The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), in line with the Government’s Youth Initiative to nurture and prepare young talent for the Kenyan labour market, has announced its upcoming intake for the October to December 2025 Industrial Attachment Programme. This structured initiative targets continuing undergraduate students in their 3rd, 4th, or final year of study, as well as diploma students in their final year, offering them a chance to bridge academic learning with practical industry experience.
The three-month programme provides a platform for students to gain hands-on exposure in different professional fields within the Authority. It allows participants to apply theoretical knowledge in real work environments while sharpening their professional and interpersonal skills. KRA remains committed to developing a talent pipeline that not only strengthens the institution but also contributes to Kenya’s broader economic and social growth objectives.
The attachment intake spans across diverse support service departments within KRA, covering multiple academic and professional disciplines. Successful applicants will receive mentorship, practical exposure, and guidance to prepare them for future roles in both public and private sectors.
Objectives of the Programme
The October to December 2025 Industrial Attachment Programme has three key objectives:
- To provide continuing students with an opportunity to acquire practical, workplace-related experience in their field of study.
- To contribute towards the professional development of young Kenyans by equipping them with practical skills and real-life problem-solving abilities.
- To support the national agenda of preparing youth for active participation in the labour market.
Available Disciplines
The Authority has announced opportunities in multiple areas of specialization. Each discipline aligns with specific operational and support functions at KRA. Below is a breakdown of the fields where students can apply:
Finance and Accounting
Students specializing in finance, accounting, and related fields will gain exposure to financial management practices, internal controls, auditing processes, and budgeting. Attachees in this discipline will assist in maintaining records, supporting reconciliations, and learning how large-scale institutions manage financial compliance.
Economics and Statistics
For those pursuing economics and statistics, the attachment will involve data collection, economic modeling, statistical analysis, and preparation of policy-oriented reports. Students will develop applied research and analytical skills critical for decision-making.
Data Analytics and Mathematics
This placement focuses on using data-driven approaches to support organizational decision-making. Students will work with large datasets, perform data cleaning, create dashboards, and learn how analytics informs operational efficiency and compliance enforcement.
Supply Chain Management
Students in this discipline will learn procurement processes, inventory management, vendor relations, and logistics coordination. The placement equips participants with a practical understanding of public sector supply chain functions.
Human Resource Management
The HR placement will expose students to staff recruitment processes, payroll administration, performance management systems, and employee relations. Attachees will understand the human capital needs of a large government agency.
Marketing and Communication
This specialization will provide exposure to brand management, campaign development, digital communication, and public outreach strategies. Students will gain skills in crafting messages that align with institutional objectives.
Communications, Public Relations, International Relations, and Diplomacy
Students in these disciplines will gain experience in managing stakeholder engagement, drafting communication briefs, and supporting protocol functions. The role emphasizes written communication, negotiations, and international best practices.
Media Studies, Photography, Videography, Film Production, and Animation
Placements in this category focus on creative content production for digital and broadcast platforms. Students will assist in event coverage, editing, creative storytelling, and the development of corporate visual materials.
ICT and Telecommunications
ICT students will support systems development, network management, IT security, database administration, and user support. Telecommunication students will gain exposure to network operations, cabling, system troubleshooting, and related services.
Hospitality: Food & Beverage, Hotel Management, Housekeeping, and Laundry
This area provides practical exposure to hospitality management within institutional setups. Students will learn guest relations, catering services, hygiene standards, and facility management.
Records Management, Archives, and Library & Information Science
These placements focus on the organization and preservation of information resources. Students will learn filing systems, digitization processes, records classification, and the importance of data integrity in public administration.
Security and Safety, Security Management, Criminology, Criminal Justice, and Forensics
Students in these fields will be exposed to risk management, incident reporting, surveillance, and investigation support. Forensic students may participate in analyzing documents, digital forensics, and supporting compliance-related cases.
Business Administration, Business Management, Project Management, and Monitoring & Evaluation
Business and management students will gain practical skills in office administration, workflow coordination, planning, and reporting. Those in project management and monitoring & evaluation will learn how to track progress against objectives, measure impact, and prepare accountability reports.
