Top Paid Internship Opportunities to Apply for Before May 2025 Ends
If you’re a recent graduate or awaiting graduation and eager to gain hands-on experience while earning a monthly stipend, several reputable organizations in Kenya are currently accepting applications for paid internship positions. These opportunities offer a wide range of specializations and could be the stepping stone you need to launch your career. Here’s a roundup of internships you should consider applying for before the end of May 2025:
🌟 M-PESA Internship Program – Safaricom Care Centre
Safaricom is offering internship slots under the M-PESA department at their Care Centre.
Key Highlights:
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Paid internship (monthly stipend provided)
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Open to recent graduates or those awaiting graduation
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Must not be in full-time employment
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6-month duration
Specializations Available:
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Project Administration
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UI/UX Design
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Risk & Compliance
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Strategy & Partnerships
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Legal & Regulatory Affairs
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Observability Engineering (Service Operations)
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Value Management
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Supply Chain Operations
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Human Resources
Deadline to Apply: 26th May 2025
🌍 United Nations Internship – Nairobi Office
The UN regularly recruits interns across various departments in its Nairobi office. These roles offer exposure to global development work and international policy.
(Note: Specific details and deadline not provided – check UN careers portal for updates.)
🇪🇺 European Union Delegation to Kenya – Paid Traineeship
This is a fantastic opportunity for young professionals passionate about international relations and African affairs.
Benefits:
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Monthly stipend: €800 (Approx. KES 112,000)
Eligibility:
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University degree in fields like international relations, political science, journalism, trade, or related areas
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Strong research, analytical, and writing skills
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Team-oriented with excellent communication
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Proficient in written and spoken English
Deadline to Apply: 4th June 2025
🐘 Maasai Mara Wildlife Conservancies Association (MMWCA) Internship
MMWCA offers several internship positions focused on conservation and community development.
Open Roles Include:
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Wildlife & Natural Resource Management
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Community Development
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Gender Studies
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Finance & Economics
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Procurement
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Communications
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Information Technology
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HR Management
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GIS (Geographic Information Systems)
Deadline to Apply: 23rd May 2025
🏫 Teachers Service Commission (TSC) Internship – May 2025 Intake
The TSC is accepting applications for internship roles across several administrative departments.
Monthly Stipend: KSh 25,000
Total Vacancies: 30
Specializations:
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ICT
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Records Management
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HR Management & Development
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Counseling
Deadline to Apply: 26th May 2025
🌍 African Development Bank (AfDB) Internship Program – Session 2, 2025
AfDB is now accepting applications for their second internship session of 2025.
Requirements:
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Recent graduate (within 1 year)
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Nationals from AfDB member countries
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Proficiency in English or French
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Familiarity with MS Office; SAP knowledge is a plus
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Proof of graduation or university enrollment required
(Deadline not specified – visit AfDB website for details.)
🚬 British American Tobacco (BAT) Kenya Internship Program
Open Positions:
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IDT Intern
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Marketing Intern
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Finance Global Graduate Program
👶 Save the Children Kenya – Internship Openings
This humanitarian organization offers hands-on internship roles in various departments.
Open Positions:
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Finance Intern
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Safety and Security Intern
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HR & Administration Intern
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IT Intern
⚖️ Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) Internship Program – May 2025 Intake
Available Internship Roles:
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Finance
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Legal Services
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Consumer Protection
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Risk & Quality Assurance
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HR & Administration
Deadline to Apply: 26th May 2025
HOW TO APPLY
Director-General
Competition Authority of Kenya
P.O Box 36265-00200
NAIROBI.
Through;
Email: https://recruitment.cak.go.ke:2044/
The application shall include:
a) Application letter;
b) Curriculum Vitae (CV);
c) Copy of National Identification Card;
d) Certified copies of Academic and Professional certificates; and
e) Names and contacts (telephone and e-mail) of three (3) professional/ academic referees.
Applications close on 26th May, 2025 at 1700hours. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.