Are Kenyans 'educated'
enough?
A few weeks ago, a survey carried out showed that only 1
million Kenyans have degrees, i.e from
recognized universities. Does it mean that majority of Kenyans are uneducated?
So what happened to approximately 90% of the rest of the population?
A poet was overheard saying that the A plus student is
more likely to be hired by the C stand student, in a business owned by the D minus
student.Ironic isn't it?
More and more, the education system in Kenya is losing value as it's based on exams and the need to prove one's brilliance by getting a 'good' grade; as opposed to preparing students for a more practical eventuality in the real world.
More and more, the education system in Kenya is losing value as it's based on exams and the need to prove one's brilliance by getting a 'good' grade; as opposed to preparing students for a more practical eventuality in the real world.
Entrepreneurship
is one such practical eventuality. Kenya is now adapting to creativity and
innovation in many industries, the biggest beneficiaries being the
small scale businesses and the entertainment industry.
Sometime back, a decade ago to be precise, a paying
career as an actor, make up artiste, social media or IT consultant was unheard
of. In today's environment, these career lines (and other professions) are
embraced as viable career options.
Perhaps necessity is really the mother of all inventions.
The youth lament that there are no jobs and that the government has neglected them- is this because the government has failed to expose them to alternative ways of exploiting their talents?
The youth lament that there are no jobs and that the government has neglected them- is this because the government has failed to expose them to alternative ways of exploiting their talents?
We explore this issue in this week's episode together
with the various systems of education now available to Kenyans.
What's your take on Kenya's education system? Share your
thoughts with us right here.
Our government r supposed to find a way of helping young talent because nowadays people who r well educated r hustling in the street with illitrate coz of no jobz
ReplyDeleten about entertainment tumetengwa na gover,artist wanahustle hard everyday.
That's a good suggestion right there but how far should the government go and where should the youth take up the responsibility of productivity + creativity?
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