Role Of Employment Policy In Digital Economy And Talent Development In Kenya

The digital economy employs 11% of workers in Kenya a majority being workers between the ages of 18 to 35. The increasing usage of automation and artificial intelligence (AI) is causing substantial changes in the future of work. Platform work attracts workers along with remote work. The government has put in place policies and legislations for labour protection including Employment Policy and Strategy For Kenya 2013. Despite the existence of the policy, there is no talent development or decent working conditions in the digital economy.  Against this background, this article examines on the interventions to promote talent development. Desk research and semi-structured interviews were used for data collection. The results show that traditional forms of work are still relevant conversely, the gig economy has transformed work and generated competitive workers. However, talent development is not efficient. The study recommends capacity building and digital equipment to enhance talent development. 

Key Words: Future of Work, Digital Economy, Talent Development, Employment Policies, Decent work