Pathways

Explore Our Programmes

Internship Program

6 months

University & diploma graduates

Hosts 10 graduates for a 6-month period, selected through a competitive interview process conducted by the Senate Training Committee.

Attachment Program

3 months

Continuing undergraduate & diploma students

Hosts a variable number of students for 3 months, with intake guided by the staffing needs of individual directorates and Senate Liaison Office recommendations.

Voluntary Service Scheme

2 weeks

High school students

Short-term attachments giving high school students structured exposure to the roles, functions, and processes of the Senate.

Public Petitions to the Senate

Civic right

Citizens & stakeholders

Learn how to prepare and submit a petition asking the Senate to take action on a matter within its mandate.

Equitable Sharing of Revenue

County governance

Citizens, counties & stakeholders

Explore the revenue-sharing formula for county governments and the growth of the equitable share under devolution.

County Legislation Tracker

Online platform

Citizens, county representatives & Senators

Monitor county bills and follow their progress through the legislative process across Kenya.

Local Benchmarking Visits

Tailored visits

Local institutions & delegations

Learn from parliamentary practice, exchange institutional experience, and strengthen service delivery.

International Benchmarking

Coordinated visits

International delegations & institutions

Structured opportunities for global knowledge exchange with the Senate of Kenya.

Public Participation

Civic engagement

Citizens & stakeholders

Make your views heard in Senate laws, policies, and matters that affect you.

Internship & Attachment

Standard Program Structure

  • Onboarding support: badges, lunch, stipend, and documentation (agreement forms, log books, Constitution of Kenya).
  • Daily attendance and monthly progress/welfare meetings.
  • Exposure to devolution through lectures and stakeholder visits (COG, IGRTC, County Assemblies, CRA, among others).
  • Research assignments on topical issues.
  • Exit meetings, recommendation letters, and an official graduation ceremony.
  • Established alumni network with continuous engagement for 2 years after completion.

Voluntary Service Scheme

High School Attachment

A structured two-week attachment giving high school students an opportunity to learn, observe, and gain practical exposure within the Senate of Kenya. All public and private high school students are eligible to apply through an official request letter to the Office of the Clerk of the Senate.

Key Highlights:

  • Understand the roles and functions of the Senate.
  • Interact with Senators and key departments.
  • Gain practical experience in parliamentary processes and governance.
  • Tour Parliament buildings and observe live proceedings in both chambers.
  • Participate in mentorship sessions and courtesy calls with senior officials.

Outcomes

Programme Impact

Enhances understanding of legislation, democracy, and devolved governance.

Builds career awareness and parliamentary exposure.

Fosters leadership, discipline, and civic responsibility.

Strengthens the pipeline of young Kenyans equipped to engage with public institutions.