Electronics Engineers, Except Computer
Research, design, develop, or test electronic components and systems for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use employing knowledge of electronic theory and materials properties.
What this career actually involves
Key tasks
- Design electronic components, software, products, or systems for commercial, industrial, medical,…
- Operate computer-assisted engineering or design software or equipment to perform electronics…
Skills and strengths
- Reading comprehension
- Critical thinking
- Clear speaking
- Listening comprehension
Typical work environment
Office/Hybrid; Remote/Digital; Client or data-centre sites for some roles
Employment type
Private sector; Public sector; Freelance/Contract/Consulting
Study routes from KCSE onward
Kenya-specific pathways, drawn from KUCCPS and the relevant professional regulator.
Pathway after KCSE
KCSE → Electrical & Electronic Engineering → industrial attachment/internship → graduate/technologist role → Electronics Engineers, Except Computer → professional registration/specialisation/management
Typical training route
Bachelor's degree in the relevant engineering/architecture field; professional registration may apply
Representative KUCCPS pathway
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE / ENGINEERING (ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING)
Entry requirements
Degree mean grade C+. Minimum subjects include MAT A C+ and Physics C+; other cluster science/language subjects apply. TVET routes may have no extra subject-specific minimum beyond level entry.
Training duration
Engineering degree: about 5 years; technology degree about 4 years; diploma/Level 6 about 2-3 years
Helpful KCSE subjects
Related courses
- Electrical & Electronic Engineering
- Electrical Engineering Technology
- Telecommunications
- Power Engineering
Institutions offering this route
Examples, not an exhaustive list.
- Technical University of Kenya
- University of Nairobi
- JKUAT
- public TVET colleges offering electrical/electronic engineering
Professional regulator
Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK)
Demand and the effect of AI
Kenya demand
High - engineering is a major employer-reported skills-demand field; infrastructure, energy and construction support continued relevance.
Future outlook / AI impact
Positive / AI-augmented — demand appears relevant, while AI is likely to reshape tasks rather than eliminate the occupation. Build digital literacy alongside core professional skills.
Possible specialisations
- Antenna Engineer
- AV Engineer
- Audio Visual Manager
- Automation Engineer
- Central Office Equipment Engineer
Some electrical installation/energy practice also requires EPRA licensing depending on the work.
Could this career suit you?
May suit you if you enjoy designing, building or improving how things work; useful strengths include Reading comprehension, Critical thinking, Clear speaking.
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Sources
Occupation data: O*NET 17-2072.00. Kenya pathway: KUCCPS / regulator. Last verified 24 August 2026.
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