This archive report was first published on 23 October 2019.
Employment woes are a pressing issue in Kenya, with many citizens struggling to make ends meet.
According to statistics released by BrighterMonday, a staggering 66% of Kenyans earn less than Ksh50,000, leaving them with limited financial security.
On a recent episode of The Morning Kiss, hosts Kamene Goro and Andrew Kibe engaged in a heated discussion about the issue, with Kamene sympathizing with frustrated employees and Kibe taking a more critical stance.
"Waking up to the same dead-end job and an evil boss who rides on your blood sweat and tears. Is it the job or the people? If 50 out of the 100 are unhappy, is it the people or is it the company?" Kamene asked, highlighting the plight of many Kenyans.
However, Kibe took a different approach, suggesting that employees are simply ungrateful. "These are just the ungrateful fortunate people. Are you getting money at the end of the day? You're part of the workforce. And if you're tired, just leave. It comes down to 'are you being paid or not?' Let us just stop crying," he said.
But the reality on the ground is far from comforting. A caller shared her story of earning Ksh20,000 and struggling to make ends meet, with a sponsor supporting her financially. Another caller revealed earning Ksh20,000 and facing the pressure of meeting targets, with some days earning as little as Ksh13,000.
As the discussion highlighted, many Kenyans are frustrated and seeking value for their service and a conducive work environment. While Kamene sympathized with their plight, Kibe remained unconvinced, suggesting that Kenyans are a nation that complains a lot.
