Listen The virtual workplace is opening up creating a new landscape for workers and would-be jobseekers. It is no longer necessary to live near or close to your employers, as you can work from anywhere thanks to the robust ICT infrastructure that has enhanced connectivity, driving the country towards a vibrant digital economy as explored […]
Listen The government’s development agenda for the next three years is built on the four pillars of Food Security, Manufacturing, Affordable Housing, and Universal Health Coverage. Together, these make up the Big 4 Agenda of the Kenya Vision 2030. The Kenya Yearbook Editorial Board (KYEB) has aligned its publications with the Big 4 Agenda through […]
Listen Two examples demonstrate the manner in which Kenya can unlock the potential of the transformative nature of digital technologies The first is Twiga Foods. Working with the Kenyan fast-moving consumer goods start-up, IBM managed to fuse Blockchain, AI, and big data, to develop credit profiles to access non-collateralised loans to hundreds of small-to-medium businesses, […]
Listen Business Process Outsourcing, also known as Information Technology Enabled Services (BPO/ITES) involves the transfer of value contributing activities and processes to another firm to reduce the operating costs, for better quality and the ability to focus on core competence. It is simply the movement of business processes from […]
Listen Maureen is an ECDE teacher by training but currently working as a secretary to the office of Likoni Constituency MP. She got to know Ajira from the Likoni AYEC and was trained and mentored on virtual assistance by Janet Muchoge the Likoni AYEC Centre Manger. Some of her achievements include: A monthly average income […]
Listen She’s a student at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology pursuing a BSc. Degree in Strategic Management. She has trained in Digital Marketing and Virtual Assistance under the Ajira Digital Curriculum in 2020. Currently, Crystal is a proficient online freelancer with multiple online tasks including long and short term projects. On average, Crystal […]
Listen Obstacles are put in your life to test if what you want is worth fighting for because success is preceded by diligence and persistence. I am Boniface Nyaigero Mogambi from Nyakeore, a small village in Nyamira County. Having been raised in a humble background where parents struggled to put food on the table, leave […]
Listen “Being a penniless single mother can be a double tragedy in a capitalist country like Kenya. My name is Mercyline Owino a mother of three boys from Ndhiwa constituency. Growing up, just like any other “normal” girl, I had big dreams. To study hard and excel in my studies, secure a good job and […]
Listen Born and bred in Webuye town, in Bungoma County, Clifford Okoth’s story is one of triumph against all odds. The 29-year-old former student of Kenyatta University has turned the tables from being a jobless young graduate to a successful entrepreneur and a community youth influencer. The co-founder of the Lighthouse NARIGP Poultry Youth CIG […]
Listen What is Ajira digital programme? It is a government initiative driven by the Ministry of ICT, Innovation and Youth Affairs to empower young Kenyans to access digital and digitally-enabled job opportunities. And what are the activities of Ajira? Ajira conducts awareness about digital work through free trainings, mentorship, and providing access to infrastructure such […]