Legal Internship

Position Overview

We are seeking a motivated and detail‑oriented Legal Intern to support our Policy and Research work This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in legislative processes, stakeholder engagement, and legal research within Kenya’s private sector policy environment.

About KEPSA

The Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) is the apex body for the private sector in Kenya. KEPSA brings together local and foreign business associations, federations, chambers of commerce, professional bodies that are sectoral umbrella bodies and individual sectoral business membership organizations, corporates, from multinationals to large and medium- sized companies, SMEs, and start-ups from all sectors of the economy, across all parts of the country. This gives KEPSA a reach of over 2 million businesses directly and indirectly. KEPSA also serves as the national focal point of the East Africa Business Council (EABC), the umbrella body of businesses in East Africa. It hosts the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Kenya Chapter, a member of the ICC with a reach of over 45 million businesses globally.

Key Responsibilities

The Legal Intern will work under the guidance of the Policy and Research Manager and support in:

• Parliamentary Engagement
  • Coordinating participation in Parliamentary Departmental Committee meetings,       leadership meetings, and Parliament
  • Supporting public participation on key private sector bills and amendment acts      (e.g., Finance Bill, Statute Law Miscellaneous Amendments).
  • Preparing fortnightly reports to parliamentary leaders on bills being tracked and KEPSA inputs.
• Legislative Monitoring & Reporting
  • Updating members on proceedings in both houses of Parliament, focusing on      legislative agendas impacting the private sector.
  • Publishing weekly calendars of parliamentary activities.
  • Reviewing bills under consideration and preparing legislative bulletins highlighting stages, areas of interest, and potential impacts.
  • Tracking progress of bills, proposed amendments, and scheduled tabling dates.
• Policy Research & Advocacy Support
  • Reviewing bills and policies discussed by sector boards, drafting memoranda, and     incorporating feedback for submission to parliamentary committees or ministries.
  • Attending parliamentary committee sittings, sector board meetings, and ministerial       forums to deepen understanding of legal and policy issues.
• Judiciary Engagement
  • Supporting coordination of Judiciary Round Table meetings.
  • Assisting in training initiatives for courts on private sector perspectives in judicial processes.
• Governance and Legal Support
  • Coordinate activities of the Governance and Leadership Board Committee.
  • Provide general legal support, including review of Memoranda of Understanding with partners and related documentation.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a Law degree (LLB).
• Strong interest in policy, legislation, and private sector advocacy.
• Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.