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Role of University Curricula in Promoting Entrepreneurship in Kenya

Currently, there’s an upsurge in the number of universities in Kenya which is an indication of the increasing demand for higher studies among the population. However, as more and more people access university education, the labour market is experiencing saturation impacts as evidenced by the increasing number of educated unemployed. This scenario justifies a review of literature on empirical studies in order to provide answers to three pertinent questions: What is the role of universities in curriculum innovation? To what extent is university curricula focused on promoting entrepreneurial culture in Kenya? What is the position of Kenyan universities in promoting entrepreneurship in the 21st century and beyond? This paper provided insights on the role of university curricula in promoting entrepreneurship in Kenya. The paper found out that university curriculum has a role to play in promoting entrepreneurship in Kenya