Empowering Youth Entrepreneurs
Kenya’s youth, making up 35% of the population, face a 12.7% unemployment rate, with 67% of the jobless being young people. While entrepreneurship has become a way for many to earn a living, the failure rate for youth-owned businesses remains high within the first five years. Kuza Youth addresses this by equipping young entrepreneurs, especially women, with the skills and knowledge needed to build sustainable businesses. Our focus is on bridging gaps in access to capital, markets, and staying competitive with modern trends.
12.7%
Unemployment rate
Unemployment rate in Kenya currently stands at 12.7% with the youth forming 67% of this.
35%
Young people
Kenya has a bulging population of which 35% consists of young people between the ages of 15 and 34 years.
Training
At Kuza Youth, we aim to focus keenly on these three areas:
1. Access to Capital
2. Access to market
3. Digital skills for business
Mentorship
Navigating the world of business and entrepreneurship needs collective responsibility from the community. Championing for mentorship from those who have gone ahead will go a long way in promoting continuous sharing of information, holding each other accountable and growing together as we empower our youths.
Building Communities
Being part of a lifelong community that can continuously share and tap into each other’s resources will go a long way in making sure we build businesses for the future.
About Kuza Youth
Kuza Youth is a community-based organisation (СВО) established in November 2023. We are located in Jomvu Constituency in Mombasa County. Kuza Youth is dedicated to empowering young people especially females through co-creating transformative engagements which include training, workshops and mentorship
We aim to foster an environment where young entrepreneurs especially females are equipped with relevant, timely and updated information to enable them build sustainable business so that we have more successful entrepreneurs. Our focal areas include access to markets, access to capital and digital skills for business
Key Support
Capacity Building
Tailored programs for young entrepreneurs, focusing on access to finance and markets.
Mentorship
Personalized support from business experts for your entrepreneurial journey.
Community
Helping navigate challenges and capitalize on opportunities in the business world.
Market & opportunity linkages
Community-driven programs fostering networking and collaboration among peers.
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