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The Economy of Kenya is growing fast, and analysts say that this is only the beginning for developing economies. In Kenya, recent research from Mercy Corps shows that this growth is fueled in part by mobile, internet and smartphone penetration. The strong growth of Kenya’s mobile market (51 million subscriptions) and internet access (16.6% penetration, representing roughly 8.3 million users) has catalyzed the emergence of online platforms. So too has the proliferation of mobile money in Kenya. Mobile money platforms have become the second most-used payment channel in Kenya after cash, with over 784 million mobile money transactions amounting to over US $20 billion as of 2019. The gig economy’s growth is also being driven by a burgeoning youth population looking for work. Kenya is experiencing a “youth bulge,” with approximately 20.1% of its population between the ages of 15 and 24. This ratio of youth is above the world’s average of ...

  climate   photo from istockphoto.com                                  All living organisms have to adapt to their environment to survive and make a living. The weather is one of these forces that affects our lives, and it’s also affected by many other factors apart from us. In this article, we look at some important aspects of climate change that need attention. It’s also important to note what causes global warming. This includes everything from the greenhouse gases released into the atmosphere, to the effects they have on earth’s climate. There are various things in this article like the impacts of carbon dioxide, as well as how human activities are contributing to climate change. Our Environment and Our Health Scientists often use two terms to describe climate change: climate variability and climate crisis. While both terms have different meanings and implications for nature. Let’s ta...

The Port of Mombasa is the main gateway to the Eastern African region, serving a wide and rapidly growing hinterland consisting of Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, South Sudan, Northern Tanzania, Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, Ethiopia and  Somalia. The Port provides services to a region that is home to nearly 250 million people. It is essential for import and export transportation since it has direct connections to more than 80 seaports across the world and 33 shipping lines that make port calls. The effectiveness of the Port has a significant impact on the economies of the nations it serves, and if operated well and developed in line with rising trade demands, it may unleash the region's growth potential. Here are some of the economical impacts of the port to its residence: Employment There has been an upsurge in job prospects for coastal residents, ranging from truck drivers to casual laborers. Both skilled and unskilled labor is affected. Employees who are educated a...

Toxic Relationships Among Campus Students According to research, we are not really in a toxic dating relationship with our university students. It’s true, however, that we are involved in toxic relationships. But we have no idea how toxic they are. We should be aware of how toxic these are and how they can affect us. Here are some ways you can become more aware of this type of relationship and how it can impact your life and possibly affect others’ lives as well. A toxic relationship is when something or someone brings you down. This includes anything from bullying to cheating on someone else. In many cases of school students being engaged in this sort of relationship, it comes with the following symptoms. Being ignored, being put down or seen less than you as well as feeling like you are underpaid or overworked by their significant other. Other problems in toxic relationships include making mistakes, being depressed or even suicidal just because of your partner’s actions. For exam...

With the present spike in unemployment rates, Youngsters are challenging conventional employment strategies with new and inventive income-generating ideas in a bid to take charge of their fate in business, content creation, technology, influence and entrepreneurship. This ideas have gained them popularity as they generate millions of dollars from various ventures. Here are some Kenyan millionaires under 30 years old: Sammyboy Kenya Sammyboy Kenya, also known as Samuel Ondieki, is a software developer and forex trader. According to reports, he was the first Kenyan binary trader to create a bot that is 98% efficient. The 26-year-old became well-known thanks to Instagram, where he coaches and teaches others about forex during live trading sessions. With over 700,000 Instagram followers and over 23,000 YouTube subscribers, he has subsequently built a name for himself. He recently opened 'Coolkids Connect,' a gaming store located in Safari Business Arcade on USIU Road. S...