Youth Employment in Africa: What Having a Job Means (Kenya Stories)

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Published Jun 23, 2026

Across Africa, millions of young people are searching for work, stability, and opportunity. This video features young Kenyans sharing their lived experiences. What does a job really mean to a young person?
For some, it means dignity. For others, security, purpose, or the chance to support their family and build a different future. In their own words, young Kenyans share their hopes, their struggles, and what opportunity looks like in a rapidly changing world of work. The World Bank Group's International Development Association, or IDA, partners with countries like Kenya to expand that opportunity, one young person at a time.

0:00 The Search for Opportunity
0:13 Meet the Young Kenyans
1:22 The Changing Reality of Work
1:52 When You Hear the "World Bank Group," What Comes to Mind?
2:09 What Does Having a Job Mean to You?
3:24 More Than Employment

WHAT IS THE WORLD BANK GROUP ???? The World Bank Group is one of the world’s largest sources of funding and knowledge for low-income countries. Its five institutions share a commitment to reducing poverty, increasing shared prosperity, and promoting sustainable development on a livable planet. http://www.worldbank.org