Marketing Intern at Mukuru

About the role


This is not your typical internship. You will play a hands-on role in driving brand visibility, executing campaigns, and engaging communities directly.
You'll work closely with the Country Manager and marketing teams to help position Mukuru as a trusted brand within key communities.


What you'll be doing

Drive on-the-ground activations


Plan and execute community-based campaigns and activation events
Represent Mukuru at events, campuses, markets, and community gatherings
Support customer onboarding during activations
Track campaign performance and identify new opportunities


Manage social media presence


Run and grow Mukuru Kenya's social media platforms
Create and manage a monthly content calendar
Engage with customers through comments, messages, and community groups
Monitor growth, engagement, and performance metrics


Create engaging content


Design and produce social media content, videos, and campaign visuals
Capture real customer stories and community moments
Develop content for campaigns, promotions, and product education
Maintain a content library aligned to brand standards


Generate market insights


Track competitor activity and market trends
Gather customer feedback during activations
Share insights on target communities and opportunities
Support reporting on campaign effectiveness and performance


Collaborate with marketing teams


Coordinate with central marketing on campaigns and content
Align local activity with broader brand strategy
Share learnings and performance feedback regularly


What you need to succeed

Qualifications & experience


Diploma or degree in Marketing, Communications, or related field
Strong communication skills (English required; Swahili advantageous)
Active interest or presence on social media platforms
Basic design or content creation skills


What will make you stand out


Creative thinker with strong storytelling ability
Comfortable engaging people in community environments
Self-driven, organised, and adaptable
Passion for fintech, marketing, and community impact


What you'll gain

This is a high-impact, hands-on internship where you'll contribute directly to business growth.


Real experience in marketing campaigns and events
Ownership of live social media platforms
Exposure to fintech and customer acquisition strategies
Mentorship from experienced professionals
A portfolio of measurable, real-world results


Remuneration


Monthly stipend of KES 25,000