Kenya and Ethiopia have begun sharing lessons on green skills training as both countries look for ways to reduce youth unemployment, the-star.co.ke reports. The exchange, reported on Friday, September 18, 2026, focuses on how training programmes can prepare young people for work in the green economy.
According to the-star.co.ke, the two governments are comparing their experiences in equipping young people with skills tied to environmentally sustainable industries. The report frames the collaboration as a response to the joblessness that affects young people in both countries.
The details of the programmes discussed, the venues, and the officials involved were not included in the reporting available. What is clear from the-star.co.ke's account is that the focus is on learning from each other rather than on a single new initiative.
Both Kenya and Ethiopia have large young populations, and youth unemployment has remained a persistent policy concern in the region. Green skills training is one area where governments have looked for opportunities, as demand grows for workers who can support environmentally sustainable industries. The exchange suggests both countries see value in aligning their approaches rather than working in isolation, according to the-star.co.ke.
The report did not specify whether the discussions would lead to a formal agreement or a joint programme.
Watch for follow-up reporting on whether the two countries announce concrete training partnerships or targets as a result of these discussions.