5 Fastest Growing Professions In Kenya in 2017

By Lilian Wamaitha 

There are thousands of professional in Kenya today. With this number on the increase every year you can imagine that when you send in an application, you are just one in a thousand other professionals; some more qualified than you are. Sad as it is this is the reality of the Kenya we are living in today.

There are however some fields where the odds will always be in your favor. Want to know the fastest growing professions in Kenya? Keep reading. Though some of them may be considered saturated, their demand keeps increasing and they are likely to remain standing when all is said and done.

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Professions that are growing fast and why

1. Digital Communication and Marketing

We have moved to a digital age where you find everything you want with a click of a button. The demand for digital marketers is on the rise in every sector especially the media.

This has led to the retrenchments we are seeing everyday in the media industry.

If you have a grasp of technology, then count yourself lucky because you are the people who are on demand and who companies will be fighting to have.

2. Engineering

Being a third world country the odds are in the favor of anyone who has studied an engineering degree. The case and point is that we are a developing country and with development comes opportunities to showcase your expertise.

With so many super highways, mega buildings coming up, engineers are in real demand.

3. Another Growing Profession In Kenya in 2017 is IT Security

In this digital age just having a degree in IT will not cut it. You need to go a step further and gain more skills in IT security. With the growth in technology comes an increase in manipulation of this technology.

Nowadays there are even courses offered in professional hacking. Soon organizations will need IT Security specialists in order to protect their systems.

So kudos if you are doing a course or have done something related to IT security. You are the next big thing!

4. Finance and Accounting

This is one of the professions that are considered saturated and God forbid you waste your school fees pursuing such a course. The hard truth is that, this is one of the fields that will remain relevant for a long time.

Companies will always be in need of people to do their math and keep their accounts clean and up to date. So if you were thinking of pursuing your CPA or your business degree in finance, go for it. Don’t listen to those negative dream killers. Soon you will be reaping the fruits of your labour.

5. Real Estate is another growing profession in Kenya

Some learning institutions have already realized the benefits of this untapped market and have introduced degrees and diplomas in real estate. It is one of the fastest growing sectors where many business minded people are investing their capital in. Ask Dr. Chris Kirubi and the likes of Donald Trump. They realized the value of this sector and invested in it a long time ago.

Now imagine you being a real estate profession, offering advice and consultancy services. You will be big.

There are so many professions that you can venture into. However, knowing what will stand the test of time is the real struggle. Take a leap of faith and pursue some of these fastest growing professions in Kenya. If you are just out of school and wondering what course to pursue this article may serve as a guide. It is also suitable for professions looking to grow or change their careers by gaining more skills and expertise.

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