East Africa: Kenya’s Youth Dominate Tourism Workforce At 70pc, Surpassing Global Average

Nairobi — Kenya youth now account for 70 percent of the industry’s workforce, significantly surpassing the global average of 50 percent.

Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano hailed the achievement as a reflection of the government’s deliberate efforts to empower young people and drive economic growth through sustainable employment opportunities.

“Tourism is one of the sectors the government is prioritizing to bridge the unemployment gap among our youth and provide more…