
06/07/2025
You finished university. You have the degree. Now you’re broke, bitter, and wondering why no one’s hiring.
Let me break it to you gently — then loudly: You are not alone.
The Kenyan and African job market is not hiring like that anymore.
And the “office job” fantasy you’ve been fed since Form 1? It’s outdated.
No one is queuing to hand out jobs to degree holders anymore.
Why?
Because employers want skill, not paper.
Because the world has changed — and we’re still stuck waiting for HELB clearance and an offer letter that’s not coming.
Some of you have marketable degrees but zero practical skills.
Others have useless degrees and no backup plan.
But most of you?
You’re sitting at home waiting — yet there’s work all around you.
Did you study electrical engineering? Start fixing things.
Did you study commerce? Help someone structure their business.
Did you do education? Tutor a student or teach online.
Can you write? Build a LinkedIn profile and freelance.
Can you cook? Start meal-prepping and selling online.
Can you design on Canva? Start a content business.
No one is saying you shouldn’t be proud of your degree. Be proud. Frame it. Show it to your parents.
But also… open your eyes. Hustle with dignity. Work with what’s in your hands.
And to parents — stop mocking your kids for “working in a café” after university.
It’s not about the title. It’s about growth.
Let them start somewhere.
If you don’t get a job, create work.
If you don’t have experience, build it.
If the door is closed, open a window. Or knock louder.
Kenya doesn’t owe you a job.
But you owe yourself a shot at survival.
“In a world of scarce jobs, your skill is your lifeline.
The degree is your history. The hustle is your future.” welcome to
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