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.
Search the roles below to see who's currently hiring Kenyan nationals. Filter by sponsor licence, visa route, or occupation.
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
How many kenyan nationals got UK work visas in 2025? In 2025, 271 kenyan nationals were granted UK work visas: 101 via Skilled Worker and 170 via Health & Care Worker.
What are the most common jobs kenyan nationals get sponsored for? Home Office data shows the top occupations for kenyan nationals on Skilled Worker or Health & Care Worker visas are: Care workers and home carers, Other registered nursing professionals, Generalist medical practitioners. Full breakdown in the table above.
Can kenyan nationals apply for the Skilled Worker visa? Yes. Nationality doesn't affect Skilled Worker eligibility. Kenyan nationals qualify if they have a job offer from a Home Office licensed sponsor, the role is on the eligible occupations list, and the salary meets the threshold (usually £41,700 or the going rate for that SOC code, whichever is higher).
Which UK companies sponsor kenyan nationals? Any UK employer with a Home Office sponsor licence can hire kenyan nationals. Every company listed on Hunt UK Visa Sponsors holds one. Search jobs or browse the sponsor directory below.
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