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Caleb Korir
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Freelancer and Journalism Student, Freelance
Nairobi
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Biography
I am a passionate journalist with an eye for high impact stories. I have worked for several newspapers as a news and features reporter as well as contributor for three years. My skill includes excellent editorial judgement on quality and the impact a story can have on the readers. Some of the beats that I have honed includes education, health, technology and business.
Content
By Caleb Korir| jedcamedia.com@ As recruitment for Kenyans seeking Qatar jobs continues, many young people are highlighting the strict requirements needed to qualify. However, experts suggest that a significant factor is the lack of essential skills among graduates that would enable them to work abroad. During last week’s Africa Employability Summit (AES), academia and industry leaders pointed out that many graduates lack skills such as communication, problem-solving, design thinking, and, crucially, practical abilities.
By Caleb Korir| Daily Nation Verified Shifting from the 8-4-4 to Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) education system is not without serious challenges. Digital literacy is at the core of CBC but a lot of discrepancies are threatening its good intentions. Kenya has fashioned itself as a tech-hub in Africa but is yet to live up to its expectations, even though not badly off. The reliance on small and often few tech hubs doting the country is no panacea for digital illiteracy.
By Kevin Yego, Phidel Kizito, Caleb Korir| jedcamedia.com@ Mental health has become a major concern when health issues are tabled today. According to Kenyan commission of human rights, 25% and 40% of outpatients and inpatients suffer from mental health conditions. Bearing this, many organizations have been in the forefront spreading mental health awareness. Supreme Council of Kenya Muslims (SUPKEM) have not been left out in the fight against mental health. Their most recent partner being Identity254, an organization that advocates for women empowerment.
Company Info
Freelance
Freelancer.com is the largest freelancing and crowdsourcing marketplace in the world, connecting over 81 million employers and freelancers across more than 247 countries. Founded in 2009 and based in Sydney, Australia, the platform allows employers to post jobs while freelancers can bid on these projects. It is publicly traded on the Australian Securities Exchange under the ticker ASX:FLN. The platform supports a variety of work categories, including software development, writing, design, and marketing. Freelancer.com also offers contests for creative work, where employers can award prize money to winning entries. Users can choose from different membership plans, including free and paid subscriptions, which provide various benefits. The mobile app enhances project management and communication for users on the go. With a diverse customer base that includes individuals, small businesses, and large enterprises, Freelancer.com plays a significant role in the global online economy.
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