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Originally published by Capital Newstop
April 3, 2026
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Digital Labour, Global Inequality: Inside the Pay Gap Facing Africa’s Online Workers
Across Africa, a new class of workers is emerging, drivers, delivery riders, freelancers and remote service providers, who are integrated into global labour systems but remain on the margins of global pay structures. They are visible in numbers, but invisible in value. - Kenya br..
✨ Key Highlights
African digital workers are powering global platforms but face a significant pay gap compared to their counterparts in wealthier economies, despite doing the same work.
- The digital labour sector in Kenya is valued at over $1.02 billion, with approximately 1.5 million workers participating.
- Workers like Susan Cherono earn substantially less (KES 45,000/month) than their U.S. counterparts who are paid hourly rates of up to $39.
- Ride-hailing drivers, such as John Nyongesa, experience reduced net income due to high operating costs and platform commissions (e.g., 18% by Bolt), with a new 16% VAT on commissions further impacting earnings.
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