An International Monetary Fund (IMF) report has revealed that a majority of Kenyans are on the track of losing jobs massively.
According to the report released on Friday, Kenyans, among other African countries like Nigeria, are on course of losing the jobs to a robot driven age.
IMF explained that automation is taking over jobs leaving people jobless because of education in which only those with technological know-how will stay relevant.
“Whether technology becomes a substitute for or a complement to labour is not necessarily a force beyond our control. This puts a high premium on education to empower the youth to succeed in the changing world of work,” stated the report
This expectation is especially driven by the anticipation of Fourth Industrial Revolution in which machines are the top most preferred labour source by companies.
The report further indicated that the robot effect will affect all sectors of the economy with export and import industry suffering the most.
The international fund, however, suggested that in order to tame the looming losses, all classrooms in the education system should adopt technological curriculum.
IMF urged African Government’s to slow concentration on traditional development projects such as roads and infrastructure in an attempt to open up business wise and concentrate on technology as well.
“Experience within the region demonstrates that if there is adequate digital infrastructure and a supportive business environment, new forms of business spring up and increase the efficiency of existing sectors,” IMF asserted.
Kenya’s attempt at boosting technological learning has already skewered with originally intended laptops for primary schools now converted to tablets. Close to 24,000 schools are also yet to receive the tablets more than 5 years after the pledge.
