Future of Africa lies in shaping youth creativity and resilience

Lamu youths from all the local communities within the county attend an experimental camp which seeks to empower young people from vulnerable groups to learn from each other in this photo taken on July 24, 2018.

Photo credit: File | Nation Media Group

Africa’s youth have, over the years, been referred to as the continent’s untapped potential. This framing is common in reports and political speeches in Kenya, where 85 percent of the population is below the age of 35.

However, the truth is that young Africans do not stand on the fringes. They are already creating the future, innovating technologies, disrupting industries, and driving social change.

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