Typing at school in Kenya
Under the competency-based curriculum, learners use computers for research, projects and presentations from primary school onward, and Junior School (Grade 7 to 9) brings more computer work. Tutype has courses for every band from PP1 to Grade 12.
Typing tests for jobs in Kenya
Office, data entry, BPO, transcription and admin roles in Nairobi and across the country often include a typing test. Many ask for 35 to 50 WPM with high accuracy.
| Your net WPM | What it suits |
|---|---|
| Under 25 | Keep learning; take the touch typing course |
| 25 to 35 | School work and light computer use |
| 35 to 50 | Most office, admin and data entry jobs |
| 50 to 60 | Secretarial, PA and customer chat roles |
| 60 and up | Transcription and high-volume data entry |
More detail in What typing speed do you need for data entry and office jobs?
Improve your score
- New to typing? Start the touch typing course or find the right course for your age and goal.
- Try the Ustadi, touch typing in Kiswahili.
- Practise 10 to 15 minutes a day and retest weekly.
- Teachers can set up a class and track every learner.
Whether you are in Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru and Eldoret or anywhere else, all you need is a web browser and a keyboard. Lessons can be downloaded for practice without a connection.