The Kenyan government is set to overhaul its public sector by linking civil servants' pay and promotions directly to their performance and productivity.

• Productivity indicators will see their weighting increased from 3% to at least 50% by June 2028.
• The reforms are being spearheaded by the Office of the Head of Public Service and Human Capital Development (HOPS).
• Key resolutions were adopted at the first National Productivity and Performance Conference held between June 17 and 19 in Nairobi.

Young Kenyans are increasingly piecing together multiple income streams to survive, as a single stable job is no longer sufficient in the country's evolving labor market.

• The informal sector accounts for over four-fifths of total jobs in Kenya.
• Young people face a persistent employment challenge, with limited absorption into formal work.
• This trend has created a "survival economy" where individuals rely on fragmented opportunities like micro-trading, gig work, informal services, and digital labor.

Online cab drivers in Kenya are increasingly finding it difficult to earn a sustainable income, feeling squeezed by low fares, rising costs, and intense competition.

• Drivers report significant increases in fuel costs, with one mentioning a Sh1,000 jump in daily fueling expenses.
• Key players include ride-hailing platforms such as Uber and Bolt, and drivers like Jonas Barasa and David Murithi.
• Factors contributing to the situation include volatile fuel prices due to geopolitical tensions and competition from cheaper transport options like motorcycle taxis (boda bodas).