The Political Economy Analysis of Youth Employment in Kenya looks at why existing policies have not created dignified work for young people. Between 800,000 and 1 million youth enter the labour market each year, but only 78,600 formal jobs were created in 2024. The study draws on national household survey data, 45 key informant interviews, youth focus groups and a survey of 1,001 gig workers across all 47 counties. The infographic highlights widespread informality, a skills problem with several causes, untapped productive sectors, the lack of an industrial strategy and an unregulated digital economy. It sets out clear recommendations on coordination, demand-led skills systems and protection for informal and platform workers.
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