Stop online thieves, now!

Cyber criminals are the ruin of Kenyan IT brains and the entire landscape of this profession. file photo | nmg 

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Online fraud is increasingly becoming the ruin of Kenyan IT brains and the entire landscape of this profession.

While top IT creators have given Kenya fame and gain, it appears some geeks are using their talent to

Workers should know their rights to avoid exploitation

Workers display their skills during the Labour Day Celebrations at Uhuru Park in Nairobi. PHOTO | SALATON NJAU 

By CATHY MPUTHIA

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Summary

• The Constitution contains further provisions on employee rights such as Article 74 which protects all persons from inhuman treatment, including forced labour and discrimination.
• The Employment Act further outlines workers’ rights such as minimum working conditions, sets out the hours of work and other entitlements such as leave.

Digital advertising growth depends on increase of experts

Technology advancement is like a tsunami; once it begins there is nothing that you can do to stop it. file photo | nmg 

By JOE OTIN

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• Media freedom is growing in Africa, leading to the birth of privately owned media, and resulting in double digit advertising spends growth.
• However, the industry is yet to adopt operational and sales efficiencies such as the introduction of sales houses and the increased use of advertising agencies.
• There are no sales houses in Africa that I know of, and in Kenya for example, only 50 per cent of advertising spend is booked through agencies.

Believe in self, unlock your imagination to walk path of success

Your legs cannot take you where your mind has never been. file photo | nmg 

By SERAPHINE RULIGIRWA-KAMARA

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Summary

• People give achievement and leadership positions the importance and prestige, not the other way round.

PATA HABARI TOKA MAGAZETI YA LEO TZ NA NJE MAY MOSI, 2017