Top Jobs for Individuals Who Passed the KCSE Exam in 2023
For a considerable amount of time following the conclusion of the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) exam, many candidates in Kenya experience uncertainty.
This is one of the longest breaks a student will ever have, lasting anything from eight months to a year on average.
Those candidates who have a lot of free time can use it to prepare for their first years of college by taking on different side projects. The following strategies can be used to make effective use of the eight-month waiting period:
Photography Business: Owning a camera can be difficult for recently graduated high school students due to their high cost. On the other hand, a lot of photographers rent their gear. Ex-candidates can rent a camera and make money by focusing on events or gatherings.
People who live in busy neighborhoods can recognize good times when their neighbors might need a photographer and offer their skills for a charge after learning about it on websites like YouTube.
Teaching Assistant: For those who excelled in specific subjects, sitting idle at home can be monotonous. This downtime presents an opportunity to enhance one’s career, practice public speaking, and refine oral communication skills.
Top-performing students can coach and mentor fellow high school students, charging per session or providing comprehensive tuition packages.
Sales Promotions:Â Participating in product promotions for various brands, including roadshows, mall exhibitions, and door-to-door advertising, can be a lucrative endeavor. Depending on the brand, daily salaries can range from 500 to 2000 Kenyan Shillings.
Cashier: Over-the-counter payments are common in the Kenyan market, and becoming a cashier can yield an average income of Ksh 10,000 – 15,000. With minimal expenses, such as commuting and packed lunches, this role allows for substantial savings.
Food Vending:Â Venturing into street food businesses, such as selling eggs, smokies, and coffee, can be profitable.
Starting with a capital of around Ksh 1,000, items like boiled eggs can be sold at double the purchase price. Fruit and ice cream parlors are also viable with an initial investment of approximately Ksh 5,000, provided the location is strategic and competition is manageable.
Data Entry:Â Companies, government institutions, and corporations occasionally require data merging, often on a short-term basis. Even though they are not readily available, these jobs can be one of the highest-paying side hustles during this period, offering daily wages ranging from Ksh 800 to Ksh 2000 at a maximum.
