A graduate sits beside a pavement with academic documents scattered around him in a circulating video.
A video of a frustrated graduate has sparked sympathy and advice from Kenyans discussing the difficulties of finding work.
A Kisii graduate has drawn attention online after a video showed him scattering academic documents on the ground. Accounts accompanying the footage linked his frustration to unsuccessful attempts to find employment.
The incident reportedly took place in Kisii Town, where the man sat beside a pavement. Around him lay papers that appeared to include a KCSE certificate and university degree documents.
Result slips, job application letters and a red folder also lay on the ground. Meanwhile, curious passers-by gathered around the visibly frustrated man.
Accounts accompanying the circulating video said he had attended several job interviews without securing an offer. The footage subsequently prompted Kenyans to discuss the difficulties graduates face when looking for work.
Kisii graduate video draws sympathy and advice
Social media reactions ranged from sympathy for the man to encouragement to keep pursuing his ambitions. Some users also shared advice about managing expectations after graduation and considering different kinds of work.
One user, identified as @julia, urged graduates to remain open to opportunities outside their preferred careers. The user advised them to take any decent job while continuing to apply for roles matching their studies.
Others, however, focused on hope rather than practical job-search advice. A user identified as @Canadian offered faith-based encouragement, urging the graduate to believe that his opportunity would come.
The reactions reflect a broader conversation about expectations surrounding higher education and the transition into employment. For graduates seeking work, repeated applications and interviews can bring disappointment rather than the formal employment they hoped to secure.
