Andrew Kibe: University is a waste of time
By Paulette Mboga, September 20, 2026Andrew Kibe has questioned the value of university education, arguing that young people should reconsider spending years in university because of the limited number of jobs available.
Kibe said university education used to be more useful because graduates could find jobs after completing their studies. He argued that the current job market cannot accommodate the large number of people graduating from universities.
“Get out of University; it is a waste of time. University imepitwa na wakati. It used to be good. There were jobs, but there are no jobs,” Kibe said in a YouTube conversation on Sunday, September 20, 2026.
He said the situation is made harder by older workers remaining in their positions for many years. Kibe used veteran radio presenter Maina Kageni as an example, pointing to his long career in radio.
“And your fathers and grandfathers are not quitting anytime soon, so there are no jobs. Where are these jobs?” Kibe said.
Kibe also questioned the number of students currently enrolled in universities in Kenya and what happens when they graduate. He suggested that the number of graduates entering the job market creates more competition for the limited opportunities available.
University and the changing job market
“How many people are in university today in Kenya? Let’s just say 100,000. So 100,000 are going to graduate,” Kibe said.
He then referred to Kageni’s long career in radio, saying the presenter has held his position for more than two decades. Kibe used the example to question how young people can access jobs when established workers remain in the same roles.
“Maina Kageni has been on radio for over 20 years. The same job thousands of people are wishing they can get. He is not going anywhere. So what are you doing in University?” Kibe said.
Kibe also brought artificial intelligence into his argument about the changing employment market. He said technology is already affecting jobs and that more positions are being removed.
“AI has taken jobs. Jobs are being taken out. Jobs are being taken out,” Kibe said.
His comments were mainly on the relationship between university education and employment opportunities. Kibe questioned whether spending time in university guarantees access to work at a time when many people are competing for the same positions.
He also pointed to the number of students who could graduate from universities and enter the job market at the same time. Kibe said young people need to consider the availability of jobs before deciding to pursue university education.