A recent report by BrighterMonday highlights an urgent skills gap in Kenya's job market, emphasizing the need for immediate reskilling to prepare youth for future employment opportunities shaped by artificial intelligence and digital transformation.

• 2.97 million Kenyans are currently unemployed, with over half aged between 20 and 29.
• The report was presented at the 2025 HR Smart Lab by Sarah Ndegwa, Acting Managing Director of BrighterMonday Kenya.
• 86% of businesses in Kenya identified a significant skills gap in cybersecurity, while 43% reported high demand for AI-related skills.