Wakenya wana hatari ya kupoteza kazi mwaka 2026

Kulingana na uchunguzi wa hivi karibuni, asilimia 15 ya Wakenya wanaogopa kupoteza kazi mwaka 2026 kutokana na shinikizo la kiuchumi na maendeleo ya teknolojia kama AI. Takriban kampuni sita kati ya kumi zina mpango wa kufuta nafasi za kazi, ikisisitiza athari za otomatiki. Hii inaathiri sana wafanyikazi wa ofisi na wale wenye mishahara mirefu.

Mwaka 2026 umeanza na wasiwasi mkubwa kati ya wafanyikazi nchini Kenya, ambapo uchunguzi wa Infotrak wa Desemba 2025 unaonyesha asilimia 15 wanaogopa kupoteza kazi. Uchunguzi mwingine wa viongozi wa biashara unaeleza kuwa kampuni karibu sita kati ya kumi zina mpango wa kufuta nafasi za kazi, ikitokana na shinikizo la kiuchumi na kuanzishwa kwa teknolojia ya AI.

Moja ya sababu kuu ni muunganisho wa AI katika biashara. Badala ya kufuta kazi kwa wingi, kampuni zinachanganya majukumu mengi na kutegemea AI kushughulikia kazi za ziada, kama ingizo la data, ratiba na msaada wa wateja. Kazi za kalamu, uwalaumu na utawala wa kimsingi zimepungua sana ikilinganishwa na 2024, kutokana na AI yenye uwezo wa kufanya kazi peke yake.

Pia, kutoambatana kwa ustadi ni tatizo kubwa. Maisha ya nusu ya ustadi wa kiufundi yameshuka hadi miaka 5, hivyo kama hujajenga ustadi tangu 2021, nusu ya maarifa yako yamepitwa na wakati. Uchunguzi wa Septemba 2025 unaonyesha asilimia 46 ya viongozi wa biashara wanaona ukosefu wa ustadi wa AI kama sababu kuu ya kuwalenga wafanyikazi wakati wa kupunguza. Wafanyikazi wenye mishahara mirefu, haswa manaibu wa katikati, wako hatarini zaidi kwani wanabadilishwa na wapya wenye ustadi wa AI wenye gharama nafuu.

Katika soko la Kenya, shinikizo la kodi na udhibiti wa KRA umefanya biashara ndogo kutegemea otomatiki ili kufuata sheria bila kuajiri zaidi. Gharama zinazoongezeka na hatari ya ukame mwaka 2026 zimesababisha kusita kwa kuajiri. Ili kujikinga, wataalamu wanashauri kuzingatia matokeo, kujifunza AI, kukuza ustadi wa kibinadamu kama huruma, na kuongeza mapato kupitia kazi za ziada.

Hii inaonyesha mabadiliko makubwa katika soko la ajira, ambapo utendaji unaweza kuthibitishwa pekee ndio utakaobaki.

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South Korean business leaders, led by KCCI Chairman Chey Tae-won, advocate for AI investments and public-private partnerships at a 2026 strategy conference.
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South Korean business lobbies urge AI-led growth and stronger public-private ties in 2026

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South Korea's leading business lobbies called for aggressive investments in artificial intelligence (AI) to secure global competitiveness in 2026. Chey Tae-won, chairman of the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI), emphasized building swift investment capabilities in AI and green sectors amid challenges like low growth and geopolitical uncertainties. Other groups highlighted the need for eased regulations and stronger public-private cooperation.

More than 40% of top executives at major Japanese companies expect their workforce to shrink over the next decade due to generative AI, according to a Yomiuri Shimbun survey. Over 30% already incorporate the technology into management decisions, though many caution against full reliance for ethical, safety, or complex issues.

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Experts have cautioned that advances in artificial intelligence may result in the loss of 200,000 jobs in the banking sector this year. This prediction highlights growing concerns over AI's impact on finance employment. The warning comes amid rapid technological developments in the industry.

A new survey of banking professionals reveals expectations of unexpected advances in artificial intelligence and digital assets shaping the industry next year. Conducted by American Banker, the research highlights concerns over preparedness amid economic uncertainty. Respondents anticipate exponential AI impacts and a stronger role for stablecoins.

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A new report indicates that the era of AI hype is over, with businesses shifting from experimentation to demanding tangible implementation and returns. However, many companies are struggling to achieve AI success, as highlighted by common failure reasons outlined in the analysis. This evolution marks a maturing phase in AI adoption.

South Korea is set to enforce a comprehensive AI regulatory framework on January 22, 2026, becoming the world's first country to do so. The law aims to promote AI development through a national committee and three-year plans while imposing safety and transparency requirements, but startups express concerns over insufficient preparation time and burdens on smaller firms.

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Tesla CEO Elon Musk stated that within 10 to 20 years, human labor will become a choice like a hobby, thanks to artificial intelligence. He made these remarks at the annual Tesla shareholder meeting. Musk also suggested using Optimus robots to follow criminals as an alternative to prison.

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