Kenyan youth deserve hiring based on potential and not just experience

By mentoring young employees, organisations don’t just fill vacancies; they shape adaptable, loyal, and skilled teams that drive long-term success.

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Job descriptions in Kenya have become absurd barriers rather than pathways to opportunity. Entry-level roles demand years of experience, multiple certifications, and connections, while internships and graduate programmes pile on unrealistic expectations.

Everyone asks, “What have you done?” but no one asks, “What could you do, if given a chance?”

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