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Why the future of our workforce depends on skills we build today
Preparing young people for the future requires more than digital literacy. They need technical, entrepreneurial and problem-solving skills that match the demands of a rapidly changing economy.
Not long ago, I met Yusuf, a young online delivery rider. Unable to join university because of financial constraints, he refused to let circumstance define his future.
After acquiring a smartphone, he shifted from relying on boda boda passengers to accepting delivery jobs through digital platforms. Today, he completes up to 30 deliveries a day, far more than he managed before. Technology did not simply change how he earned a living; it expanded his opportunities.
