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Originally published by The Standard BusinessAugust 18, 2026
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Nairobi youth push for jobs, not just skills
Young people from Nairobi’s informal settlements have called for greater access to jobs, financing, technology and basic services..
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Young people from Nairobi's informal settlements are demanding more than just skills training, highlighting a critical need for job opportunities, financing, and essential services to achieve sustainable livelihoods.
- Key concerns raised during International Youth Day celebrations at Nairobi Cinema centered on the lack of resources like equipment, finance, and information hindering the translation of skills into income.
- Speakers like Jacob Omondi from Mathare and Camila Gojobe from Mukuru Kwa Njenga emphasized that poverty and insecure casual work contribute to mental health struggles and an inability to plan for the future.
- County officials, including Brian Mulama, Nairobi County Executive Committee Member for Talent, Skills Development and Care, stated efforts are underway to expand opportunities through vocational training and initiatives like Green Nairobi.
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