Free CV Template for Kenya (2026): Fill-in-the-Blanks Example

Below is a free CV template built for the Kenyan job market. Copy each section into a blank Word or Google Docs page, replace everything in [square brackets] with your own details, and delete any section that does not apply to you.

The template follows the CV format Kenyan employers expect: two pages, reverse-chronological, and simple enough for applicant tracking systems to read.

How to use this template

1. Open a new document. Set the font to Calibri or Arial, size 11.
2. Copy the sections below in the same order.
3. Replace each placeholder. Remove the square brackets.
4. Delete the guidance notes in italics.
5. Save as a PDF named Firstname-Lastname-CV.pdf.

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The template

[FULL NAME]

[Job title you are applying for, e.g. Procurement Officer]

[Phone: 07XX XXX XXX] | [Email: firstname.lastname@email.com] | [Town, County] | [LinkedIn URL, optional]

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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

[Job title or field] with [number] years of experience in [main area, e.g. supply chain management in the health sector]. Skilled in [skill 1], [skill 2] and [skill 3]. Known for [one strength with a result, e.g. cutting procurement turnaround time by 20%]. Seeking to [what you want to do in the new role] at [type of organisation or company name].

Keep this to three or four lines. Rewrite it for every job.

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WORK EXPERIENCE

[Job Title] – [Employer Name], [Town] [Month Year] – [Month Year or Present]

• [Action verb] + [what you did] + [result with a number, e.g. Reduced stock-outs by 35% by introducing weekly stock reviews across 4 branches]
• [Action verb] + [what you did] + [result]
• [Action verb] + [what you did] + [result]
• [A key responsibility that matches the advert]

[Previous Job Title] – [Employer Name], [Town] [Month Year] – [Month Year]

• [Achievement with a number]
• [Achievement or responsibility]
• [Achievement or responsibility]

List three to six bullets for recent roles and one to three for older ones.

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EDUCATION

[Degree or Diploma, e.g. Bachelor of Commerce (Finance)] – [University or College], [Year completed] [Grade or class, e.g. Second Class Honours, Upper Division] (optional)

[Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE)] – [School Name], [Year], [Mean grade] (include if early in your career or requested)

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PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS

• [Certification name, e.g. CPA (K)] – [Awarding body, e.g. KASNEB], [Year]
• [Certification name] – [Awarding body], [Year]

Add membership numbers only if the advert asks for registration with a professional body.

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SKILLS

• Technical: [e.g. QuickBooks, Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP), IFMIS, SAP]
• Job-specific: [e.g. tender evaluation, contract management, bank reconciliations]
• Languages: [English (fluent), Kiswahili (fluent), other]
• Soft skills: [Two or three only, e.g. team leadership, report writing]

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ACHIEVEMENTS OR PROJECTS (optional)

• [Award, project or result that does not fit under one job]
• [Volunteer role or community project, with impact]

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REFEREES

[Referee Name] [Job Title], [Organisation] [Phone] | [Email] [Relationship, e.g. Former supervisor]

[Referee Name] [Job Title], [Organisation] [Phone] | [Email] [Relationship]

[Referee Name] [Job Title], [Organisation] [Phone] | [Email] [Relationship]

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Tips for filling in each section

Contact details

Use a professional email address. Something like firstname.lastname@ works better than nicknames. Include only your town or county, not your full address. Do not add your ID number, date of birth, marital status or a photo unless the advert asks.

Professional profile

This is the first thing a recruiter reads. Name the role, your years of experience and two or three skills that the advert mentions. Avoid empty phrases like "hardworking team player" unless you back them up.

Work experience

Start bullets with strong verbs: managed, led, reduced, grew, trained, prepared, negotiated. Add a number wherever you honestly can. If you are not sure how, read our step-by-step guide on how to write a CV.

Education

Put the highest qualification first. If you are a recent graduate, move education above work experience and add your attachment or internship. See CV for fresh graduates for a version built around projects and attachments.

Referees

Three referees is standard in Kenya. Always ask permission before listing someone. Our guide on referees on a CV covers who to pick.

One template, many jobs

A template is a starting point, not a finished CV. Employers can tell when the same CV has been sent to fifty jobs. The profile, the order of your bullets and the skills list should change for each advert.

If you would rather not rewrite it every time, KaziMatch can tailor your CV and cover letter to a specific job advert using your real experience only. Check how well you match first with a free fit check, or see what is included on our pricing page.