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📰 News14 March 2026·2 min read·

Kenya's Tich App Partners with FasterCapital to Launch Gig Economy Pilot for Youth

Source: disrupt-africa

Kenya's Tich App, a mobile-first digital marketplace, has entered a strategic partnership with FasterCapital through its EquityPilot programme to launch a pilot targeting 15–34-year-olds. The platform digitises informal labour listings and connects young people with short-term, gig, and informal job opportunities, incorporating ratings, references, and basic contract guidance. The partnership aims to formalise access to Kenya's large informal labour market through mobile technology.

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