{"id":647,"date":"2026-10-14T15:30:04","date_gmt":"2026-10-14T15:30:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jukwaapress.co.ke\/?p=647"},"modified":"2026-10-14T15:30:05","modified_gmt":"2026-10-14T15:30:05","slug":"kenyas-political-leaders-urged-to-prioritize-youth-employment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jukwaapress.co.ke\/?p=647","title":{"rendered":"KENYA\u2019S POLITICAL LEADERS URGED TO PRIORITIZE YOUTH EMPLOYMENT"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/jukwaapress.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/F789F1FF-324A-47F6-A729-9760FC3C7557-1024x768.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-648\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jukwaapress.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/F789F1FF-324A-47F6-A729-9760FC3C7557-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/jukwaapress.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/F789F1FF-324A-47F6-A729-9760FC3C7557-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/jukwaapress.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/F789F1FF-324A-47F6-A729-9760FC3C7557-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/jukwaapress.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/F789F1FF-324A-47F6-A729-9760FC3C7557.png 1448w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>BY HILDAH LODIE<\/strong> <br><strong>NAIROBI, October 14, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Political leaders in Kenya have been urged to prioritize youth employment and economic empowerment as the country continues to face concerns over unemployment and the rising cost of living.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The call comes amid growing public demand for government policies that create job opportunities, support small businesses and improve the livelihoods of young people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Youth unemployment remains a major concern in Kenya, with many young people seeking formal employment while others turn to entrepreneurship and informal work to earn a living.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Political leaders have frequently identified job creation as a key development priority, with young people forming an important part of the country\u2019s electorate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Economic empowerment programmes, vocational training and support for small businesses have been identified as possible ways of improving employment opportunities for young people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, the effectiveness of such initiatives depends on proper implementation, transparency and the fair distribution of resources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Young people have also been encouraged to participate in political processes by registering as voters, attending public participation forums and holding elected leaders accountable for their promises.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The issue of youth employment is expected to remain an important subject in Kenya\u2019s political discussions as citizens continue to demand practical solutions to economic challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>BY HILDAH LODIE NAIROBI, October 14, 2026 Political leaders in Kenya have been urged 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