Masters graduate selling flowers elicit reactions

Masters degree graduate selling flowers elicit reactions from Kenyans on the state of unemployment in the country.

Former Kiambu governor William Kabogo’s post about a Masters degree graduate selling flowers sparked a social media debate.

In a post on Tuesday, December 13, Kabogo asked Kenyans to assist him in finding formal employment for the graduate, only known as Michael.

Michael, who had graduated as a Human Resource (HR) practitioner, needed to practice his academic skills, according to the former county boss.

“This young hustler Michael is an HR degree holder and also has a Masters degree in HR. He is now selling flowers as a job. Let us try to get him a place to utilize his studies,” he stated.

As a result, Kenyans took to social media to express their opinions on Kabogo’s request, with many noting that Michael’s story reflected the country’s current state of unemployment.

Others urged the governor to share the academic papers so that they could help the HR graduate find employment.

However, some online users urged Kenyans to reconsider their attitudes toward blue-collar jobs.

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In particular, a number of people noted that one could earn a decent living and even make millions if one worked in the informal sector.

“He’s in the right place. Let him use his training to scale up the business. Get him capital if you can,” Victor Otieno commented on the post.

The country’s education system also took centre stage as others called on the government and universities to train students for self-employment.

“Such a young man needs empowerment. With his education, he can do online jobs so long as you empower him with a laptop with free internet,”

“Currently, jobs are scarce due to population,” Waweru Jayson echoed.

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