Kenya calls for removal of barriers hindering youth entrepreneurship in Africa

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Kenya calls for removal of barriers hindering youth entrepreneurship in Africa

STORY: Kenya calls for removal of barriers hindering youth entrepreneurship in Africa SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 9, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 10, 2023 LENGTH: 00:04:41 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of banners at the conference 2. various of Kenyan president attending the exhibitions 4. SOUNDBITE (English): WILLIAM RUTO, Kenyan President 5. various of youth and the president dancing STORYLINE: Kenyan President William Ruto on Saturday called for elimination of bottlenecks that were slowing down growth of youth-led enterprises in Africa. Speaking at the official opening ceremony for Youthconnekt Africa in Nairobi, the Kenyan capital, Ruto stressed that abolishing obsolete policies and regulations, hastening integration will be key to spur growth of start-ups owned by the youth. SOUNDBITE (English): WILLIAM RUTO, Kenyan President "Entrepreneurship is the biggest creator of value and opportunities in the world. With their increasing levels of education and skills, African youth can drive e

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