Youth Unemployment in Kenya

Assessing Youth Status in Kondele Sub-County, Kisumu County

Abstract

Young people have been greatly affected by unemployment which has led them to criminal activities as they try to earn a living. This research article seeks to explore the status of youth unemployment in Kenya, with reference to Kondele sub-county, Kisumu County of Kenya. The descriptive survey research design was employed in this treatise to determine the influence of World Vision International organization labor practices on youth unemployment in the aforementioned area, as well as the country at large. The study population comprised of the middle level employees working at World Vision International in Kisumu County. The population also comprised of the youth in Kondele Sub-county, Kisumu County. The selection of middle-level employees at World Vision International in Kisumu County as the population for the study is justified by their pivotal role in organizational operations. Middle-level employees form a crucial link between top-level management and front-line staff, often overseeing critical functions and decision-making processes. In the context of this research article, the focus was on the 77 mid-tier employees of World Vision International located in Kisumu County. Based on the research findings, it was recommended that World Vision International should identify emerging industries in the region and design skills training programs that equip youth with the specific competencies and knowledge required for these sectors. This will enhance their employability in growing fields and promote economic diversification.