As many courses as there are to pursue in the hopes of getting into lucrative careers, there are some that are less marketable with few job opportunities and will take ages to get a formal job, or worse, end up with no job.

You should, therefore, avoid these courses at all costs.

Well, this article contains a list of unmarketable courses in Kenya to assist you in making an informed decision.

So, read on to find out more…

Unmarketable courses in Kenya

1. Unmarketable medical courses

Medical courses are widely recognized as the most marketable in Kenya, but not all are.

The following are some medical courses with fewer job opportunities:

• Health records and information technology – since hospitals only need a few staffs to manage their records, job opportunities are limited.
• Medical engineering – since only one medical engineer can serve an entire hospital, there are fewer job opportunities for graduates of this course.
• Diploma in health promotion
• Diploma in medical social work
• Community health extension work
• Diploma in Community Oral Health
• Diploma in Community Health

2. Unmarketable business courses

Some business courses are not typically marketable.

The reason for this is that many students have taken the courses, resulting in oversaturation in the job market; so many graduates are still looking for work.

Among these courses are:

Secretarial studies – we are in the era of computers and digitalization, therefore, traditional secretarial duties are becoming obsolete.

Business administration – the job market is extremely competitive, resulting in a limited number of job opportunities.

Supply chain management and procurement – it was once in high demand, but not any longer, as many graduates are still looking for work.

In short there are no jobs available.

Diploma in accountancy – again, due to the large number of graduates, job opportunities are limited.

3. Library and Information science

Despite the importance of information management, the traditional role of librarians has been eroded by the introduction of digital technologies, leading to limited job opportunities for librarians.

4. Unmarketable hospitality and tourism courses

With courses like catering & accommodation management, catering & hotel management, tour guiding & travel, tourism & hospitality management, and food & beverage, you’re unlikely to find a well-paying job right after graduation.

The reason being that, despite Kenya’s thriving hospitality and tourism industries, oversaturation of graduates in this field has made it extremely competitive, resulting in many graduates struggling to find work.

However, you can make good money if you go into self-employment and start a business in the hospitality industry.

5. Fashion design

Despite its creative nature, the fashion industry in Kenya is highly competitive, with many graduates, leaving many fashion design graduates struggling to find work.

Furthermore, success in the fashion industry often requires a blend of talent, business acumen, and networking.

You can, however, thrive in this industry if you start your own fashion business.

Unmarketable courses in Kenya continuation…

6. Criminology and security studies

While security is a major concern, the job market for graduates of criminology and security studies is limited.

There are few opportunities, and furthermore, this program primarily benefits police officers and security officers.

7. Political science courses

There are no sufficient job opportunities for graduates of political science courses in Kenya’s political landscape unless, well, you have connections…

8. Theology and religious studies

Given that the job market for theology and religious studies graduates is often restricted to religious institutions, there are few existing job opportunities.

So, this is not a good course to take unless you want to be a chaplain or a religious leader.

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9. Anthropology

There is a low demand for anthropologists in the job market, which has made it difficult to find relevant employment opportunities.

10. Philosophy

There are literally no jobs in Kenya for philosophy graduates.

11. Beauty therapy courses

Many students enroll in courses like hairdressing and beauty therapy, and as a result, many graduates are still looking for work.

Nonetheless, the good news is that these courses provide excellent opportunities for self-employment.

You can begin by freelancing, providing clients with services such as hairdressing, manicures and pedicures, and makeup application, to name a few, before eventually starting your own business.

12. Social work and community development

There are very few potential employers in the fields of social work and community development.

This also applies to sociology, gender development, childcare and protection, and development studies courses.

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13. Journalism

Traditional journalism is facing challenges as a result of the rise of digital media, and graduates must adapt to changing industry dynamics.

Consider taking courses in digital media, video editing, film/video production, or animation.

14. Unmarketable agriculture courses

While most agriculture courses are highly marketable, it is important to understand that some agricultural courses are not.

Holders of agribusiness management qualifications, for example, are rarely hired because job opportunities are scarce.

Similarly, opportunities for graduates of courses like Fisheries, Forestry, Farm Resources Management, Horticulture, Plant Nutrition, and even Aquaculture are scarce.

15. Chemical engineering

Unlike other engineering disciplines such as civil and mechanical engineering, this one is not a lucrative engineering course in Kenya.

In short, there are no job opportunities in Kenya, unless you move to Russia or America.

