Nairobi, July 1 -- One of the causes of unemployment is the mishandling of job opportunities.
We often blame the government for failing to create jobs; but we must appreciate that it can only do so much. In fact, governments don't exist to create jobs. All they do is create an enabling work environment.
Therefore, our bid to slay the dragon of unemployment must begin with an honest admission of our own contribution to the unfortunate state of affairs.
One of the circumstances that lead to unemployment is lack of integrity. Integrity implies doing the right thing even when no one is watching, says C. S. Lewis. It involves soundness of moral character; incorruptibility, reliability, honesty, diligence, and all those good traits that define...