Educate youth for brighter future

The future of any country lies in the young shoulders of its youth. This is particularly true of African countries where at least 200 million Africans are aged between 15 and 24. By 2020, three out of four Africans will average 20 years old. It's no wonder that by end of the century 40 per cent of all humans will be African. Like other countries, Kenya's population is youthful.

Kenya's youth swelling can, however, explode into disquiet if their plight is not urgently and strategically addressed. Specialised training and higher education are the two areas where youth potential in enabling sustainable growth can be duly harnessed. For this to be done, it is important to step back in time and appreciate the immense challenges they face in these two areas.