President Uhuru Kenyatta has told graduates to boldly face life after completing school, arguing that nothing comes easy after all.
The president's speech comes amid concerns about the country's economy, with Treasury CS Ukur Yatani admitting that the government is struggling to raise money.
Several companies have folded up despite the fact that President Uhuru Kenyatta's government promised to create over 500,000 jobs annually.
Speaking at Kibabii University on Friday, the head of state admitted that challenges facing the youth are many, adding that sometimes graduates need courage and confidence to make it in life.
"I want you to go out from today, join the world and face the harsh challenges out there. When you're in school, you mostly do theory and you may think it's easy. It's now your time. We want to see," he said.
Uhuru added: "But we shall do everything we can to make you succeed. Never fear to challenge. If you fear, you'll never be anything in this world. Challenge people so that they can see potential in you."
Accompanying the president were CSs George Magoha of Education, Eugene Wamalwa of Devolution, Speaker Kenneth Lusaka and Senator Moses Wetangula.
Uhuru also lauded the significant progress by his administration to support education in the country, adding that the government will expand higher learning institutions to absorb more people.
In recent weeks, Uhuru has been facing criticism from a section of Kenyans on social media, who accuse him of having a preference on old people while dishing jobs.