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Does the State have to help young people get jobs and training?

Yes

Yes. The State must take measures, including affirmative action, so that the youth can access education, training and employment.

Article 55 requires the State to take measures so that young people access education and training, take part in political, social and economic life, access employment, and are protected from exploitation. Article 260 defines youth as people aged 18 to 34. It requires measures; it does not promise every young person a job.

“The State shall take measures, including affirmative action programmes, to ensure that the youth— (a) access relevant education and training;”

Article 55: Youth

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Summaries and answers are a plain-English guide written by Iam254, not legal advice. The official text is what counts. Official text: Constitution of Kenya, 2010, Kenya Law (National Council for Law Reporting), legislation as at 3 September 2010. It has not been amended since.