Nairobi, May 6 -- Kenya, like the rest of the world, is going through tough economic times highly impacting the country's employment rate.

According to 2023 Kenya National Bureau of Statistics data, there are 2.97 million Kenyans without a job. More than half of this population are youth, aged between 20 and 29 years, underlining the growing crisis of youth unemployment.

Supporting the creative industry will play a key role in not only fostering creative thinking but also addressing the high unemployment rates. The art and creative industry is beyond personal expression, it serves as a significant economic driver. The government has identified the creative economy as one of the fastest-growing sectors not only as a source of employment ...