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Misunderstood: It’s time to stop criticism and listen to our youth

MC Tricky and Str8UP Host Chero Murumba entertains during the Be Your Own Boss (BYOB) concert in Thika. [File, Standard]

A survey done by an Australian NGO revealed that 88 per cent of businesses think the youth today are not adequately prepared for the workplace.

Now, our actions are fed by our perception. Many perceive our youth to be rowdy, lazy and untamed, especially if they are from the ghetto.

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