Tessie WaithirainSpur CollectiveBelonging OnlineHow Digital Communities Foster a Sense of Belonging and Are Custodians of the Digital Culture10 min read·Oct 5, 2023----
Tessie WaithirainSpur CollectiveYouth, Climate Action, and a Just TransitionThe Growing Duality of Climate Action and Socio-Economic Development6 min read·Sep 7, 2023----
Tessie WaithirainSpur CollectiveComplaints, Safety Reporting, and Redress in Online Ride-Hailing Platforms in Kenya.Beyond online security guidelines and statements to actionable redress for those aggrieved.9 min read·Jul 10, 2023----
Tessie WaithirainQhalaThe power of communities, and social networks in platform workBeyond creating connections to establishing impact networks of shared interests3 min read·Jun 13, 2022----
Tessie WaithirainQhalaRecap— Platform Livelihoods Report LaunchResearch Insights with Commentary from Gig Economy Experts6 min read·Sep 17, 2021----
Tessie WaithirainQhalaMaking sense of qualitative dataResearch is formalized curiosity. It is poking and prying with a purpose — Zora Neale Hurston5 min read·Jul 7, 2021----
Tessie WaithirainFrontier Tech HubPerks.gg: Flexible, Affordable, Portable Social Safety Nets for Gig Workers.The world of work is evolving and the gig economy has a lot to offer. Flexible jobs are one way to earn supplemental income or a fallback…9 min read·Nov 16, 2020----
Tessie WaithirainCrispytestOur top 3 product communities in Nairobi; plus other notable mentionsLooking to connect with peers, get a break from everyday office work or even sponsor a local community?5 min read·Feb 15, 2020--1--1
Tessie WaithirainCrispytest3 things we’ve learnt about collaboration in product teamsSimilar to a music collabo, it elevates our skills to the next level3 min read·Feb 11, 2020----
Tessie WaithirainCrispytestTo tip or not? Research on the Kenyan tip cultureTipping is considered a matter of custom and etiquette and in most cases it depends on who you ask. In Kenya especially, there isn’t much…4 min read·Sep 17, 2019--1--1