Job Market Dynamics and Opportunities for Kenyan Youth
In Kenya, the job market is evolving rapidly, marked by both opportunity and complexity. As young people entering the workforce, we face a landscape that isn’t as straightforward as we were once led to believe. The promise of “study hard, and jobs will find you” is often overshadowed by a reality where securing work is increasingly about connections, adaptability, and, sometimes, sheer luck. For those of us in STEM, and particularly as women in this field, the path is even more challenging. We carry dreams of contributing our skills to a meaningful career, but many of us find ourselves navigating a market that feels unpredictable and, at times, unforgiving. The Kenyan job market has seen a shift from traditional employment to an entrepreneurial-driven economy, largely due to limited formal job opportunities. With fierce competition and few stable positions, many young people have turned to entrepreneurship, not by choice but by necessity. Entrepreneurship is becoming a vital part o
