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Young Kenyans: Their zeal and creativity must be tapped to make Kenya a better place to live in. [File, Standard]
The youth is often the most neglected agent of change and development in many societies. Yet it constitutes the majority of the population even in Kenya. The proportion of Kenyan youth to the country’s population is one of the highest in the world. Young people represent a large reservoir of talent and skills that would propel Kenya’s quest for inclusive growth.
Youth unemployment in Kenya remains high but with the right mix of politics and policy this can be effectively addressed. Many of our young people are well-educated and rank highly in innovation globally. So, why are we not harnessing this resourceful pool of human capital to realise Kenya’s social and economic transformation?
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