Experts and leaders at the Africa Employers Summit in Nairobi on September 8, 2025, urged new strategies to combat youth unemployment, which affects an estimated 27 per cent of young people across Africa. Concerns were raised that over 70 million African youth are neither employed nor in educational institutions, signaling a growing crisis without immediate intervention.

• The International Labour Organisation (ILO) Regional Director for Africa, Fanfan Rwanyindo, emphasized that unemployment is a threat to economic growth and an entire generation.
• Kenya's Deputy President, Kithure Kindiki, called for increased collaboration between governments, employers, and workers, highlighting Kenya's commitment to dignified work and inclusive growth.
• The National Industrial Training Authority (NiTa), through its Chairman, Aden Noor, reported skilling over 150,000 Kenyans annually, with 90 per cent of their trainees securing employment.