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Infographics10 November 2025 - 12:15

Mismatch between youth skills and job needs

Many youths feel qualified, but employers highlight a persistent mismatch between skills and actual job requirements.

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by WILLIAM WANYOIKE
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A skills mismatch occurs when the skills young people have don't align with the skills employers need.

This is hindering youth employment and economic growth.

This is a significant issue in places like Kenya, where 62 per cent of employers report a gap, driven by a lack of digital and soft skills.

Experts call for the need for closer collaboration between educational institutions and industry to reform curricula.

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