Busia County Internship Policy 2019

Abstract

According to statistics released by the International Labour Organization (ILO) in 2017, the estimated youth unemployment in Kenya stood at 26.21%. This situation has partly been contributed to by the lack of practical hands on experience for youth who finish post-secondary education with Diploma or Degree certificates. To abate the situation, the government has put in place measures to create opportunities for youth employment and has set aside funds to finance youth entrepreneurship ventures. The Constitution of Kenya 2010 states that the state shall take measures including affirmative action programmes to ensure that the youth access relevant education and training, have opportunities to associate, be represented and participate in political, social, economic and other spheres of life, access employment and are protected from harmful cultural practices and exploitation. Internship programmes can be one way of fulfilling the requirements of the Constitution with regard to the Kenyan youth. The public sector is therefore challenged to create internship programmes for the youth in the country. To effectively carry out this noble duty, a policy is critical in guiding the process to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. This will ensure that youth with relevant qualifications are offered an opportunity to gain practical work experience thus improve their competitiveness.