There are many Burundians in Kenya who came to look for greener pastures. Most of them do specific jobs. If you are currently in Burundi and wants to come to Kenya, here are the jobs to get:
Barber
Majority of Burundians secure jobs as barbers. They are trusted by Kenyans. They are paid on commissions and in a month, they earn Ksh 10,000 to Ksh 15,000. Which is equivalent to $100 to $150.
Massage Therapists
They also work in massage Parlors as Therapists. Here they are also paid commissions and some retainer. Their monthly income ranges between $200 to $300. Massage business pay higher than Kinyozi or barber shops.
Hawking
Hawking does not need any license to operate in Kenya. The business also requires low capital. Once you settle in Kenya, you will discover that hawking is the only readily available opportunity. You will do hawking to pay your bills and survive in Nairobi.
Shop attendant
If you are lucky, you will be employed as a supermarket attendant. But such jobs are usually taken up by Kenyans. Shop attendant jobs are ideal for Burundians and they are in plenty.
Hotel and bar waiters
Getting jobs in hotels and pubs is not hard here in Kenya. But the commonly available jobs are for waiters. Burundians are easily employed for this position. In Kenya, you will earn $150 to $250 per month.
Grocery shop attendant
Grocery shops in Nairobi are in plenty. There are some which need specifically the services of Burundians because they trust them (Burundians). When you arrive in Nairobi, start looking for jobs in grocery shops.
Mpesa attendant
Mpesa is one way of sending and receiving money in Kenya. There are shops that transact money on behalf of clients. Such jobs employ Burundians as attendants. They pay $100 to $200 per month.
Working in Nyama Choma joints
Nyama Choma joints are places where meat is roasted for customers. They don’t discriminate when employing. Many of them trust Burundians and when and when they realize you are one, they will easily employ you.
Car wash attendants
You can also get a job at a car wash as an attendant. This is a good job and it pays well especially if your work is excellent. They will pay you based on the number of clients you serve.
Mechanic
If you pursued your course in Mechanical Engineering, you can work as a mechanic in Kenya. This is work that can easily be gotten.
As a mechanic, you will make up to $700 per month.
