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This document, which contains the discussion papers and the conclusions of The Kericho Conference held in September, 1966, focuses on rural problems in Kenya, including the related issues of education and employment. Papers dealing with general issues are: "Education, Employment, and Rural Development: The Problem in East Africa"; "Projected Changes in Urban and Rural Population in Kenya and the Implications for Development Policy"; and Demographic Trends and Educational Needs". Covered also are topics under the following general areas: Rural Development, Employment, Education, and Financing Development. Among the subjects under the above are: "The strategy of Kenya's Development 1966-1970,""The Role of Agriculture in the Strategy of the Plan,""The Generation of Employment in Newly Developing Countries,""Long"Term Employment Prospects and the Need for Large Scale Rural Works Programmes,""Education and Employment: Perspectives of Kenya's Primary Pupils,""Continuing Education for Youth and Adults,""The Adolescent in the Rural Community," and "The Budgetary Constraint in Kenya." (nl)