- Two young graduates appealed to the public through a video, seeking employment opportunities after trekking all day without success
- They shared how, in every job they applied for, they were told there were no vacancies available in the offices they visited.
- They humbly appealed to Kenyans online to help them secure jobs, saying they did not want to return to their villages
There is an influx of unemployed graduates in the job market, as opportunities have become increasingly scarce due to various factors.
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Two young graduates seeking jobs while hungry
Two young women expressed their frustration over the lack of employment opportunities, turning to fellow Kenyans online for help.
They shared their disappointment after toiling the whole day without any luck, prompting them to seek advice and support online.
“Hi guys, how are you? We have been job hunting the whole day and even the previous day because we just finished school and do not know where we are going next. We have tried our best. We have been walking from morning till evening, sometimes on empty stomachs,” they said.
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They explained that they had visited several offices, only to be told, “We are sorry, there are no job vacancies,” leaving them disheartened.
Two graduates apply for jobs online
They had also applied for jobs via email, but potential employers either did not respond or gave discouraging replies.
“Sometimes we send emails at night, and if someone responds, they still say, ‘We are sorry.’Please help us. We do not want to return to the village,” they added.
While recording their frustrations on a smartphone, they were seen walking through a neighbourhood in the evening.
Their faces reflected disappointment as they explained how they had done their very best to secure employment without success.
Kenyans respond to two university graduates
The video sparked mixed reactions among social media users, who flocked to the comment section to share their opinions.
Gifted Pioneer Landscape:
“Ndio mnamaliza na mmeanza kuwonder kuhusu direction? I graduated eight years ago and kept job hunting until I created my own opportunity.”
Jymoh Gatata:
“Life doesn’t work that way. You may have everything planned, but there is always an X factor. Sooner or later, things go sideways, and you have to improvise to survive.”
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Eli B Wizzy: “
Keep your certificates and hustle like a dropout. Without connections nowadays, your papers are almost useless. You just have to adapt and push harder.”
David Kung’u:
“Aah, ndio mmemaliza shule? Mambo bado. Tarmac kwanza for a year or three, then when you get a job, you will appreciate it. Speaking from experience.”
Cherotich Langat:
“The effort is good, but I think you’re doing it wrong. Nowadays, you don’t just walk around looking for jobs unless it’s blue-collar work, which is also not guaranteed. Check job sites or social media ads and apply directly.”
Derich Lumumba:
“You’ve just finished school and expect opportunities immediately without patience. This is just the beginning. If you stay determined, you will eventually find something.”
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UoN graduate shares gruelling job search experience
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She had been searching for a job for months without success and shared her heartbreaking experiences.
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