Now, you don’t want to take chances with your future, so you should avoid this program.

16. Actuarial science

Actuarial science is primarily concerned with risk prediction and management through the application of economics, mathematics, and statistics.

This is a good course, but as a fresh graduate, you will have difficulty finding a job.

17. Animal science and production

The field of animal science and production is not very popular in Kenya, and there are few job opportunities available for graduates.

18. Art courses

These include music, drama, and other art-related programs.

These courses typically rely primarily on creativity and talent, and only a small percentage of graduates find success in these fields.

Unmarketable courses in Kenya – Final word

As we conclude, it is important to understand that there are no 100% marketable courses, only that some of them can land you a job almost immediately after graduating, while others take time and you tarmac for a long time, even ending up with no formal job.

So, while personal passion and interests are important factors to consider when selecting a course, the course’s marketability is also important.

Therefore, if you want a rewarding career, you should carefully weigh your options, taking into account both the job market and your aspirations when selecting a course of study.

So, make an informed career decision!

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Well, this is the question I will be answering in this article comprehensively so read the article to the end if nursing is your dream career .

Is nursing marketable in Kenya?

To be blunt, let me say that over the years the number of people pursuing nursing courses has risen so there’s more competition today than in the past.

In fact, there will always be a small number of unemployed nurses in Kenya because getting a job is not as easy as it used to be..

What I mean is that you might find yourself tarmacking a little after finishing college or university before securing yourself a job.

But the good thing is you will eventually secure yourself a job in the private or public sector so nursing is one of the best courses around, despite the fact that the number of people pursuing the course has been increasing steadily over the last couple of years.

So in a nutshell, a nursing course is worth it even with the soaring competition- it is still very hard to remain jobless for very long after graduating with the course.

There’s another reason why we endorse nursing: Nurses are in high demand outside Kenya.

Yeah, it is true that a lot of Kenyan nurses are emigrating to countries such as the UK, Australia, and the US and are successfully getting employment (with  much better pay) so that should give you confidence that nursing has great opportunities.

Now, that you have an answer with you “is nursing marketable in Kenya?” let’s go ahead and look at where you can work as a nurse in Kenya.

Where can I work as a nurse in Kenya?

With a registered nurse license, you have opportunities to work in any private sector and government hospitals in Kenya.

Below is where you can get hired as a qualified nurse:

• Level 5 hospitals.
• Mission hospitals.
• Nursing and maternity homes.
• Hospice (this are home for the aged citizens)
• Private clinics and Private rehabs
• Dental facilities
• Law Firms
• Home Healthcare
• Online as a freelance nurse

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Duties and responsibilities of a nurse

• Recording as well as monitoring a patient’s vital signs.
• Promoting the overall well-being of patients by educating patients on self-care techniques.
• Doing consultations with doctors and other medical staff to determine the best treatment plan for a patient.
• Administering over-the-counter and non-intravenous medications to patients.
• Changing dressings of the wounds
• Nurturing a compassionate environment which they do by providing emotional and psychological support to the patient and their family members

Why I should pursue a nursing course in Kenya

• Kenya’s population is rapidly expanding, meaning that the demand for nurses will continue rising (creating new nursing job opportunities each and every day).
• Registered nurses are well paid (so just make sure you pass the nursing council exam which enables you to acquire a registered nurse license).
• Nursing will remain marketable because it is not a common course – you cannot just wake up and decide to pursue nursing if you don’t have good grades (The minimum qualification for a Diploma is a C plain and you need a C plain too in English/Kiswahili and the same grade in Biology/Biological Sciences)

Nursing entry requirements in Kenya

Here now are the minimum entry requirements to pursue nursing in Kenya:

Certificate in (Community Nursing)

Mean grade- C- in your KCSE.

Additionally, you must have met the following extra requirements in the indicated cluster subjects:

• English/Kiswahili – C-(minus)
• Biology/Biological Sciences- C-(minus)
• Chemistry or Physics/Physical Science or Mathematics- D+(plus)

Keep in mind that if you scored a C-, you can take this certificate course at any of the accredited nursing colleges in Kenya and then use it to apply for a Diploma in Nursing course.

Diploma

In nearly all institutions offering diploma nursing courses in Kenya, the entry requirement for a diploma course is a minimum KCSE grade of C (plain).

