks.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools or legal research methods (advantage).

Benefits and Compensation

• YPP stipend: KES 70,000 per month.
• Internship stipend: KES 25,000 per month.
• One year of structured professional training and mentorship.
• Exposure to real regulatory work, competition investigations, and policy development.
• Opportunity to build technical expertise in a high-impact regulatory environment.
• Potential absorption into CAK’s workforce subject to available vacancies.
• Inclusive work environment that values diversity and equal opportunity.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply using the Apply Now button below. Applicants must submit their documents through the CAK recruitment portal at https://recruitment.cak.go.ke:2044/ and quote the relevant Job Reference Number.

Required Documents

• Application letter
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Copy of National ID
• Certified copies of academic & professional certificates (Commissioner for Oaths)
• Names and contacts of three (3) academic or professional referees

Shortlisted candidates will present Chapter Six documents: KRA, HELB, EACC, DCI, and CRB clearance.

Application Deadline: 15 December 2025 at 17:00 hours.

Note: Canvassing leads to automatic disqualification. CAK is an all-inclusive employer.