UK Visa Sponsorship for Kenyan Nationals
Grants by year
Data starts in 2020. The Skilled Worker route launched in December 2020 and the Health & Care Worker visa in August 2020, replacing earlier Tier 2 categories.
In 2025, 271 Kenyan nationals were granted UK work visas on the Skilled Worker or Health & Care Worker routes, down 56% on 2024. About 63% came through the Health & Care Worker route, mostly NHS and social-care roles.
The most common occupation for Kenyan nationals in 2025 was Care workers and home carers (79 grants), followed by Other registered nursing professionals (23) and Generalist medical practitioners (22). Other eligible Skilled Worker occupations are sponsorable too, as long as the employer holds a Home Office sponsor licence and the role clears the salary and skill-level thresholds for its SOC code.
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Top occupations for Kenyan nationals
| # | Occupation | Grants | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Care workers and home carers | 79 | H&CHealth & Care |
| 2 | Other registered nursing professionals | 23 | H&CHealth & Care |
| 3 | Generalist medical practitioners | 22 | H&CHealth & Care |
| 4 | Registered mental health nurses | 10 | H&CHealth & Care |
| 5 | Electrical and electronic trades n.e.c. | 8 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 6 | Occupational therapists | 8 | H&CHealth & Care |
| 7 | Vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians | 7 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 8 | Chefs | 7 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 9 | Engineering technicians | 5 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 10 | Management consultants and business analysts | 5 | SWSkilled Worker |
Full occupation distribution for Kenyan nationals
Each rectangle is one occupation, sized by grant count and grouped by SOC major category. Color shows year-over-year change vs 2023. Total: 270 grants across 66 occupations.
Frequently asked questions
In 2025, 271 kenyan nationals were granted UK work visas: 101 via Skilled Worker and 170 via Health & Care Worker.