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Mosiria calls for clear policy to employ skilled but uneducated youth in public service
18th February, 2026 06:18 AM
The Nairobi County Customer Care and Citizens’ Engagement head, Geoffrey Mosiria, has called on the government to urgently create job opportunities for young people who do not have formal education.
In a statement shared via his X account on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, Mosiria said many young people are ending up on the streets because of the tough economic situation in the country.
“Let me not ask questions that will trigger more conversations, but one truth we must all face is this: hardship is pushing many young people to the streets,” he said.
He urged those responsible for rescuing and rehabilitating vulnerable youths to act with speed, saying the matter cannot be ignored.
“To those responsible for rescuing and rehabilitating such individuals, please up your game. The situation is urgent. These are not criminals; many are victims of poverty, broken systems, and lack of opportunity,” Mosiria stated.
Mosiria also made a direct appeal to elected leaders across the country, asking them to come up with clear policies that will allow young people without academic papers to work in government.
“And to Kenyan elected leaders, this is my humble appeal: Come up with a clear policy that gives young, energetic but uneducated youths a fair chance to work in government,” he said.
He noted that not everyone had the privilege to go to school or earn certificates, but many young people still have strength, practical skills and the willingness to work.
“Not everyone had the privilege to go to school. Not everyone has certificates and papers. But many have strength, skills, and the willingness to work,” he added.
Mosiria proposed that the government create structured opportunities in areas such as cleaning and sanitation services, road maintenance, environmental conservation, public works projects, artisan work, as well as mechanics and other technical manual jobs.
“There are thousands of young men and women who may not have formal education but can do honest, skilled manual work with dedication and discipline. Equal opportunity should not only favour those with paperwork. It should also recognise talent, effort, and ability,” he said.
According to him, giving such youths a chance to serve in government through dignified manual jobs would help reduce crime and restore hope.
“If we create pathways for these youths to serve in government through dignified work, we will reduce crime, restore hope, and give them purpose. Not everyone needs a desk job. Some just need a chance. And sometimes, a chance is all it takes to change a life,” Mosiria stated.
His comes as concerns are growing over the rising number of young people struggling with unemployment and economic hardship across the country.
