Free CV maker for Kenya: no payment, download as PDF
Fill in the form and save a clean, one column CV as a PDF. It's free, with no sign-up and no payment at the end. Your details stay in your browser.
This tool runs only in your browser. Nothing you type is sent anywhere. No signup. Your work stays in this browser until you delete it.
In the print window, choose Save as PDF as the destination. If no window opens, open this page in Chrome or Safari.
Tips for this CV
- Write your KCSE mean grade and year, then your college or university, the award and the year you finished. Put the newest first.
- List an industrial attachment like a job: the organisation, the dates and what you actually did. For a first job it often counts most.
- Leave out your ID number, KRA PIN, date of birth, tribe, religion and marital status. An employer can ask for what it needs once it has a clear reason.
- A photo isn't needed unless the advert asks for one. A plain single column reads best on a phone and in an employer's system.
- If the job needs a licence or a registration, name it with its number and the year it runs to. Only list what you hold today.
This CV builder works on a phone. Type your details, see the CV appear and print it or save it as a PDF. For a school leaver, that can be your KCSE grade, your college course and one attachment. For someone with experience, it's your jobs with what you actually achieved, such as served 200 customers a day or cut stock errors by half. There's no payment page waiting at the end.
What should a CV in Kenya have?
- Your name, phone, email and town at the top.
- A two line summary of what you do and the job you want.
- Your work or attachment history, newest first, with what you did and achieved.
- Your education, newest first, with KCSE mean grade and year if you're early in your career.
- Skills that the advert asks for, such as Excel, M-Pesa reconciliation or a driving licence you hold.
- Two or three referees who've agreed to speak for you.
What should I leave out?
Leave out your ID number, KRA PIN, date of birth, tribe, religion and marital status. An employer has no need for them at application stage, and a CV gets passed around. A photo isn't needed unless the advert asks for one. If an advert does ask, send a copy to that verified employer only.
How do I save it as a PDF on my phone?
Tap the print button in the tool, then choose Save as PDF as the printer. On most phones you'll find that in the list at the top of the print screen. Check the file before you send it, and name it with your own name, such as Wanjiru-Otieno-CV.pdf.
How do I stop losing my work?
Your draft stays in this browser on this phone or computer, so nobody else can see it through Work.ke. It's also gone if you clear your browser or use another device. On a shared computer in a cyber, delete the draft before you leave. Save your PDF somewhere safe.
Questions people ask
Is this CV maker really free?
Yes. You won't be asked for money, an account or a phone number, and there's no payment page before the download.
Can I make a CV on my phone?
Yes. The form works on a phone, and you save the result as a PDF from your phone's print screen.
Does my CV need a photo in Kenya?
Only if the advert asks for one. A plain CV without a photo is fine for most jobs.
How many pages should a CV be?
One page is enough for a first job and two for most others. Cut what doesn't help with this job.
Do you keep my details?
No. They stay in your browser's storage. Nothing you type reaches our server.
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Checked 2 November 2026.