Help youth understand values and need to acquire relevant skills

The International Youth Day will be marked on August 12, 2019. Themed, ‘Transforming Education’, the day comes at a time challenges abound in the education sector.  Indeed, the theme is apt, considering it is based on inclusive, quality education and the promotion of lifelong learning opportunities.

But how do we modernise our education to help youth get opportunities? It is clear that today, Kenyan youth face more challenges than past generations, yet many of them do not have the skills to overcome the obstacles. The breakdown in traditional family structures has left many young men at a loss. These factors must be addressed.