About NextStep

Guiding Kenya's Next Generation of Leaders

NextStep is Kenya’s career guidance and education platform built specifically for the CBE era. We help students from Junior School through University discover their strengths, explore the right pathways, and make confident decisions about their future.
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  • CBE Aligned: Built for Kenya's new Competency Based Education system

Who We Are

A platform built for the Kenyan student journey

We believe every student deserves absolute clarity not just about their grades, but about their unique strengths and the path that leads to their success.

At Nextstep, we don’t just offer guidance; we provide the roadmap. Our platform is designed to transform uncertainty into a clear, actionable plan for every Kenyan learner, helping students make informed decisions about education, careers, and future opportunities with confidence.
Whether a learner is in Grade 7 navigating their first pathway choice, a Form 4 student applying for university, or a young professional looking to grow — NextStep is built for every stage of that journey.

Proudly Kenyan

Nextstep is aligned to the CBE curriculum, KICD curriculum frameworks, and Ministry of Education guidelines, while connecting learners to accredited institutions, diverse pathways, and real opportunities for career success.

Evidence-Based Approach

Our assessments are grounded in the globally validated RIASEC psychometric model, adapted to Kenya’s CBE framework and career landscape.

Accessible to All

Whether you’re in Nairobi or Turkana, a day scholar or boarder, NextStep is designed to work for every Kenyan learner at every level.

Career Guidance

CBE Pathways

University Discovery

Scholarships

Employability

All 47 Counties

Our Purpose

Mission, Vision & Values

Our Mission

To empower every Kenyan learner — from junior school to university — with clear, personalised career guidance that connects their strengths, passions, and opportunities to a confident future. We eliminate the guesswork from one of life’s most important decisions.

Our Vision

A Kenya where no learner chooses a career, subject, or institution without the self-awareness and information they need to thrive. We envision a generation of Kenyan professionals who chose their paths — not because of pressure or guesswork, but because of genuine insight.
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What We Offer

Everything a Kenyan student
needs in one place

Six powerful tools — built for each stage of your education journey.

01

RIASEC Career Assessments

Psychometric quizzes aligned to CBC for Junior School, Senior School, and University levels. Get a full personality profile and matching career pathways delivered as a PDF report.

02

Senior Schools Directory

Browse accredited senior schools across all 47 counties — with pathway information, boarding options, KCSE minimums, clusters, and facilities for every entry.

03

Universities Directory

Explore public universities, private universities, and TVET colleges with programme listings, KUCCPS cut-offs, fees ranges, HELB status, and career outcomes.

04

Opportunities Hub

Internships, jobs, fellowships, volunteering, and graduate programmes — filtered by career family, location, experience level, and deadline. With skill-match scoring.

05

Funding Hub

Government bursaries, county funding, NGO grants, merit scholarships, and HELB loans — with step-by-step application guides and documents required for each.

06

Career Learning Courses

Structured online courses across all three education levels — Junior School, Senior School, and University — to deepen career readiness and skills development.

Who We Serve

Built for every stage of the Kenyan education journey

Junior School

Grade 7–9 Learners

Helping CBC junior school students discover their strengths early so they choose the right Senior School pathway with confidence.
  • RIASEC Career Discovery Assessment
  • Senior Schools Directory
  • Pathway Guidance (STEM, Arts, Social Sciences)

Senior School

Form 1–4 Students

Supporting secondary school students in aligning their subject choices, KCSE targets, and university applications with their career goals.
  • RIASEC Career Discovery Assessment
  • Universities & TVET Directory
  • KUCCPS Clusters & Cut-Off Guide

University / College

Graduates & Job Seekers

Equipping university students and recent graduates with the career direction, opportunities, and funding they need to launch their professional lives.
  • Graduate Career Direction Assessment
  • Opportunities & Internships Hub
  • Work readiness and onboarding preparation

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Your career journey
starts with knowing yourself

Take a free RIASEC assessment, explore schools and opportunities, and receive a personalised career report — all in one place, built for Kenya.
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