Economy, not inexperience at heart of Kenya's jobs crisis

Kenya's jobs crisis stems from inadequate economic growth, a growing workforce, technological disruption, and a mismatch between education and market needs...

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A Kenyan news article challenges the conventional wisdom that a lack of work experience is the primary driver of youth unemployment.

The article argues that the economy, not inexperience, is at the heart of Kenya's jobs crisis.
It questions the efficacy of frequent internships, noting that even the Kenyan government supports paid internships as a solution.
Readers are encouraged to delve into the article for a deeper understanding of why young people struggle to find employment beyond the common belief about insufficient experience.

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