Musalia Mudavadi announces new initiatives to align youth skills with job market needs.

The government, through various institutions, is actively working to align youth empowerment strategies with the current job market demands.

Acting CS in charge of all ministries, Musalia Mudavadi, stated that the government aimed to produce highly skilled graduates who would not only be employable but also capable of driving innovation and economic growth through self-employment.

Mudavadi highlights youth as essential to a nation’s future and social fabric.

CS Musalia Mudavadi emphasized that the youth were crucial to nation-building, as they represented the future and played a vital role in the social fabric of society.

“As we work collectively to resolve the challenges we are facing as a country, I am appealing to the young people as they speak to us on governance and economic issues; they should not undermine the credentials of the disciplined, hardworking, and focused youth population of Kenya.” urged Musalia

Mudavadi also underscored the positive international reputation of Kenyan youth, emphasizing that their grievances should not overshadow the significant achievements they have made worldwide.

He also advised the youth to let humility, discipline, integrity, and adherence to the rule of law guide their actions in all they undertake.

“As the young people of this nation, your character and ability should reflect and remain the pivotal roadmap of where you want to go as an individual and collectively for the future of our country.” said Mudavadi.

The CS expressed that the transformative potential of Kenyan youth in the industrial sector should serve as an incentive to attract investors, rather than deter potential industrialists.

Mudavadi emphasizes peace and stability for national prosperity.

Mudavadi stressed the importance of peace and stability as foundational pillars for the nation’s progress, underscoring their crucial role in ensuring national prosperity.

“Countries have taken up to 40 years to show a sign of recovery and get back to their feet as a result of instability. I am appealing to the youth to reflect on what is happening in some of our neighboring countries, like Sudan, which is so disheartening and sad,”

He pointed out the current situation in the country, warning against underestimating it. He highlighted how other nations have descended into conflict and war, resulting in devastating loss of life and widespread displacement due to lawlessness.

“If you are now 18 or 20 years old, imagine 40 years trying to come out of a conflict within a country thrown into turmoil; how will your life be within that period?” he posed.

“When children don’t go to school, businesses and people’s livelihoods are being destroyed. What kind of future are you building as a nation? I appeal to Kenyans that it is not fashionable to have a country in a crisis.” Mudavadi regretted.

Kenya’s Efforts to Secure Foreign Job Opportunities for Skilled Graduates

Mudavadi reassured youth of the government’s commitment to providing skilled graduates with opportunities in foreign labor markets. He stated that through the Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, Kenya is forging key bilateral labor agreements to streamline these engagements.

“We are working on various agreements within the European Union framework and extending them to the Gulf countries. We want to anchor the engagements on a proper legal framework that will support our young people as they take up opportunities in the foreign labor market.” Mudavadi Noted.

“Currently, we are almost finalizing one with Germany, where 250,000 skilled people are needed globally to fill the gap, and we want Kenya to take a sizable share of these opportunities,” added Mudavadi.

Nurturing Kenya’s Youth Talent: A Call for Patience and Tolerance Amid Economic Recovery

Mudavadi urged Kenyan youth to exercise patience and tolerance, emphasizing the importance of nurturing their talent rather than risking its destruction. He pointed out that as the economy rebounds, the majority of new jobs will require active participation from Kenyan youth.

CS Musalia Mudavadi at Kenya school of TVET

Mudavadi addressed attendees during the launch of the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET-CDACC) strategic plan for 2023–2027 at the Kenya School of TVET in Gigiri, Nairobi.

The plan represents a crucial blueprint aimed at harmonizing strategies within the TVET institutional framework and meeting the labor market’s needs for TVET graduates.

“This comprehensive plan should act as a blueprint for all players in the TVET sector, outlining the vision, goals, and strategies for the next five years, aimed at producing highly skilled graduates capable of driving technology, research, and innovation for progressive economic growth,” said Mudavadi in his remarks.