Nairobi, Jan. 29 -- A mismatch between skills graduates possess and the job market contribute to the high unemployment rate among Kenyan youth, according to senior officials of the Ministry of Education.

The Principal Secretary for the State Department for TVET Dr Esther Thaara Muoria and her Higher Education counterpart Dr Beatrice Inyangala called on tertiary institutions to align their training to market demands and international best practice.

The two spoke yesterday during 18th edition of the Higher Education Fair & Skills Expo 2026 that is hosted by the Nation Media Group.

The two-day expo that ends today (Friday) features universities, TVET institutions, private sector partners, and career advisory services, providing students a...