Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) Internship Programme 2025

In line with its mandate of maintaining stability and fostering a stable financial system, the Central Bank of Kenya has been running an Internship Program that seeks to develop a pool of young talent adequately exposed to central and commercial banking operations. The Internship Program runs for one (1) year after which the candidates are released to pursue opportunities in the job market.

• Table of Content
• About Central Bank of Kenya
• CBK Internship Program
• Aim and Benefits of CBK Internship Program
• Requirements for CBK Internship Program Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Central Bank of Kenya

The Central Bank of Kenya was established by an Act of Parliament of March 24, 1966 and opened its doors to the public on September 14, 1966. The Bank is now anchored in the Constitution under Article 231. The mandate of the Bank is to formulate and implement monetary policy that promotes price stability, fosters liquidity, solvency and stability of the banking sector, issue currency notes and coins, and provide banking services to the Government, commercial banks and other financial institutions. Prior to establishment of Kenya’s central bank, the East African Currency Board (EACB) u... continue reading

CBK Internship Program

Application Deadline	16 May 2025
Type	Internship
Sponsor	Central Bank of Kenya
Gender	Men and Women

Aim and Benefits of CBK Internship Program

The objective of the Central Bank of Kenya Internship Program is to develop and prepare young talent to take up employment opportunities that come up in the Kenyan Banking and Financial Sector. The Internship Program also provides participants with an excellent opportunity to gain workplace experience, expand knowledge, refine career goals and build professional networks, mentors and contacts

Requirements for CBK Internship Program Qualification

• A first degree from a recognized university in any of the following disciplines: Finance, Economics, Statistics, Accounting, Micro-Finance, Management or Social Sciences, Law, or related discipline or a Master’s degree in a relevant field;
• Be a Kenyan youth between 21 to 29 years of age;
• Must have graduated within the last 24 months from the closing date of the advertisement and/or awaiting graduation;
• Provide a recommendation/reference letter from the university attended; and
• Should not have undertaken any other Internship programme or exposed to work experience related to their area of study since graduating.

Personal Attributes

• Should possess interpersonal and communication skills;
• Must be goal oriented, dynamic, passionate and self-motivated;
• Must be a team player and have the ability to solve problems;
• A person of integrity;
• Must be computer proficient.

Application Deadline

May 16, 2025

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to Central Bank of Kenya on www.eaglehr.co.ke to apply

CBK hereby invites applications from qualified candidates for the Central Bank of Kenya Internship Program. Opportunities are available in the following functions: Finance, Research, Banking and Payment Services, Communications, Human Resources, Internal Audit & Risk, General Services and Information Technology.

Those interested are requested to submit their online applications using the link (https://www.eaglehr.co.ke/job-openings/) or by scanning the QR code above.

Create and complete an applicant profile and upload the following: academic certificates, transcripts, and a recommendation letter from your learning institution.

All applications must be submitted online on or before May 16, 2025. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.

Notes: 

Applicants are requested to note the following important information:

• The Bank WILL NOT offer employment after completion of the program. However, applicants who successfully complete the program are allowed to apply for any positions the Bank advertises.
• Successful candidates will be required to complete the six months’ program without a break so as to fully benefit from the objectives of this key initiative by the Bank.
• INCOMPLETE applications will not be considered and
• Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

For more details, visit Central Bank Of Kenya webpage