Skilled and unemployed: Why construction sector is slow to absorb qualified job seekers

Amid an aggressive plan by the government to build houses, behind the curtain, job seekers in the built environment are getting a cold reception from the sector that is outwardly thriving. ..

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Despite a booming construction sector and government housing initiatives, many qualified job seekers in Kenya's built environment are struggling to find employment. A new report highlights a significant disparity between the industry's growth and its absorption of professional services.

Absorption of professional services in the construction industry stands at a low 20 per cent.
The Architectural Association of Kenya (AAK) conducted the report.
Nine in every 10 graduates (both bachelors and diploma holders) remain unemployed in the sector.

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