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Kenya National Chambers of Commerce and Industry Chair Kiprono Kittony
The World Bank estimates the rate of unemployment in Kenya to be at 40 per cent; the vast majority being the youth. This being an election year, the last thing we want is a large pool of disgruntled and jobless youths who can easily be manipulated into backing nefarious political agendas.
The small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) sector is replete with potential and can absorb many of the youths who have commendable skills. SMEs account for about 45 per cent of Kenya’s GDP and employ up to 85 percent of the country’s workforce.
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