Skills Stories

Youth Day 2025: Only five per cent of African youth complete tertiary education, report reveals
Alfred Onyango  |  Aug 12, 2025

This demographic shift presents both significant opportunities and pressing challenges, particularly in the areas of education, skills development, an...

AI revolution in Kenya: IT guru James Rege urges youth to tap digital jobs, global opportunities
Barack Oduor  |  Jul 20, 2025

IT expert and former Principal Secretary for ICT, James Rege, said Kenya, like many African democracies, is on the brink of a major digital revolution...

Youth redefine ‘good jobs’ amid rising unemployment, skills gaps and AI fears
Alfred Onyango  |  Jun 06, 2025

Esther Kimotho, a 28-year-old civil engineer based in Nairobi, says that for her, a good job is one where she feels respected and emotionally balanced...

North eastern youth urged to embrace digital access for innovation, development
Issa Hussein  |  Apr 11, 2025

Assistant County Commissioner Duncan Rono said efforts are being made to raise awareness among young people about ongoing government digitisation prog...

Workers must sharpen soft skills to thrive in the age of AI - lobby
Alfred Onyango  |  Dec 21, 2024

It notes that soft skills, such as critical thinking, emotional intelligence, creativity and problem-solving, will become increasingly vital in naviga...

Ministry of education launches Sh240 million digital skills initiative for teachers’ colleges
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 26, 2024

The introduction of digital skills is timely, given the increasing need for educators and students to adapt to the digital age.

Veterinary officers in Turkana empowered with e-surveillance skills
Issa Hussein  |  Aug 15, 2024

He emphasised that these skills would significantly improve animal health and, by extension, the livelihoods of the local community, as livestock farm...

Nairobi hosts key educational forum to advance technology skills in Africa
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 22, 2024

With over 500 attendees expected, the event seeks to be a pivotal event in shaping the educational policies and initiatives.

State announces free digital skills training in March
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 19, 2024

The basic module covers data entry, digital marketing, and virtual assistance, while the advanced module covers the use of Artificial Intelligence in...

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