Kenyatta bets on Africa's youth to rescue continent

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta delivers the keynote address at the 2nd Annual Guild Summit at Makerere University, Uganda. [Uhuru Kenyatta, X]

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has urged young Africans to embrace self-reliance as opposed to dependence on foreign opportunities, as Western governments adopt increasingly inward-looking policies.

Kenyatta said the tightening of immigration laws and significant cuts to foreign aid by Western countries present a moment of introspection for Africa, one that should usher in local solutions, led by the continent's youth majority.