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Ajira Beneficiary: From Hustle to Online Income

A young Ajira beneficiary shares how digital skills training transformed unstable hustles into reliable online income.

Ajira Beneficiary: From Hustle to Online Income
Kamukunji's Ajira Digital Hub
For many young people in Kamukunji, informal hustles once offered limited and unstable income.For Kevin*, a 24-year-old resident, daily work meant uncertainty — long hours with little to show at the end of the week.

Life Before Digital Skills

“I used to do casual jobs,” Kevin says. “Some days I earned something, other days nothing.”Without formal training or capital, progress felt out of reach.

Discovering Ajira

Everything changed when Kevin enrolled at an Ajira Digital Centre.
  • Training in online freelancing and digital tasks
  • Mentorship on client management and consistency
  • Exposure to global online work platforms
“At first I didn’t believe online work was real,” he admits. “But I decided to try.”

From Hustle to Income

Within months, Kevin secured his first online contract.
  • Steady monthly income from digital tasks
  • Ability to support family expenses
  • Improved confidence and independence
“Now I work from home,” he says. “I plan my days and my income.”

Changing Perceptions

Kevin’s story reflects a broader shift among youth.Digital skills have shown that opportunity is not limited by geography — only by access and training.*Name changed to protect privacy.