What Drives Job Hunting in Kenya?

The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis illustrates eight key factors influencing job hunting in Kenya.

Individuals aged 35-65 are notably less likely to engage in job searches, and being married reduces job search likelihood by 1.1%.

Education plays a significant role: those with only primary education are less likely to participate, while those with secondary, vocational/college, and university education are 0.5%, 1.0%, and 1.2% more likely, respectively.

Job search activity initially increases with age but declines later, potentially due to age discrimination or perceived obsolete skills for middle-aged job seekers.

Married individuals, particularly women, may also face constraints from childcare and family obligations.