You also must have scored the following grades in the listed cluster subjects:

• Biology – C (plain)
• English or Kiswahili -C (plain)
• Mathematics/Chemistry -C- (minus)

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

For you to pursue a degree in nursing in most universities in Kenya, you must meet the following entry qualifications:

• KCSE mean grade – C+(plus)

Cluster requirements

• Biology -C+ (Plus)
• Chemistry- C+ (Plus)
• Mathematics /Physics- C+ (Plus)
• English -C+ (Plus)

What duration does a nursing course in Kenya take (for the different levels)?

• Certificate in nursing -2 ½ years.
• Diploma in nursing -3 years.
• Diploma in community health nursing -3 ½ be prepared to learn the course for a duration of 3 years
• Degree in nursing -4 academic years

Where can I study nursing in Kenya?

There are so many nursing institutions in Kenya today but to be on the safe side, be sure to enroll in a nursing council-accredited institution only.

Bearing that in mind, below is a list of some of the recognized colleges and universities in Kenya which excel in offering training in nursing courses in Kenya.

• Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC)- best government run nursing college in Kenya
• Nairobi Hospital School of Nursing (Cicely McDonnell School of Nursing)
• Aga Khan University-School of Nursing/Midwifery Nairobi
• PCEA Tumu Tumu School of nursing.
• Maseno Nursing School Kenya
• AIC Kijabe School of nursing
• Kenyatta national hospital nursing school
• Consolata Mission Hospital – Nyeri
• Moi University School of Nursing
• Outspan Medical School- Nyeri
• Gertrudes training Centre
• Nairobi women hospital
• Baraton University
• University of Nairobi
• Nazareth school of nursing.
• Consolata hospital-Nkubu School of nursing.
• Chuka University
• Karen hospital nursing training college.
• Maua Methodist hospital-school of nursing.
• Moi Teaching & referral nursing hospital.
• Kabarak University

Is nursing marketable in Kenya? -Recap

To recap, nursing is a marketable course in Kenya and probably one of the most marketable courses around.

Keep in mind that to pursue a nursing course as a career, you must have nursing skills such as good communication skills,  critical thinking, and patience (you need to be a patient person with empathy toward others).

Don’t forget that if you pursue a nursing course, then you must be ready to work tirelessly for long hours, deal with traumatizing situations frequently, and be ready to learn new things each and every day.

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These are considered to be the least marketable courses in Kenya among those seeking to join universities in Kenya, at least going by the lowly number of new applications recorded in these programmes.

In fact, not a single student applied for admission into some of these degrees!

Below you will find a complete list of these least marketable courses in Kenya as compiled from the KUCCPS report.

Least marketable courses in Kenya according to KUCCPS data

The least popular courses in Kenya are:

1. Development studies.
2. Applied linguistics.
3. Gender development.
4. Translation and interpretation.
5. Geographic information science.
6. Childcare and protection.
7. Theology, youth ministry, and pastoral studies.
8. Environmental resource management.
9. Environmental planning.
10. Animal production.

Other courses to make the list of the least competitive degree courses in Kenya are:

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1. Fisheries and aquaculture
2. Recreation and leisure management.
3. Plant nutrition.
4. Botany.
5. Zoology.
6. Agribusiness management.
7. Horticulture.
8. Wildlife management and conservation.
9. Bachelor of business administration.

As mentioned, there are courses that did not attract even a single student by the time the data was being collected.

Next we list the courses that had zero interested students in the latest report:

Least popular courses in Kenya- programmes with zero applications

1. Bachelor of theology.
2. Bachelor of social work & community development.
3. Bachelor of technology in mechanical ventilation and air conditioning.
4. Bachelor of Arts in peace and conflict studies.
5. Bachelor of Science in aquatic resources conservation & development.
6. Bachelor of Science (natural products).

Of course, the ministry of education has asked universities offering some of these unmarketable courses in Kenya and focus on courses that remain attractive in the eyes of employers.

Concluding thoughts

It’s worth noting that there are many other courses we can add to this list and what is important is to do proper research when selecting a course to take at the university.

Start by researching the flooded courses in Kenya and steer clear of those.

It’s also critical that your course offers self-employment opportunities (where possible) so that you can start a business in that line if jobs are not forthcoming.

The other thing that matters is your passion-you will always go far if you choose a career that matches your passions.

PS: We will soon publish a comprehensive compilation of the least marketable courses in Kenya including diplomas and certificate courses.

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