ALOYS MICHAEL: Youths will benefit from small enterprise jobs

Unemployment is a major vice in the country, with youths who are either Form 4 or college graduates most affected.

Even before the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic, which has adversely affected the economy, the rate of unemployment was high.

Production activities have gone down, something that has affected the vulnerable.

A recent research report indicates that 23.7 per cent of Kenyans live in extreme poverty.

Low disposable income and unemployment are the major causes of poverty in Kenya.

The move by the youths to get involved in small enterprise jobs to at least cater to some of their needs is good and beneficial to not only themselves but society at large.

Over the years robbery, theft among other obnoxious acts have been normal, people have lost lives and properties destroyed. 

Unemployed young people are always among the first suspects.

Their innovation to create groups to boost their lives like the city hustlers is a step worthy of talking about.

They will keep themselves busy, have at least a token to take care of their needs and saving which will be a big step towards a better future.

By this insecurity, drug abuse and prostitution will reduce.

Graduates should also emulate this move to create a means of generating income.

The government should also take the initiative to ensure the systems are working to tame fake jobs syndicate and create a conducive environment where individuals income-generating activities can thrive well.

Providing loans at convenient interest rates to youths to enable them to start small business enterprises is a great decision.

Tax systems should be favourable to encourage more investments hence the creation of job opportunities.

Supporting technical skills is also key towards our industrial revolution which is characterized by mass invention and innovation.

Larger business enterprises should give back to society.

Some of the companies are doing well in promoting education, transport and agriculture.

They should continue with this noble work and other firms emulate the same to change society and tame joblessness. 

Young people have all it takes to cutter put this nation in a completely different developmental orbit.

Communication and media technology student

Maseno University

Edited by Kiilu Damaris