Kenya is one of the most popular tourism destinations in Africa and a great country to live. View our guide to working in Kenya as a foreigner or English speaker, search paid jobs, volunteer work and internships and apply today.
Top Rated Opportunities
How to Get a Job in Kenya
These are some industries which hire international staff:
• Travel and tourism
• Tour guide
• Safari guide
• NGO/Voluntary sector
• Wildlife conservation
Best Places to Find Work in Kenya
The larger towns and cities are where most local and international companies are based, some of the easiest places to find employment include: Nairobi, Mombasa, Ruiru, Kikuyu, Nakuru, Eldoret, Kisumu, Thika, Limuru, Malindi, Kitale and Garissa. If you want to find paid jobs with animals then you can find work in spectacular settings like the incredible national parks.
Volunteer Work in Kenya
One of the key elements for young people keen to find gap year jobs is splicing in a volunteering or conservation project on their travels, and Kenya is one of the destinations best-placed to offer a variety of opportunities.
Due to the cost of university, a lot of young people are seeking out alternative means of bolstering their CV and skill-set, in a bid to appeal to future employers. From volunteering working with elephants in a conservation sector, to helping to rebuild a school or community centre in areas not yet rebuilt after the tsunami — there are lots of projects to get involved in.
These projects are popular with students and graduates but open to all ages.
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