Controversy Ignites as Graduate Boldly Torches Academic Certificates
On Saturday, June 10, Kenyans reacted in a variety of ways to a video of a graduate from a local university burning his academic credentials.
According to reports, the young man was despondent after failing to secure employment.
According to the applicant’s credentials, he or she graduated high school in 2017 with a grade of B before enrolling in college and graduating in July 2022.
The Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE), the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE), and other documents were among the burned documents.
The viral video angered a segment of Kenyans who argued that the younger generation was too irrational when confronted with a genuine crisis.
Some individuals argued that since he graduated in 2022, it was too soon to expect employment due to the difficult economy and high unemployment rate.
Employers are known to require evidence of years of work, acquired skills, and recommendations, among other qualifications.
“After only one year out of school, he has already burned his diplomas? He is lacking in patience. Can he handle working under pressure?” The reader reads a comment.
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Others held the government accountable for creating an unfavorable environment for college graduates, causing them to wallow in depression.
While searching for employment, recent grads were urged to be flexible and patient.
“University is intended to broaden and enlighten your mind, providing you with critical thinking and problem-solving skills,” advised another.
In addition, they were advised to acquire technical skills that will help them pursue their passion and support themselves while they search for employment. Others, however, were skeptical, claiming that the graduate had only burned copies of the certificates.
A Twitter user commented, “I doubt these are the original copies, but if they are, he needs to change his attitude and learn patience.”
If elected, President William Ruto (then Vice President) pledged in 2021 to create over four million jobs for the youth.
Empowering the ICT sector in the country was one of the measures taken by the Ruto administration to generate employment.
On May 21, Ruto stated, “For the first time, we have an intentional, coherent, and credible plan to organize our economy in a way that will create jobs for our youth.”
According to the Kenya Bureau of Statistics (KNBS), the unemployment rate in Kenya fell to 4.9% between October and December 2022, a decrease of 0.7 percentage points from 5.6% during the same period in 2021.
When experiencing mental health issues, counselors, physicians, and psychologists advise you to always seek help. Call the Kenya Red Cross’s toll-free helpline at 1199 for assistance.
Controversy Ignites as Graduate Boldly Torches Academic Certificates
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