However, key international events such as the Word Population Day marked Saturday are a good reminder of the need to tackle socio-economic challenges and improve the people's well-being. This day is meant to raise awareness about the threat posed by the rapidly growing population, which threatens to outstrip available resources. The rapid population growth has had an adverse impact on economic development. The situation is bound to get worse as the population growth intensifies, with a high dependency ratio, overcrowding and inadequate health systems. A rapidly growing population poses challenges with regard to housing and rising unemployment that could lead to social unrest.

Source: Daily Nation July 11, 2020 23:02 UTC