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July 16, 2026
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Build businesses instead of waiting for jobs, youth urged

Build businesses instead of waiting for jobs, youth urged

Young Kenyans urged to embrace entrepreneurship by building small enterprises...

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Principal Secretary Shadrack Mwadime urged young Kenyans to embrace entrepreneurship and build businesses instead of solely relying on formal employment.

  • Approximately 700,000 graduates annually face limited formal job opportunities, highlighting the need for self-employment.
  • The call to action was made during the SkillUp Africa 2026 forum at the KICC.
  • Kenya launched the National Strategy on the Transformation of the Informal Economy to formalize and strengthen this vital sector.

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