New president woes: Perennial lack of jobs to keep leader on his toes

Top presidential contenders in the August presidential election Raila Odinga (L) and William Ruto. FILE PHOTO | NMG

The revelation that half of jobless Kenyans have given up looking for work, disheartened by reduced opportunities in a tough economy, will worry the new man at State House.

Opposition leader Raila Odinga and Deputy President William Ruto, the two front runners in the race to succeed President Uhuru Kenyatta, have each promised to address the growing unemployment among the youth, if elected.

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