Useful professions in Kenya

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Kean Active member

Member since 02 August 2012

KeanActive member13 June 2017 20:12:13

Hello,

In order to make a living in any country there often are some professions that always will be good for the wallet and success, like ; Law, Medical, IT, Construction, Trade, Electrician, Plumber, Carpenter, Mechanic ...

What are the professions that are in shortage and what is in oversupply currently ?

Br. Kean

Longonot62 Kenya Expat Advisor

Member since 05 March 2010

Longonot62Kenya Expat Advisor14 June 2017 04:59:14

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Kenya has a chronic unemployment problem amongst graduates.

However, I understand that there is a shortage of skilled construction workers and also in the tech sector.

vinutha Member

Member since 24 July 2014

vinuthaMember14 June 2017 11:55:02

I want to try in the tech field... but I dont have a work permit.. Is it possible for me to get a job in anyways?

Longonot62 Kenya Expat Advisor

Member since 05 March 2010

Longonot62Kenya Expat Advisor14 June 2017 17:07:34

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Unfortunately you cannot work legally without a work permit.

You should apply for work first and then it will be your employer who should arrange the work permit. Part of this process involves the employer evidencing to the government that the position cannot be filled from the local labour force. So as this an area of skills shortage, it is more likely that work permits will be issued to foreigners, so that vacancies can be filled.

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