qualifications are not that important in securing a top notch job ANYWHERE not just in kenya.. Ability is what matters. Remember Collymore was a Vodafone Group Corporate Affairs Director in UK, Governance Director for the Africa Vodafone group and Purchasing Director in Vodafone UK long before he got the lowly CEO position in Kenya.

Kichwa,you cannot compare a diploma to a degree.take the degree.take the medical field for example.in as much as clinical officers are important,we still need doctors same applies to advocates,engineers,architects,teachers,economists,etc.

radio,ditto.a degree,masters and even phd is very important.

a degree is important in opening up your mind.it also gives you a competitve edge over dip holder when looking for a job.knowing people and luck (God's favor) also play a significant role in your career ladder.
a friend who has over 20 yrs of exp missed a prestigious job 2 months ago becos of lack of degree in his field. his other final competitor was a graduate.

if you can get the papers while young do so instead of waiting for regrets 20 yrs later

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