Experienced Web/software developer looking for work in Nairobi

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Harmonie.

Hi,

The Kenyan job market is very tough to break into.  Lots of very well qualified people, who are out of work, so there is a view that would question why jobs should be given to expats, unless there is a skills gap.  IT is a difficult sector and the fact that you have been looking for 3 years will reinforce this.  Its chicken and egg:  You really have to hustle and network in order to get a job, but then you must be in Kenya to do this, but there is your existing job to consider................!

One way forward is to register a company in Kenya, then start out on your own.  You would require a work permit (Class H), of course (minimum capital of $100 000 required, or equivalent investment).  The following link will give information on permits:

http://www.immigration.go.ke/index.php? … Itemid=127

By the way, I posted on your other enquiry about dependants passes - there is nothing on the Kenya Government website to suggest that dependants passes cannot be issued to a male spouse.  However, in practice, it doesn't happen.  At least that is what I was informed.

Longonot62

Thanks for all the advise and information. My wife registered a company and attained a class H permit so i'm pretty familiar with the process (which was very herculean i must add!). Its not in the cards for me to do so at the moment unfortunately, however, this is starting to look like the most viable option towards relocating especially if they wont issue a dependent pass to a male spouse. For now..the job hunting goes on i guess.

Best of luck to everyone else in the job hunting category!