More Kenyans turn to side hustles as economy bites

Second-hand clothes traders at Gikomba Market on June 13, 2021.

Photo credit: DENNIS ONSONGO | NMG

One in every four employed Kenyans is running a side hustle in an effort to meet growing household demands as salary increments lag the rise in cost of living, according to a new survey by Old Mutual Holdings.

The survey shows more Kenyans are turning to side hustles to improve their financial wellness, with the number of those moonlighting growing to 26 percent from 20 percent a year earlier.

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Note: The results are not exact but very close to the actual.