PSC Goes After Public Officers Over Abuse of Interns

Reports of intern exploitation across the country have risen sharply, with growing concerns that parts of the employment sector are failing to uphold proper standards in the treatment of interns...

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The Public Service Commission (PSC) has issued a stern warning to government officials against mistreating interns, declaring such abuse a criminal offense. This warning comes amidst rising cases of intern mistreatment within government institutions.

Over 42% of women reported first experiencing harassment as interns, according to a 2024 study by AMWIK.
PSC Chairperson Francis Meja emphasized that supervisors are the "first line of defence" for interns.
The PSC is undertaking a capacity-building workshop for mentors and coaches of the Public Service Internship Programme (PSIP) in Naivasha.