Africa will have the most prominent young workforce in the world by 2040 and will be unable to meet its growing employment demands. For young students constrained by insufficient and traditional education offered, the survival and growth of youth-led enterprises remains a constant challenge The Kenyan government’s Vision 2030 singles out competitive education, research, and […]
By 2025, Africa will have the largest youth population compared to all other continents combined. This data reveals the urgent need to create solutions around economic empowerment for these young people. According to the ‘Global Entrepreneurship Monitor – Ghana Youth’ report, most young people in Ghana have set up their own businesses. However, 90% of […]
“Climate change job creation opportunities for the youth in Sub Saharan Africa” The challenge of climate change (CC) is becoming an emergency that can no longer be avoided. Indeed, every challenge presents an opportunity. The young people must know why and how creating an eco-friendlier society offers entrepreneurial opportunities for their generation. Youth employment and […]
Business Innovation & Incubation Centreville (BIIC) Almost 4 in every 10 young people in the South African labour force do not have a job. According to Statistics South Africa (STATSA), 15 May 2019), the burden of graduate unemployment is concentrated amongst the youth. An estimated 44 % of organisations in South Africa find it challenging […]
Accelerating Youth Entrepreneurship and Innovation for Sustainable Tourism in Africa Over the past 20 years, tourism has become vital to African economies. The African tourism sector has global potential due to its unique cultural and environmental features, characterised by diverse heritage, wildlife, and fauna. This potential is ripe for exploitation by youth through innovative entrepreneurial […]
Fast-growth entrepreneurial ventures are essential for prosperity and social progress. Small businesses can be agile early movers in adapting to new trends and responding to crises, such as the COVID-19 pandemic. Universities play a crucial role in underpinning innovation and entrepreneurial activities. They provide the conditions, facilities and talent that foster the emergence of breakthrough […]
Junto is an electric glass crusher developed to solve the problem of glass waste disposal. Scientific research has shown that glass takes a million years to decompose, and this is a major threat to the environment. However, Junto exploits the infinite recyclable nature of glass to create a solution. It crushes glass bottles to glass […]
See the delighted staff from the Department of Plant Science and Crop Protection showcasing their innovations. Prof. P. Kimani showcasing his innovation of bean VarietiesProf. Jane Ambuko with his students showcasing their innovations Juliana Cheboi and Catherine Mueni showcasing their innovation of pigeon pea genotypes
The annual Nairobi Innovation Week (NIW) was launched in 2015 to promote Kenya’s and the world’s innovation and entrepreneurial ecosystems. Throughout the years, The University has continually encouraged and supported student innovations with the Hult prize UoN Chapter-winning teams being given a chance to showcase their innovation at the Nairobi Innovation Week 2022. StoFresh(formerly called […]