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February 26, 2026
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Most employed Kenyan youth are stuck in the informal sector

Most employed Kenyan youth are stuck in the informal sector

Most youth 'work', but 91 percent of them are in the informal sector with no safety nets...

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A recent report highlights that the majority of employed young Kenyans are working in the informal sector, indicating a significant gap in job quality despite active economic participation.

  • 91% of employed youth aged 15-35 are in the informal sector.
  • Data is from the Africa Youth Employment Clock by World Data Lab.
  • The agriculture and service sectors are the largest employers of youth, but often with informal arrangements.

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