×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Home To Bold Columnists
★★★★ - on Play Store
Read on the App

Mombasa youth unemployment rate hits 44 percent, report says

Youth in Nairobi protest over unemployment in the country.[File, Standard]

Mombasa has been cited as one of the counties with the highest levels of youth unemployment rates in the country, standing at 44 percent according to recent local labour assessments.

In a report presented by BrighterMonday Kenya, Women at the Coast Region continue to face barriers to dignified work, limited skills, gaps in mentorship, safety concerns, and fewer leadership opportunities.

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week
Fact‑first reporting that puts you at the heart of the newsroom. Subscribe for full access.
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Uninterrupted ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimized reading experience
  • Weekly Newsletters
  • MPesa, Airtel Money and Cards accepted
Already a subscriber? Log in