Fresh from college and burning with a desire to pursue a career in information technology (IT), Alexander Odhiambo got a job at a tech company that depended on donor funding. But since funding was running low, Mr Odhiambo found himself working for six months without pay.
From his IT and web development side hustle, he raised about Sh100,000 as capital and partnered with a friend who was a chef to start a fast food restaurant in Nairobi, a decision he describes as a terrible mistake that he regrets.
