Why we should retool workforce to meet needs of the 21st century

Contractors refill part of a road in Kitale town. [Collins Kweyu, Standard]

In December 2018, a senior government official from the Ministry of Transport visited Lamu Port and revealed some disturbing information. He said that out of the 1,200 youth who had already been employed as casual laborers at the Port, only 50 were from Lamu. Many Lamu youth were unwilling to work as casual laborers, citing low pay and long working hours. The Government Official proceeded to challenge parents to ensure that their children attained skills that would make them employable once the port became fully operational.