Counselling Psychology and Occupational Health
These placements expose students to workplace counselling, wellness programmes, occupational health practices, and support services for staff. The focus is on promoting holistic well-being in the work environment.
Disaster Management
Students in disaster management will learn risk assessment, emergency preparedness, disaster response planning, and mitigation strategies in organizational settings.
Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Structural)
Engineering students will participate in infrastructure maintenance, project inspections, repairs, and installations. They will gain technical skills in designing, testing, and managing engineering projects within a large institution.
Land Economics, Property Management, and Quantity Survey
Placements in this discipline focus on valuation of property, asset management, land economics, and cost estimation. Students will engage in real estate management within institutional frameworks.
Actuarial Science
Actuarial students will gain hands-on experience in risk analysis, actuarial modeling, and use of statistical tools to assess financial and operational risks.
Transport, Logistics, and Fleet Management
Students will assist in vehicle scheduling, maintenance records, transport planning, and ensuring efficiency in logistics. They will learn how large organizations manage fleet operations.
Law
Law students will be exposed to legal drafting, compliance review, contract analysis, and litigation support. They will also learn about public sector governance and regulatory frameworks.
Education
Students in education may support training programmes, content development, and facilitation of capacity-building sessions.
Chemistry and Analytical Chemistry
This placement provides exposure to laboratory work, chemical analysis, quality assurance, and safety standards. Students will learn laboratory procedures and reporting of results.
Stenographers
Students specializing in stenography will provide secretarial and transcription support, learning shorthand and documentation processes essential for accurate reporting.
Programme Requirements
To be eligible for consideration, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Be a Kenyan citizen aged between 18 and 35 years.
- Be a continuing undergraduate student in their 3rd, 4th, or final year, or a diploma student in their final year from a recognized university or college.
- Have a valid introduction letter from their institution of study.
- Be available on a full-time basis for the entire three-month attachment period.
Successful candidates will also be required to provide proof of a valid Personal Accident Insurance Cover, a copy of their KRA PIN certificate, NHIF/SHIF details, NSSF number, national ID, and bank account information.
Application Process
Applicants are required to submit their applications online through the KRA e-recruitment portal. No manual applications will be accepted. The step-by-step process is outlined below:
- Registration
- Visit the KRA e-recruitment portal at https://erecruitment.kra.go.ke/login.
- Click on the ‘Register’ button to begin the application process.
- Upon registration, an email will be sent to confirm the email address and complete the process.
- Log In
- Once registered, log in with the provided username and password.
- After logging in, the system will open the ‘Applicant Cockpit’.
- Candidate Profile
- On the ‘Applicant Cockpit’ page, click on the ‘Candidate Profile’ tab.
- Select ‘My Profile’ to create or update applicant details.
- Complete all sections, then click ‘Overview and Release’.
- Ensure the checkbox is ticked to confirm completion.
- Application Submission
- On the ‘Applicant Cockpit’, go to the tab ‘Employment Opportunities’.
- Under ‘Job Search’, click ‘Start’ to view available vacancies.
- Select the Industrial Attachment posting to view full details.
- Click the ‘Apply’ button and follow the on-screen instructions.
- Complete all mandatory fields before clicking ‘Send Application Now’.
- Accept the Data Privacy Statement to finalize submission.
For any issues, applicants can send queries to [email protected] or call 0709-01-1000.
Important Notes
- The application deadline is Tuesday, 2nd September 2025.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- The Authority does not charge any fee during the application, selection, or placement process.
- A monthly stipend of Kshs. 7,000 will be paid to successful candidates, subject to statutory deductions.
- The attachment programme will not be extended beyond the stipulated three months.
- Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Conclusion
The October to December 2025 Industrial Attachment Programme offers Kenyan students an invaluable opportunity to integrate their classroom knowledge with practical workplace exposure. Through placements in diverse disciplines ranging from finance and economics to law, engineering, hospitality, and security, the programme is designed to prepare young professionals for a competitive labour market. KRA’s initiative remains a vital contribution towards bridging the gap between academia and industry, while nurturing the next generation of leaders and professionals.
