With few vacancies currently available for white-colour jobs for the youth, the best option is to engage in self-employment.
Edwin Korir was born in Kabarnet in Baringo County. He successfully completed his primary and secondary education, and after doing some temporary jobs known as “vibarua” in Kiswahili, the thought of self-employment immediately came to mind.
After some time, a friend introduced him to the recycling of materials job, which led him to collect various recycling materials.
Speaking to the Education News desk in Kapenguria town, Korir stated that his primary task is to move between institutions, soliciting ancient books that can be recycled instead of improperly disposed of.
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“One of the useful products that can be obtained through recycling is tissue papers,” said Korir, whose work is to move around learning institutions in the North Rift region.
Though self-employment can sometimes be challenging, with good planning, one cannot miss putting food on the table, buying basic personal items, paying house rent, paying school fees, and achieving self-development, added Mr Korir.
Accompanying Korir was Edwin Mnangat, who assisted him in West Pokot County.
By Martin Ruto
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