CBK Announces One-Year Internship Program with May 16 Deadline; How to Apply

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has launched its annual internship program aimed at developing young talent for the banking and financial sector.

The one-year program seeks to prepare recent graduates for employment opportunities by providing hands-on experience in central and commercial banking operations.

According the announcement, the CBK is recruiting interns across several departments including Finance, Research, Banking and Payment Services, Communications, Human Resources, Internal Audit & Risk, General Services, and Information Technology.

To qualify, applicants must possess a first degree in relevant disciplines such as Finance, Economics, Statistics, Banking, Accounting, Micro-Finance, Human Resources, Management, Social Sciences, Information Technology, Communications, or a master’s degree in a related field.

Candidates must be Kenyan citizens aged between 21 and 29 years and must have graduated within the past 24 months.

The authority emphasizes that successful candidates should not have undertaken any other internship program or gained workplace experience related to their field of study since graduating.

Additional requirements include strong interpersonal and communication skills, goal orientation, teamwork abilities, and computer proficiency.

Applications must be submitted online before May 16, 2025, with candidates required to create a profile and upload academic certificates, transcripts, and a recommendation letter from their learning institution.

The regulator has clarified that it will not offer permanent employment after completion of the internship, though interns may apply for advertised positions upon program completion.

As an equal opportunity employer, the CBK encourages applications from women, persons living with disabilities, and candidates from marginalized communities.

For more information and to apply, interested candidates should visit the CBK website.