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Kenya: Most Kenyan Youth See Govt As Failing On Their Top Priorities

Kenya: Most Kenyan Youth See Govt As Failing On Their Top Priorities

More than four in 10 young citizens say they have considered emigrating.

Key findings

  • Kenyan youth (aged 18-35) have more education than their elders. Eight in 10 (80%) have secondary or post-secondary qualifications, compared to 43%-58% among older cohorts.
  • However, youth are also more likely to be unemployed: 43% say they are looking for work, compared to 23%-32% of the middle-aged. o Aside from the country’s general economic situation and scarcity of jobs, young respondents cite a lack of…

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