How private sector can bridge gap between academia and job market

Collaborations between academia and corporate entities are one way to address existing job market gaps. [iStockphoto]

Kenya has relied on tertiary institutions and universities to produce generations of 'ready-to-work' graduates since its independence.

According to a British Council survey conducted in 2017, Kenya has between 500,000 and 800,000 youth who graduate from primary, secondary, and post-secondary institutions and enter the labour market. However, only 40 per cent of those who complete technical and vocational education and training find employment.