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Many educated youth remain unemployed, turning to informal hustles that are now replacing structured opportunities. Thousands of young people graduate every year with skills, ideas, and ambition. Yet many still struggle to turn those abilities […]

How can we listen more deeply to youth, especially from marginalised and low-income communities, in ways that are empowering, actionable, and sustainable? Our LabStorm with Feedback Labs explored this question in depth.

With formal jobs shrinking and industries stalling, Kenya needs solutions beyond endless training and CV workshops. Using statistics from the latest 2025 KNBS Economic Survey, this blog explores how youth-owned, co-created social enterprises—like JAY4T’s KaaKazini, […]

At JAY4T, youth aren’t waiting for change – they’re creating it. From building skills and networks to co-creating solutions in their communities, young people here take the lead in shaping their own futures. Join the […]

Youth Business International (YBI), the global leader in youth entrepreneurship, is calling for urgent action to support high-growth potential youth-led businesses trapped in the “missing middle.” YBI’s new policy paper sets out strategies to de-risk […]

At AACOSE Academia 2025, I explored how Kenya’s youth are transforming their communities through social innovation and the social economy. This blog reflects on the urgent need for long-term support, deeper mentorship, and asset-based community […]