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Originally published by The Standard BusinessSeptember 17, 2025
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Calls for mentorship to beat youth unemployment
Stakeholders have underscored the need for mentorship programmes as a sustainable way to tackle youth unemployment in Kenya, citing the gap between academic training and workplace readiness...
✨ Key Highlights
Stakeholders in Kenya are advocating for mentorship programs as a sustainable solution to combat youth unemployment, bridging the gap between academic training and workplace readiness. This call was amplified during the launch of the inaugural MD Mentorship Programme by Treasure Communications and Generation Kenya.
- The MD Mentorship Programme will run for five years, aiming to enhance leadership skills, professional networks, and industry exposure for young people.
- The first cohort includes 20 participants who will undertake a 12-month mentorship journey featuring self-awareness, classroom training, brand management, and leadership simulations.
- According to the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS), youth unemployment for ages 15 to 24 stood at 11.93 percent in 2024.
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