A day in the life
- 08:00Inspect machines on a factory floor.
- 10:30Model a new part in 3D.
- 14:00Fix a breakdown on the production line.
- 16:00Plan maintenance for next month.
Is it for you?
- Best for Doers
You take things apart to understand them. Now you get paid for it.
- With a Thinker side
You'll get to dig into tricky problems until they make sense.
- Worth knowing
TVET diplomas in mechanical or automotive engineering are a strong alternative.
Your path to becoming a Mechanical Engineer
Based on the KCSE (8-4-4) route.
- 1 Now · Form 2–4
Focus on these subjects
MathsPhysicsChemistryEnglish - 2 KCSE
Aim for A- overall
B+ or better in Maths and Physics. Apply through KUCCPS after your results.
- 3 Study · 5 years
BSc Mechanical Engineering
Offered at UoN, JKUAT, Moi, DeKUT, Technical University of Kenya and more.
- 4 After · 3 years
Graduate engineer
Work under supervision, then register with the Engineers Board of Kenya.