Access Online Jobs

Every year 800,000 young Kenyans enter the job market and struggle to find decent jobs. Kenya is not unique in this regard; it is a challenge as labor markets turn increasingly digital, especially in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, the demand for computer and web-based services is high. Employers across the globe are in need of individuals able to provide digital services related to, for instance, data entry, writing or transcription. However, youth struggle to access these jobs because they either lack the required skill set or the required market linkage. As a result, vulnerable youth, who may be able to benefit the most from the demand for online jobs, are locked out of the market.