Tag: youth

Eugene Wamalwa urges prayers for end to abductions, calls for safe return of abductees

The Democratic Action Party of Kenya (DAP-K) leader, Eugene Wamalwa has urged Kenyans to come together in prayer for the safe return of recently abducted youths. This appeal comes against a backdrop of growing concern over targeted abductions, particularly involving outspoken critics of the government on social media. On Sunday, January 5, 2025, Wamalwa took […]

‘Don’t be led by greed’ – Chef Ombachi advises young people on making decent money

Former Kenya Sevens rugby player and renowned chef Dennis Ombachi has called on young people to prioritize hard work and discipline instead of taking shortcuts. Through a statement shared on his X account on Thursday, November 28, 2024, Ombachi highlighted the value of earning money through honest means, noting that shortcuts often come with consequences. […]

Mombasa: 21-year-old surrenders to police after allegedly stabbing his friend to death

A 21-year-old man suspected of killing his 17-year-old friend in Old town Kibokoni Mombasa county has surrendered to police. Mombasa sub-county police commander, Maxwell Ogolla confirmed the incident stating that Imran Mohammed Abudulkadir was accused of stabbing Mohammed Abdulraham to death alongside Hajii Jiro under unknown circumstances. “Two weeks ago, six youths were seen chasing […]

Tents, chairs for hire business on the brink of collapse as politicians pick party colours

Many youth and women groups that own tents and chairs for hire in Laikipia and Nyandarua have been losing business during political functions due to the colour of their tents.  Organisers of such events are so attached to colours of their political parties that they refuse to take anything that has a colour of a […]

NJUGUNA: Why youth must embrace agriculture as a full-time job

According to the latest data, 39 per cent of our youth are jobless and a lack of education relevant to labour market needs is partly to blame.

Poverty and unemployment: Integrate youth into the cooperative movement

Alberto Leny      Poverty and unemployment remain the biggest challenges facing Kenya today, posing a threat to growth while undermining social stability. Youth and women are the most affected by the two impediments that continue to hamper national development programmes compounded by other demands such as infrastructure and services required to spur socio-economic progress. […]

President Kenyatta: Address challenges stifling integration

Editorial Team The plea by President Uhuru Kenyatta for African countries to boost seamless continental integration to create jobs for the youth could not have come at a better time. Uhuru said trade among African states was in dire need of buttressing to ensure decent and well-paying jobs for millions of youth on the continent. […]