Official Government statistic reports indicate that in 2024, Kenya's youth unemployment rate stood at 11.9 percent, reflecting a slight drop from 12.01 percent in 2023.
While this decrease appears promising on paper, the reality for many young people in the country remains deeply troubling.
To emphasise the magnitude of this problem, the World Bank reports that nearly 75 percent of Kenyans under the age of 35 face limited access to meaningful job opportunities.
The above statistics point not only to the shortage of available jobs but also to the need for stronger interventions that both create employment and equip youth with practical skills.
