Enhance labour rights for gig workers

Invited guests and participants during the #WhatsNext? Future of Work and Business, The Next Frontier conversation at Metta Nairobii in Riverside on October 21, 2021.

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The rise of the global gig economy where more people are working as freelancers and side-jobs, fuelled by increased access to smartphones and internet connectivity, has transformed Kenya's employment landscape. This has ushered a new era of flexibility, autonomy, and remote working.

Platforms like Uber, Bolt, Jumia, and Glovo have empowered Kenyans to engage in freelance and short-term work, significantly contributing to this economic shift.

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