Future jobs in Kenya are heading gig economy way

While the Covid-19 outbreak has brought about disruption on several fronts, it can also be a catalyst for rapid digital transformation in various industries. This requires actively challenging the norm and forging a new way forward, and quite quickly at that. The gig economy is built around this exact principle, namely, viability in adaptability. It is the future of work that cannot be avoided and Kenya proves pivotal in understanding the importance of adopting a culture that promotes earnings without conventional employment.

According to Mercy Corps’ report: ‘‘Towards a Digital Workforce (2019)’’, the overall unemployment rate in Kenya stands at 26.4 percent. The gig economy provides a unique opportunity for this group to actively earn with currently owned, inexpensive assets.