Homa Bay: The youth in Homa Bay County have been encouraged to engage in online jobs as a solution to the prevalent poverty in the region. Arujo location Chief Bob Lango urged young people to utilize their smartphones for securing online employment opportunities rather than engaging in cybercrime activities.
According to Kenya News Agency, Chief Lango highlighted a concerning rise in social media misuse, where some youths are allegedly being recruited by politicians to spread hate speech and insults. The misuse of social media platforms by these individuals has reportedly led to violence during public gatherings in the county.
Lango made these remarks during the inauguration of a new service center by the online company RXM in Homa Bay Town. The company’s Senior Associate, John Owiti, stated that the center aims to guide the youth in registering for online jobs. “We have opened a service center where the youth will get guidelines on how to participate in the online jobs available at RXM. This is the seventh service center in Kenya,” Owiti mentioned. He emphasized that these jobs provide the youth with the opportunity to earn a living using their smartphones, regardless of their location, as long as they have registered.
Chief Lango described this initiative as a potential economic transformation that could significantly reduce unemployment and alleviate poverty in the area. He urged young people to take advantage of the available online jobs to enhance their livelihoods. “Many jobs are nowadays available online. Let young people use their smartphones to join this initiative to improve their livelihoods,” Lango remarked.
Several youths who have already participated in RXM jobs shared their experiences, acknowledging the financial stability these opportunities have provided. Brian Onyango, a student at Tom Mboya University, expressed his gratitude for the independence the RXM jobs have afforded him. “I joined the RXM last year and today, I can pay my bills and part of my school fees with the money I earn. I tell my fellow youth that online jobs are the way to go,” Onyango said.
Similarly, Mildred Atieno, another beneficiary, noted that online jobs have helped address idleness among the youth. “I am one of the youth whose online jobs at RXM have changed their lives. The online jobs also do not bar me from other engagements,” Atieno shared.