June 11, 2025

By Ramadhan Mohamed and Valerie Atieno Introduction  Digital start-ups are new businesses established using technology as a tool for creating solutions to solve emerging problems in society and in business ventures. They create new ecosystems and market dynamics that lead to growth variations in the field of work.   The Bottom-up Economic Transformation Agenda through the […]

By Evans Ngenoh  Introduction  Kenya has one of the youngest populations globally, with over 75 per cent of its citizens under the age of 35. This youthful demographic presents a significant opportunity to leverage their potential, especially in the agrifood sector—a key driver of economic growth and a means to address social challenges. The agricultural

By Maryrose Peter and Franklin Abuga Introduction Maize, which is Kenya’s staple food crop, plays a key role in rural livelihood and food security. It accounts for approximately 65 per cent of the stable calorie intake, and it is cultivated by over 4.5 million smallholder farmers. Besides its importance as a food crop, maize has

By Esther Mundia and Hussein Kadiro Introduction Child labour refers to work that is mentally, physically, socially, or morally dangerous and harmful to children, and interferes with their schooling by depriving them of the opportunity to attend school, obliging them to leave school prematurely, or requiring them to combine school attendance with excessively long and

By Elizabeth Emongor  Fintech, which is the application of advanced digital technologies in the provision of financial services, encompasses diverse operations, including mobile banking, peer-topeer lending, and digital wallets. In Kenya, fintech has been instrumental in promoting access to a variety of financial services. The FinAccess Household Survey (2021) opines that access to formal financial

By Jimson Mwikamba and Ian Kiprop, Young Professionals 2024/25 Introduction Beef production contributes an average of 65 per cent of the total earnings from livestock and livestock products. The main beef production systems in Kenya are pastoralism, ranching, agro-pastoralism and feedlots, with an estimated 14 million beef cattle, which supports 10 million livelihoods directly. The

By Jimson Mwikamba and Virginia Ngei  Introduction  The gig economy, characterized by flexible, short-term tasks facilitated through digital platforms, is a major source of employment in the global labour market. The economy is valued at approximately US$ 455 billion globally, accounting for around 1.25 billion workers, or 15-20 per cent of the global workforce. This

By Esther Omosa and Fredwilly Nderitu Introduction The cotton industry is a key driver of job creation in Kenya, directly employing 21,000 people in the formal sector and over 30,000 in the informal sector (Ministry of Agriculture 2024). As the foundation of the textile and apparel industries, the cotton value chain consists of interconnected stages.

By Sharon Korir and Damaris Musembi  Introduction  Biogas, a renewable energy source, plays a significant role in addressing energy needs, mitigating environmental impacts, and managing waste. Produced through the anaerobic digestion of organic matter such as animal manure, crop waste, and household refuse, biogas offers versatile applications including cooking, heating, and lighting. Importantly, strengthening the

By Maryrose Peter and Benazir Kemunto Introduction  Beadwork involves a variety of techniques, including sewing, stringing, and weaving to create intricate patterns and designs. It is the art of creating decorative items such as jewellery, ornaments and cloth embellishments using beads. The nature of beadwork is highly segregated, encouraging job creation in diverse trades. Several communities