urban youth Stories

Urban Kenyans push for rent regulation as households spend heavily on housing
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 17, 2025

Four out of 10 Kenyans living in urban areas want the government to regulate rent to curb arbitrary increases by landlords.

Youth in Taita Taveta urged to embrace vocational training as solution to unemployment
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jan 13, 2025

Many participants pointed to the lack of awareness about vocational training opportunities as a major barrier.

Kenya ranked among states with poor measure of job quality - report
Alfred Onyango  |  Jan 04, 2025

The report notes that despite strides in economic growth, the country's overall job quality score remains dismally low.

Job loss crisis looms as state shuts more than 200 companies
Alfred Onyango  |  Jan 04, 2025

In addition to the 202 companies that have already been struck off, the registrar has also put other 116 businesses on notice for intended dissolution...

How Africa's young people living in urban areas are changing political culture
DW News  |  Dec 16, 2024

Many live in informal settlements under precarious conditions and have an unconventional approach to creating change.

New bill proposes introduction of youth fund to curb unemployment
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 12, 2024

If passed, the bill is expected to play a critical role in empowering young people through tailored financial support, fostering innovation, and prepa...

71% of employed Kenyan youths turn to side hustles for extra income
Amina Wako  |  Dec 10, 2024

Forty-four per cent of respondents earn less than Sh30,000 per month, while 20 per cent earn between Sh30,000 and Sh50,000.

Police and youth in Kamukunji’s California Ward team up to tackle crime
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Dec 07, 2024

The collaboration between a local police station and community leaders aims to provide meaningful opportunities for young people

New north eastern youth parliament to engage young people on governance
Issa Hussein  |  Dec 06, 2024

The newly elected Speaker appreciated the KYMCA for the initiative that he said was a sure way to empower youth to realise their dreams to become lead...

Ruto to Kenyan youths: Don't let anyone convince you to despise your country
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 03, 2024

The President further emphasised that patriotism should come before everything else.

Ruto moves innovation agency to his office, proposes Sh500 million budget boost
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 27, 2024

Ruto argued that centralising KeNIA under his office would improve coordination and unlock opportunities to create high-quality jobs for Kenyan youth.

Another official rejects President Ruto's state job appointment
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 19, 2024

He cited personal reasons for his decision to decline the position.

Gathungu warns Sh2.5 billion loaned to youth groups may not be repaid
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 15, 2024

The report raises serious concerns over Sh66 million in loan repayments from unidentified borrowers.

Mombasa youth stand up against drug abuse, mental health challenges
Farhiya Hussein  |  Nov 10, 2024

The programme aims to create a safe environment where vulnerable boys can learn resilience, self-awareness, and ways to cope with the challenges of gr...

Two former NYS officials jailed for defrauding agency Sh791 million
Joseph Ndunda  |  Nov 06, 2024

They were found guilty of conspiracy to defraud after colluding to loot the agency in payment for fictitious procurement.

Building dreams through football: Shauri Moyo United's impact on local youth
Charity Kilei  |  Nov 02, 2024

With various categories of senior teams, junior teams, and now a league for younger children, Shauri Moyo United caters to a wide range of participant...

We have no links with Gachagua, Kibera youths summoned by DCI say
Barack Oduor  |  Oct 25, 2024

The youths now want detectives to exhaustively investigate the matter and have the authors of the leaflets arrested and charged in court.

Untapped potential of older workers key to addressing labour underutilisation
Alfred Onyango  |  Oct 05, 2024

When becoming jobless, seniors tend to leave the labour force altogether rather than job-seeking.

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