US based Kenyan entrepreneur and content creator Arnold Malcom has shared a career path he believes young people can follow to build wealth without necessarily going to university.
Speaking to young Kenyans who have just completed high school, Malcom said he would focus on acquiring a practical skill and mastering it over several years if he were 18 again.
His message read:
“If I was 18, just finished high school in Kenya, didn’t want university, and wanted to be a millionaire by 30, this is one path I would take.”
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‘Jipatie 4 Years Za Kumaster The Automobile Industry’
Malcom’s advice centred on the automobile industry, where he encouraged young people to invest time in learning practical skills such as car mechanics and vehicle diagnostics.
He explained that the goal should not be to learn a skill quickly and immediately expect huge returns, but rather to spend enough time becoming an expert.
“Before ufike 30 utakua umemake mamilioni, jipatie 4 years za kumaster the automobile industry.”
The message suggests that a young person who starts at 18 could spend their early years building expertise, gaining experience and understanding the automobile business before turning that knowledge into a source of income.
From Mechanics To Car Diagnostics
Malcom’s advice comes at a time when practical and technical skills continue to attract young people looking for alternative career paths.
The automobile industry offers several areas of specialization, including mechanics, car diagnostics, auto-electrical work and other vehicle-related services.
For someone willing to dedicate several years to learning, the skills can create opportunities for employment or entrepreneurship.
‘Learn A Skill, It’s Important!’
His message also sparked reactions from social media users, with some agreeing that young people should take practical skills seriously.
One user, iamblue, wrote:
“I repeat, learn a skill; it's important!!”
Another user, kambuac68, listed several areas young people can explore, commenting:
“Mechanic, plumbing, construction, food and beverages… electricity, huezi lala NJAA…”
Rethinking The Traditional Career Path
Malcom’s message has opened up a wider conversation about whether university should always be the first option for every young person.
While university remains an important pathway for many careers, technical training can also equip young people with practical abilities that can eventually be turned into businesses.
For Malcom, the bigger lesson is to start early, choose a valuable skill and dedicate enough time to mastering it.
His advice is clear: “Jipatie 4 years za kumaster” a skill, gain experience and work towards building something that can generate income before reaching 30.
