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Is the Jua Kali sector a potential haven for graduates?

Kenya's economy is currently performing poorly when it comes to job creation. According to FiFi Finance, a global finance portal, the informal jua kali sector has plenty to offer in Kenya. 

"Jua kali" is a Swahili word meaning "hot sun" because the artisans mostly work under the scorching sun. It is a haven for artisan jobs in Kenya and an excellent way to promote self-employment. The 2019 Economic Survey showed that Jua Kali sector created 762.1 thousand new jobs in 2018. This constituted 83.6 percent of total employment.

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