Earning a PhD in Kenya –– a Liability

Earning a PhD in Kenya –– a Liability

Michael Frederiksen Michael Frederiksen

Michael Frederiksen

President Emeritus at Community Education Services (CES) Canada

发布日期: 2021年10月29日
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University World News - Africa Edition 28Oct2021

Graduates in Kenya who spend significant time pursuing their degrees are finding employment opportunities to be non-existent. They are forced to do odd jobs to earn a living. Now, with the COVID-19 pandemic that has crippled the world, having a PhD also does not seem to carry a lot of value.

CES Kenya grads are experiencing the same as they too seek to begin their careers after university and college studies. The following article shares the reality that young people have to hide their titles for fear of being deemed "overqualified."

https://www.universityworldnews.com/post.php?story=20211022150753637

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