Kenya must go beyond odd jobs to fix rising youth unemployment

Youth wait for work deployment under the National Hygiene Programme in Eastleigh, Nairobi. FILE PHOTO | NMG

Youth unemployment has risen to alarming levels in Kenya. In fact, eight out of every 10 unemployed persons are youthful.

The Strategic Plan 2018-2022 prepared by the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection reveals that the sector needs to address the high levels of unemployment, especially amongst the youth.

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