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DISSEMINATION OF GIG WORKERS COURSES AND LAUNCH OF MENTORSHIP PROGRAM: Skilling and Supporting Kenya’s Gig Workforce
DISSEMINATION OF GIG WORKERS COURSES AND LAUNCH OF MENTORSHIP PROGRAM: Skilling and Supporting Kenya’s Gig Workforce We are thrilled to announce that Digital Opportunity Trust (DOT) Kenya and the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) that implements the Gig Economy global project under the Digital Transformation Center (DTC) in Kenya are jointly implementing a new […]
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Samuel Ashitiba: Leveraging Mentorship for Success in the Gig Economy
Samuel Ashitiba: Leveraging Mentorship for Success in the Gig Economy Samuel Ashitiba, a business management graduate specialising in entrepreneurship, is a dedicated gig worker based in Nairobi’s Utawala Estates. He works as a short-term research support consultant for various organisations, providing on-site and remote data collection, field team management, and data management services. Alongside this, […]
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Lydia Nyambura: From Lacking Confidence to a Thriving Virtual Assistant
Lydia Nyambura: From Lacking Confidence to a Thriving Virtual Assistant Before joining our mentorship program, Lydia Nyambura, a gig worker based in Nairobi, lacked the confidence and skills to navigate the gig economy. Through the program, Lydia was equipped with knowledge and tools needed to succeed in the digital space and boosted her confidence. In […]
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Levelling Up Kenya’s Gig Workforce Through GIZ’S Gig Economy Initiative: A Success Story
Levelling Up Kenya’s Gig Workforce Through GIZ’S Gig Economy Initiative: A Success Story The gig economy has expanded rapidly, both globally and in Kenya, fueled by technological innovations and changing workforce dynamics. Globally, the gig economy is projected to generate nearly $500 billion by 2024, demonstrating its significant economic impact (33rd Square). In Kenya, the […]
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We Are Hiring: Gender, Inclusion and Safeguarding Officer
Gender, Inclusion and Safeguarding Officer Location: Kenya Status: Full-time, term contract Language requirements: English Who We Are: Founded in 2005, Digital Opportunity Trust Kenya (DOT Kenya) is intentionally committed to mobilising and inspiring all underserved and disadvantaged young people with digital literacy, 21st-century skills, and the self-confidence that will enable them to thrive in […]
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WE ARE HIRING: PROGRAM MANAGER
Location:Kenya Status: Full-time, term contract Language requirements: English Who We Are: Founded in 2005, Digital Opportunity Trust Kenya (DOT Kenya) is intentionally committed to mobilising and inspiring all underserved and disadvantaged young people with digital literacy, 21st-century skills, and the self-confidence that will enable them to thrive in an inclusive digital economy. We support youth […]
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Ganjisha Content Program: Empowering Kenya’s Young Content Creators, Boosting Livelihoods
Ganjisha Content Program: Empowering Kenya’s Young Content Creators, Boosting Livelihoods The Ganjisha Content Program is a collaborative effort between the Africa Digital Media Foundation (ADMF) and Digital Opportunity Trust (DOT) Kenya, supported by Google.org. The program aims to reduce youth unemployment in Kenya, through training in practical content creation skills, leading to increased skills, confidence, […]
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