A few months ago, we carried out a small survey and found out that at least 3 out of 5 University students in Nairobi use bhangi. We even reached out to the body which is mandated to curb this menace that is slowly crawling into high schools and primary schools, but nothing has been done.

Last week, I came across something really interesting; university students helping other students make money from their ideas. Yes, that's a very simple way of making money right? Imagine you don't have to work for anyone or ask for handouts from your family and friends.

The education system in Kenya is unintentionally churning out employees instead of employers, workers instead of Entrepreneurs, "microwave" solutions instead of grind-oriented youth.

Unemployment is at its peak and still rising. We have an influx of book-smart, street dumb kids, socialized to believe someone else is responsible for their success and that they're too young to worry about the day after or worse the future.

This Generation Z(and to a significant extent Gen Y) are accustomed to quick solutions, get rich quick traps, cutting corners and waiting for that "1 Deal".

According to Dennis who is the founder of the challenge that encourages youth to submit their business ideas for a chance to win money and other prizes, this is something that will not only help the youth but reduce unemployment in Kenya.

'The Shift Challenge' envisions creating a resource tank that will ultimately shift the direction, focus and vision to a generation poised to be the future leaders of our beautiful country.

Plans are ongoing at Strathmore University where in partnership with Strathmore Business Club we will hold the preliminary vetting and crowning of the winner. - Dennis

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