The KPMG East Africa Graduate Recruitment Programme 2026 for young East Africans.

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Application Deadline: June 10, 2026

Applications are now open for the 2026 KPMG East Africa Graduate Recruitment Programme. The KPMG graduate recruitment program, seeks to identify and attract ambitious, focused and high performing fresh graduates to a world of unlimited opportunities. Through exposure to best practices and practical engagement in the corporate world. This is with an intention to enhance existing knowledge and tap to the potential they have demonstrated through our exciting recruitment process.

The program is a permanent opportunity with a structured learning pathway for final year students and recent graduates.

Personal attributes

• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Ability to work in teams
• Agile and ready to think out of the box
• Flexible in prioritizing and completing tasks.

• Good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Inquisitive and demonstrated desire for excellence
• Proactive in fostering innovation

Applicants minimum requirements

Kenya

Graduating Class
Graduating Year: 2025/2026

University Grade
Second Class Upper/GPA of 3.0 and above

High School Grade
Minimum B in KCSE with B in English & Math or Equivalent IGCSE and American system grading

Specialisation
Bachelor’s degree in any field

Rwanda

Graduating Class
Graduating Year: 2025/2026

University Grade
Second Class Upper/GPA 3.0 

High School Grade
Minimum of B in the principles subjects of senior secondary school

Specialisation
Bachelor’s degree in any field

Tanzania

Graduating Class
Graduating year: 2025/ 2026

University Grade
Second Class Upper/GPA of 3.5 and above

High School Grade
Minimum of division 2 at O’ Level and A Level
Minimum B in English & Math at O Level

Specialisation
Bachelor’s degree in any field

Uganda

Graduating Class
Graduating year: 2025/ 2026/ January 2027

University Grade
Second class upper/ CGPA 4.0/ 70%

High School Grade
​​​​Division 1 at O level, with a minimum of credit in Mathematics and English Minimum of 14 points at A level

Specialisation
Bachelor’s degree in any field

2026 graduates must have completed course work and project by August 2026 and must have a completion letter from the university.

Pathways

Audit and assurance

KPMG East Africa’s audit practice helps organizations and individuals achieve their objectives and succeed in the economy through measuring performance, managing risks, and leveraging knowledge.

Tax and regulatory

From a rapidly evolving technology landscape, to new tax policy developments, geopolitical change, economic fluctuations, and new ways of working, the need to transform the tax function is more important than ever.

Deal Advisory & Strategy

Business today is under more pressure than ever to deliver better, lasting results for stakeholders, whether you need to buy, sell, partner, fund or fix your company. 

Consulting : People and change

People and Change teams focus on the human capabilities and develop strategies for the attraction, development, motivation, retention and management of the right people with the right skill sets and right experiences to deliver on the goals of the organization.

Consulting : Technology and Innovation

Our Tech-Advisory services encompass Advisory IT, Technology Enablement, and Digital Transformation, tailored to meet the evolving needs of businesses in a rapidly changing technological landscape.

Consulting : Technology Risk, Cyber & Data and analytics

Apply creative and innovative thinking while working with some of the latest innovations and technologies in data science and create actionable insights.

Consulting : Finance and accounting

Use automation to streamline financial reporting or identify acquisition opportunities and be involved in planning a client’s finance division structure.

International Development Advisory Services (IDAS)

International Development Advisory Services (IDAS) Africa is a KPMG Centre of Excellence on the continent, managing innovative programmes and projects, with a diverse and multidisciplinary work force.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the KPMG East Africa Graduate Recruitment Programme