KRA Internship 2025/2026: Careers, application and requirements

The KRA Internship program is a government youth initiative to develop young talent for the country's labor market. This state agency offers continuing degree students a 3-month industrial attachment and a 12-month internship to fresh diploma and degree graduates. Here is how to apply and the requirements.

Key takeaways

• The KRA Internship 2025/2026 programme offers opportunities for Kenyan graduates to gain practical experience in various departments.
• Applicants must be Kenyan citizens, aged 20–35, and hold a degree or diploma from a recognized institution.
• All applications must be submitted online through the KRA careers portal before the stated deadlines.

KRA internship 2024/2025

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) attachment and internship programs help students and fresh graduates acquire professional skills and work experience. Below is detailed information on how to apply for attachment and internship opportunities at KRA.

KRA has six departments, each headed by a commissioner. The departments are as follows:

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• Department of Corporate Support Services
• Department of Investigations and Enforcement
• Domestic Services Department for medium and small taxpayers
• Custom Services Department
• Department of Technical Support Services
• Domestic Taxes Department for large taxpayers

KRA departments offer internship opportunities to fresh diploma and degree graduates from the following disciplines of knowledge:

• Finance/Accounting
• Economics/Statistics
• Supply Chain Management
• Human Resource
• Marketing /Communications
• Library & Information Science
• Records Management
• ICT
• Hospitality
• Security/Criminology
• Project Management
• Chemistry/Analytical/Industrial Chemistry
• Electrical/Electronic Engineering
• Counselling Psychology
• Disaster Management.

KRA internship requirements

Here are the requirements for KRA internship opportunities:

• Be between 20-35 years old and a Kenyan Citizen.
• Have a first Diploma or Degree (undergraduate) from a recognized institution.
• Be available for full-time work for twelve months.
• Have never undertaken an internship or been exposed to work experience in your area of specialization after graduation.

KRA attachment requirements

Below are the KRA internship 2025/2026 requirements:

• Be between 20-35 years old and a Kenyan Citizen.
• Be a continuing third or fourth-year student pursuing their first degree (undergraduate) from a recognized university.
• Have your university's valid introduction letter.
• Be available to work full-time for three months.

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KRA internship 2025/2026 application process

KRA shares attachments and internship opportunities on its e-recruitment portal. Only those registered on the portal can access the private KRA careers page and apply for available internships and attachments.

How to register on the KRA e-recruitment portal

Here is how to apply for the KRA internship 2025/2026 online through the KRA e-recruitment portal:

• Go to the KRA e-recruitment portal.
• Click on the Register to access the registration page.

• Fill in the required details on the registration page.

• Accept the Data Privacy Statement.
• Click Register.
• KRA will send you an email requesting that you confirm your email address.
• Confirm your email address to complete your registration.
• Refresh your email if you experience any delay in receiving an email notification at the end of the e-recruitment registration process, and in case of any challenge, send your query to kracareers@kra.go.ke.

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How to apply for KRA internships or attachments

Now, follow these simple steps to complete your KRA internship 2025 application.

• Log into the KRA e-recruitment portal using the username and password you submitted when registering on the portal.
• The KRA recruitment portal will open the Applicant Cockpit.
• To update or create your application profile (candidate profile), click Candidate Profile.
• Click My Profile and follow the instructions to update or create your application profile.
• Click Overview, then tap Release.
• Click the check box on the page to finish updating or creating your application profile.
• After that, click Employment Opportunities on the Applicant Cockpit page.
• Click Start under Job Search to see available vacancies.
• Click Job Posting to view the job's full details.
• Click Apply at the top of the page and follow the instructions.
• Fill in all mandatory fields on your KRA internship 2025/2026 application form.
• Review your application before clicking Send Application Now to submit it.
• After clicking Send Application Now, accept the Data Privacy Statement.

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Selected KRA internship/attachments candidates are required to submit these documents:

• Proof of a valid Personal Accident Insurance Cover
• A Certificate of Good Conduct
• KRA PIN Certificate copies
• NHIF
• NSSF
• A national ID card
• Bank Account Details

Note that:

• The Kenya Revenue Authority takes in interns annually.
• KRA offers quarterly attachment, i.e., January to March, April to May, June to July, August to September, and October to December.
• KRA doesn't charge any fee for this process.
• Incomplete applications will not be considered.
• Only selected candidates are contacted.
• The agency doesn't guarantee employment after the internship ends.
• The Kenya Revenue Authority doesn't extend its internship and attachment programs.
• KRA only absorbs interns and attaches them permanently if vacancies are available.

KRA internship 2025/2026 dates

The KRA internship 2025/2026 deadline was 23 December 2024 for the main programme, and 14 April 2025 for the May–July attachment. Interested candidates can now start preparing to apply for the 2026 intake. Keep checking the KRA careers portal for official updates and timelines.

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Is the Kenya Revenue Authority a good employer?

KRA is among Kenya's top ten best-paying employers. Interns and attaches who eventually get long-term contracts at this government agency earn huge salaries.

Is KRA recruiting interns?

Check the KRA e-recruitment portal to know whether the KRA internship application deadline has passed. The agency shares attachments and internship opportunities in the portal. Only those registered on the portal can access the private KRA careers page and apply for available internships and attachments.

Usually, KRA accepts applications for its 12-month internship towards the end of the year. For instance, applications for the January to December 2024 KRA internship program were accepted between August and November 2023.

Has the list of KRA internship 2025 shortlisted candidates been released?

Due to the large number of applications received, KRA does not publicly post the names of the shortlisted candidates for the internship program. Instead, only shortlisted candidates are contacted. If you are not contacted, you can try your luck next time.

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Has the KRA internship started?

The KRA internship 2025 has already started. Applications closed in December 2024. The May–July 2025 attachment deadline was in April. All application windows are now closed. Interested candidates should watch the KRA careers portal for updates. The next intake will be for the 2026 internship programme.

How much are interns at KRA paid?

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) offers a monthly stipend to interns. Degree holders earn KShs. 25,000. Diploma holders earn KShs. 18,000. These amounts are subject to statutory deductions. The stipend is part of the internship program offered from time to time.

How much does KRA pay graduate trainees?

KRA interns earn a monthly stipend of KShs. 15,000, which is subject to statutory deductions.

Where can I find the latest KRA job vacancies 2025?

You can find the latest KRA job vacancies 2025 by visiting the official Kenya Revenue Authority careers page. Go to Home - KRA job vacancies on the KRA website to view current openings, application guidelines, and deadlines. Make sure to check the portal regularly for updates.

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To qualify for a KPA internship, you must be a Kenyan citizen under 35 years old. You must be unemployed and hold a degree, diploma, or certificate. You should have no prior work experience or internship in your field. Those retired or previously employed are not eligible.

What is the CFC internship 2025?

There is no formal annual internship programme. Instead, the bank occasionally invites applications from qualified students and recent graduates via its careers page and social media channels. Interested candidates typically apply by emailing their CV and cover letter—often to recruitment@stanbic.com.

The KRA Internship 2025/2026 recruitment process strictly follows the stated requirements. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. However, you can still try again in the next intake. Disclosing false or incomplete information will lead to immediate disqualification.

Tuko.co.ke shared a guide about getting a Certificate of Good Conduct on the eCitizen portal. It is an annually renewable document provided by the Criminal Investigations Department (C.I.D).

You can't get a formal job in Kenya without a clean Certificate of Good Conduct since potential employers use it to prove that you don't have a criminal background.

Source: TUKO.co.ke