Kenya’s population to hit 63.9 million in 2030, those aged 15 to 34 years to grow by 35 per cent
The Kenyan population is projected to rise to 63.9 million, in the year 2030.
While addressing the addressing a meeting of the 59th Biannual Workshop of the African Economic Research Consortium (AERC), titled Demographic Dividend, Migration and Economic Opportunities in African, Economies, Principal Secretary for National Treasury and Economic Planning James Muhati revealed that the population aged between 15 and 34 years is expected to grow by 35 per cent, hitting the 22.3 million mark in the same period.
The PS lauded the Government for its relentless efforts towards empowering the youth through education, skills development, and the creation of employment opportunities among other viable initiatives.
The high-level event is being attended by various representatives including top policymakers, top academicians, and executives from multilateral organizations, development partners, and renowned researchers.
