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Data Scientist

Find patterns in data to help businesses and governments decide. Turn numbers into decisions.

ThinkerOrganiser
Years of study
4
degree
Starting pay
KES 70–150k
per month, starting
Demand
Growing
more jobs every year
Typical entry
B
KCSE mean grade

A day in the life

  • 09:00Clean a messy data set from a survey.
  • 11:00Build a model to predict customer demand.
  • 14:00Turn findings into charts for managers.
  • 16:00Present what the data says: and what it doesn’t.

Is it for you?

  • Best for Thinkers

    Maths and curiosity, used to answer real questions.

  • With a Organiser side

    You'll be trusted with the details everyone else misses.

  • Worth knowing

    Strong maths matters more than which degree you pick.

Your path to becoming a Data Scientist

Based on the KCSE (8-4-4) route.

  1. 1 Now · Form 2–4

    Focus on these subjects

    MathsComputer StudiesPhysicsEnglish
  2. 2 KCSE

    Aim for B overall

    B or better in Maths. Apply through KUCCPS after your results.

  3. 3 Study · 4 years

    BSc Data Science / Statistics

    Offered at UoN, JKUAT, Strathmore, Moi, Maseno and more.

  4. 4 After · Ongoing

    Build a portfolio

    Share projects on real Kenyan data to stand out.

Pay and entry grades are indicative and change yearly. Confirm on the KUCCPS portal and with your school's career teacher.

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