Harnessing Youth Potential to Bridge the Unemployment and Public Discontent Gaps in Kenya

Executive Summary

The challenges of youth unemployment and public disaffection in Kenya are intertwined with the country’s demographic trends. With a predominantly youthful population, this presents a long-term challenge that requires regular policy and programmatic action. Kenya’s youthful population, primarily consisting of Gen Z and millennials, is traditionally faced with the problem of unemployment. However, this has morphed over time manifesting itself in the breakdown of social fabric, unrest, and discontent with government. This situation represents a significant shift from political actors previously leveraging the unemployment conundrum for election to being demanded by the youth to provide actionable solutions.