Trade and Labour: Pathways for Decent Work in Kenya’s Digital Economy

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This paper examines Kenya’s rapidly growing digital economy and how trade, labor policy, and skills systems must evolve to ensure secure, fair, and inclusive jobs. It highlights opportunities in e-commerce, platform work, fintech, and digital services, while noting risks related to informality, wage volatility, and weak protections. Recommendations include updated labor frameworks, better social protections, digital-skills investment, strengthened cross-border trade rules, and employer-government collaboration.

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