Challenge
The rapid population growth in Kenya has led to a burgeoning youth demographic and an economy that is not creating enough opportunities to keep up with the numbers.
Approximately 800,000 young Kenyans enter the labour market every year and youth unemployment is estimated to be as high as 35%, compared to the overall national unemployment rate of 10%.
At the same time, Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs are the lifeblood of Kenya's economy, as their operations cut across all sectors of the economy and sustain the majority of households.
Their activities form a breeding ground for small businesses to...