Key statistics:

• The scheme aims to provide internship opportunities to one crore youth over five years.
• Only 10,000 internships were completed from the total offered.
• Only 1.5% of the allocated budget was utilized in FY 2024-25.

The PM Internship Scheme was introduced to address youth unemployment and enhance skills among young people. However, the low completion rate indicates significant challenges in execution. The Teachers Service Commission has also faced legal challenges regarding its internship program’s constitutionality.

Currently, over 44,000 teacher interns are deployed in public schools across the country. Despite these efforts, chronic staffing shortages remain an issue. The need for effective environmental governance and sustainable development is pressing as the nation grapples with these challenges.

John Brittas criticized the scheme’s performance, stating, “This is appalling. Prime Minister Modi owes the country a clear answer for this gross underutilisation of a wildly hyped scheme announced with much fanfare in the last Budget.” His remarks reflect widespread frustration among stakeholders regarding the lack of transparency and accountability in the program.

As the application deadline for an internship position within the United Nations Environment Programme approaches on May 6, 2026, many are looking for alternative opportunities that may better serve their career aspirations.

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Equity Bank is focusing on specialized engineering talent. The roles include DevOps Engineers and Site Reliability Engineers. Additionally, the bank is recruiting Application Security Specialists and Information Security Analysts in Kigali. This recruitment reflects a shift towards technology-driven operations within the banking sector.

The Assets Recovery Agency is involved in a separate investigation targeting cybercrime. They are seeking to freeze over Sh6.7 million linked to a mobile phone theft and money laundering syndicate. The funds are believed to be proceeds of crime generated from the theft, repair, and resale of stolen mobile phones.

Key details of the investigation:

• The agency targets three individuals suspected of running the syndicate.
• The largest single amount targeted is Sh4 million in one account linked to Syllus Musila Kivyatu.
• Zachariah Lekishon stated that the respondents are involved in acquiring and selling stolen mobile phones.

There is imminent danger that these individuals may dispose of or transfer the funds unless preservation orders are issued by the court. Observers note that this situation highlights ongoing challenges with cybercrime in Kenya.

As Equity Bank seeks to redefine African finance through its recruitment efforts, it also aims to promote financial inclusion across its markets. The bank’s strategy aligns with broader economic goals amid a competitive job market.

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