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Information Technology ( IT) is arguably one of the most popular careers to pursue today. As much as being an IT student can be challenging, time-consuming and expensive, it is equally rewarding. There are a number of ways an IT student can make some extra money while studying. We have compiled for you some of the ways you can make money without compromising your performance as an IT student.  Coding:   Coding is one of the most valuable and in-demand skills in the  IT industry today . If you have a good command of one or more  programming languages , you can use your coding skills to create websites, apps, games, or software for yourself or others. Designing:   Designing is another skill that can help you earn extra cash as an IT student in Kenya. If you have a flair for creativity and an eye for aesthetics, you can use your design skills to create logos, graphics, animations, or UI/UX for yourself or others. Tutoring:   Tutoring is a great...

  The world is shifting towards the digital era where information technology (IT) and coding skills are traditionally been highly sought after. However, not everyone is passionate about IT, coding, or programming. The good thing is that the IT industry offers many rewarding career opportunities that don’t demand expertise in coding. In case you have an interest in a tech career which you are already pursuing, or are in the process of starting to pursue, we have compiled for you 10 well-paying IT jobs that you can consider and earn extra money ; 1. IT Project Manager IT Project Managers are crucial in overseeing technology projects from conception to completion. They are responsible for planning, organizing resources, and ensuring that projects are delivered on time and within budget. Strong organizational and communication skills and a good understanding of technology are essential for this role. 2. Systems Analyst Systems Analysts bridge the gap between business nee...

With the current digital transformation that Kenya and the globe are experiencing – together with the monetization of various social media platforms, more people are today earning from various online work. A 2021 National Study on Digital and Digitally Enabled Work in Kenya released by the Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) revealed that at least 1.2 million Kenyans are working online, earning an average of Ksh20,773 per month. The study further revealed that 63 per cent of adult Kenyans were aware of the online hustles, commonly referred to as the ‘gig economy’ – a figure that is definitely high today. Online workers, digital marketers and websites, as well as academic writers, had the highest number of Kenyans in the gig economy. The globe was already pushing digital changes in various sectors and the COVID-19 pandemic hastened the evolution of the work landscape towards digital and remote options. We take you through some of the 15 online opportunities that you can be a...

 Leadership Skills 101: Exceptional leadership creates an exceptional business and motivates a team to move in a focused and coordinated way to reach a common goal. Doing this effectively, however requires decisiveness, purpose and foresight.  It's a true challenge to lead in a way that promotes admiration and respect. Below is a handful of dynamics that might be getting in your way. #1. Lack of Support and accountability Perhaps the most common issue leaders face is lack of support system. The competition is cutthroat. The pressure to increase revenue as well as efficiency of operations is expected from the CEO's first day. Lack of support, accountability, or an advisor can lead to poor decisions. When there is no one to teach a CEO the ropes, it can be difficult to organize thoughts and make clear, concise decisions. #2. Inspiration deficit A leader is responsible for keeping a team motivated, but helping people stay upbeat and enthusiastic in pursuit of a goal can be diffi...

 How to Know if your ID Number has Been Illegally Used in Sim Registration. Kenya is one of the most technologically advanced nations in Africa. Kenya has been christened the Silicon Savannah, with an impressive mobile penetration of 119.9% as of 2020. The increased mobile phone connectivity , despite it's upsides, has also left millions of users vulnerable to data breaches and privacy issues. Criminal cases in which sim cards have been taken over by criminals, bank accounts cleaned and people impersonated are commonplace.  To protect you from the vulnerability of your identification details being used to commit crime, mobile service providers including Safaricom and Airtel have provided a solution for you to confirm phone numbers registered using your ID.  You can access it through *106#. This USSD menu allows you to: Check your numbers alongside the credentials used to register it. Report unknown numbers associated with your ID. Cancel any reported numbers. Does your bu...

 Becoming an Investor at FnFcom . An investment is a plan to take you from point A(your current financial position) to point B(your future financial position). It's not a product or a procedure. Neither, is it a service. We therefore invite you to invest in our beginner investment plan which is designed to help you learn how to become an online investor as a beginner. How to Start investing with us. To start investing on FnFcom, open your browser and search www.fnfcom.com/investor. Or simply click here   Once there click on Log in if you have ever been our member. If not create an account with us. Once you click on create an account you will be prompted to give your details. Ensure you provide the correct information since the information you provide is what we will be using to pay you later in the once your investment matures. We use the largest telecommunication provider in the country to make payments. We advice you to use a Safaricom line to register with us. Steps on Ho...

 Get Inspired as A Startup Founder: Success is often built on strong personal branding-because it immediately tells us who a person is and where their expertise lies. Personal branding isn't limited to those in the public sphere. Regardless of who you are, you can showcase your talents. Below is a list of the things that a personal brand gives you a startup founder:- #1. Portability Your brand gives you equity. Your brand builds personal brand equity over time and that equity gives you portability. Whether we are employed by an organization or self-employed, our paths are not linear. Life throws us curveballs and we pivot more than we could expect. A personal brand gives you portability, whether you need it for career transition or post exit as an entrepreneur. And here is where most people get personal branding wrong. Most people believe that building a personal brand means creating content about their areas of expertise, and that is a mistake. A true personal brand needs to be b...