Why domestic tourism is a big deal for Kenya
Monday December 21 2020
Passengers disembark from Jambojet at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport after Kenya Airways launched it s flight to Mombasa, Kisumu and Eldoret at a cost of Ksh 2, 850 on April 1, 2014. PHOTO | PHOEBE OKALL | NMG
By KARANJA NDEGWA
Summary
The tourism sector is one of the key economic drivers in Kenya, generating 8.8 percent of the country’s GDP, worth $7.9 billion in 2018.
While travel restrictions continue to threaten the international travel sector during the festive period, there is an opportunity for Kenyans to embrace the new normal and explore what the country has to offer by supporting local leisure tourism.
Why agriculture SMEs give hope for economic recovery
Monday December 21 2020
Summary
The government should put agriculture at the centre of economic revival plans because of its importance to not only food security but also as a base for industrial development.
Covid-19 has harmed all businesses and sectors in the economy.
However, with the easing of restrictions and development of vaccines, the agricultural sector is set for a rebound in 2021/22.
Within the agricultural sector, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) will play a key role in economic recovery.
The Covid-19 pandemic has caused a significant adverse impact on the global economy, Kenya included. Governments around the world implementing various measures to mitigate its effects and provide relief for both businesses and households.
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The bid for harmless mosquitoes
Health & Science - By
Killiad Sinide | December 21st 2020 at 03:31:47 GMT +0300
Malaria is caused by plasmodium parasites which are spread through bites from infected female Anopheles mosquitoes.
Mosquitoes. The pesky creatures that transform nightfall into a nightmare. Worse than the buzzing sound that grates on one’s nerves, they transmit malaria, which according to the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics, is the second biggest cause of reported deaths after respiratory infections.
Data from the 2015 Kenya Malaria Indicator Survey also showed that 27 per cent of children younger than 15 years were found to be positive for malaria in the lake region of Kenya. In 2016, malaria caused an estimated 3.5 million infections and just over 10,000 deaths in the region.
The sectors that are still hiring in coronavirus crisis
Thursday December 17 2020
By JOHN MUTUA
Summary
Coronavirus has altered the jobs market by not only reducing vacancies, but it is also changing the nature of opportunities available.
Tech firms advertised 14.1 per cent of the jobs while NGOs and warehousing firms took 10.9 per cent and seven per cent of the listings.
The share of new job adverts by firms in the education sector, banking and health care dipped in the first eight months compared to last year.
Public service, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and firms in the information technology sector accounted for the largest share of new job opportunities during the Covid-19 era, says a new report.
THE STANDARD By
Awal Mohammed |
December 17th 2020 at 00:00:00 GMT +0300
KNBS Director-General Zachary Mwangi. [Standard]
As the world shakes off the last vestiges of the Pandemic, you will need to relook into your skill tool if at all you want to remain relevant post the pandemic.
This is according to a job sector study conducted by a recruitment agency in the country that was released yesterday.
The study identified a select set of skills that employers would be looking for post covid as companies seek to maximize employee output while minimising their overhead bills. Soft skills like adaptability and agility, emotional intelligence, growth mindset and creativity is what employers will be looking for. On the other hand, hard skills like digital and coding skills, data analytics and literacy, technology skills, and security will be the most sought-after skills that you need to possess if at all you want to remain relevant in the job market “said brighter Monday chief