×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Truth Without Fear
★★★★ - on Play Store
Download Now

Tough job market push graduates to other fields

Vocalize Pre-Player Loader

Audio By Vocalize

Grace Nzula, the founder of Human Resources consultancy firm, Atarah Solutions. [Peter Muiruri, Standard]

When Grace Nzula graduated with a degree in journalism in 2009, her mother was elated. At last, she felt, her daughter was going to become a recognisable figure in the world of showbiz in Kenya and beyond.

But that was not to be. After a long stint of unpaid internship and an unfulfilling stint in a call centre, she made the decision to change her career.

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week.
Fact‑first reporting that puts you at the heart of the newsroom. Subscribe for full access.
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Uninterrupted ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimized reading experience
  • Weekly Newsletters
  • MPesa, Airtel Money and Cards accepted
Already a subscriber? Log in
Sports
Evans will need luck as he seeks to defend Safari Rally title
Sports
Champions show who is the boss, remain in race to shine at regionals
Sports
Thank you and goodbye, coach Firat
By Mike Kihaki 16 hrs ago
Football
Floods sweep away newly commissioned Kinyago Sports Ground in Nairobi