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March 5, 2026
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576 youth apply for one job that requires facing teargas

576 youth apply for one job that requires facing teargas

576 young Kenyans applied for one job in Senator Karungo wa Thang’wa’s office, exposing the youth unemployment crisis in the country...

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A single job opening in the office of Kiambu Senator Karungo wa Thang’wa attracted an overwhelming 576 applications from young Kenyans, highlighting the country's severe youth unemployment crisis.

  • 576 young Kenyans applied for one photographer and video editor position emphasizing the desperation for employment.
  • The job required the applicant to be comfortable working in volatile environments, including facing police and teargas.
  • Senator Karungo wa Thang’wa used the application numbers to question the effectiveness of government initiatives aimed at tackling youth unemployment.

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