Youth unemployment in Kenya is estimated at 38.9 per cent with an estimated 800,000 young people getting into the labour market every year from institutions of higher learning.
“Our economy has not matched the supply in the generation of new jobs for our youth. Experts have warned us of the ‘youth time bomb’ occasioned by the jobless youth bulge,” he said.
According to KEPSA, the Kenya Youth Employment and Entrepreneurship Acceleration Program will leverage technology and digital transformation.
"This will enable our youth to be active participants in the ongoing global digital revolution."
The DP said to ensure Kenya remains an active participant in the ongoing digital revolution, the Kenya Kwanza Government is committed to creating a conducive environment for upcoming and established entrepreneurs.
“Partnerships between the Government and the private sector will be a key determinant in delivering jobs and opportunities to our youth. And the Kenya Kwanza government will provide a friendly environment to make sure this happens,” the DP said.
He also hit out at the opposition and urged them to take up their constitutional obligation of providing a fair and honest critique to the government of the day.
“We want the opposition to play their role and provide constructive criticism to the government because we want to run an open and truthful government,” he said.
