Graduates turn mentors as alumni tackle Kenya's job readiness gap

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Kenya National Police DT Sacco Chief Executive Officer Solomon Angutsa Atsiaya

Industry professionals are being mobilised to help bridge the gap between university training and the workplace by giving students access to mentorship, internships and career networks.

Employers increasingly look beyond academic qualifications when recruiting graduates, with workplace experience, practical skills and an understanding of industry demands shaping how young professionals compete for jobs.

For many students, the transition from lecture halls to the workplace can expose a gap between what they learn in university and what employers expect when they begin their careers.