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Kenyan drivers invited to apply for 1,000 vacancies in Saudi Arabia
Charles Adinda  |  Dec 18, 2024

According to Mutua, successful candidates stand to earn an average monthly salary of 1,400 Saudi Riyals, equivalent to about Sh50,000.

Etihad resumes flights to Nairobi with focus on broader African expansion
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Dec 17, 2024

As a major economic hub in East Africa, Kenya is expected to benefit significantly from the resumption of Etihad flights.

Government temporarily stops recruitment drive for job seekers abroad
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 27, 2024

Mutua stated that the recruitment exercise, which has already been carried out in six counties, has seen an overwhelming response from job seekers.

New proposal seeks to extend Inua Jamii benefits to those aged 60 and above
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 21, 2024

The programme offers a monthly cash transfer of Sh2,000 to around 1.07 million beneficiaries nationwide. The government plans to expand this reach to...

Learning in universities paralysed as lecturers' strike begins nationwide 
Barack Oduor  |  Oct 29, 2024

According to UASU Secretary General Constance Wasonga, the strike had to commence after they failed to reach an agreement with the government.

Kenya signs labour and skills development agreement with US
Barack Oduor  |  Oct 28, 2024

Both countries are committed to upholding internationally recognised labour rights and supporting each other’s efforts toward equitable, sustainable l...

Labour CS Alfred Mutua decries low success rate in Qatari job recruitment
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 27, 2024

According to Mutua, despite over 15,000 Kenyans attending interviews since Friday, only five per cent of applicants have qualified for the available 8...

State approves 6 per cent minimum wage increase effective November
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 12, 2024

The wage hike, which will take effect on November 1, 2024, was officially communicated through a gazette notice issued on Friday, October 11.

State allocates Sh3.49bn for September Inua Jamii cash transfers to support 1.7m beneficiaries
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 08, 2024

He noted that payments commenced on October 4, 2024, with each beneficiary set to receive Sh2,000, covering the September 2024 cycle.

Gov’t forms negotiation team to resolve ongoing university lecturers' strike
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 25, 2024

The inter-ministerial committee is set to commence discussions on Thursday, with the goal of reaching an agreement.

Inua Jamii beneficiaries to be paid via mobile phones from December
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 20, 2024

The directive aimed to save beneficiaries from the hassle and expenses of travelling to collect their stipends.

Job agencies to pay Sh500,000 for initial registration under new regulations
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 19, 2024

The Ministry said it is also tackling the issue of rogue agencies, with several currently under investigation by the Directorate of Criminal Investiga...

Mutua's first mediation as Labour CS backfires as teachers formally announce strike
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 16, 2024

With schools set to reopen for the third term on Monday, August 26, Mutua is running against time to prevent a full-blown crisis. 

Impending strikes: Key agreements education sector unions demand to be honoured
Barack Oduor  |  Aug 15, 2024

The unions demanded full implementation of the 2021-2025 CBA. The CBAs between the unions and Teachers Service Commission were signed in June 2021, an...

KNUT in talks with government amid fears of a nationwide teachers strike
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Aug 13, 2024

Unions are requesting that the 2021-2025 CBA be fully enforced. The unions' agreements with the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) were signed in June...

Watu wetu sio punda - Mutua pledges to tackle occupational hazards of Kenyans working abroad
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 04, 2024

Mutua recommended sending legal experts to host nations to assess labour regulations, ensuring that Kenyan workers are treated equitably.

Mutua denies link to First Choice recruitment director amid jobs scam controversy
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 04, 2024

The former Machakos Governor said the First Choice Recruitment Agency was linked to his ministry due to international job transfers.

‘Fair is fair’ - Mutua pledges to prioritise interns in govt job placements if approved
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 04, 2024

Emaase highlighted the issue of new graduates struggling to find jobs despite their qualifications, while those who graduated years earlier often face...

Labour CS nominee Mutua aims for 50 bilateral agreements to protect workers
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 04, 2024

Mutua also the former CS for Tourism expressed his concern over the current state of labour migration, highlighting the challenges faced by Kenyan wor...

Evacuations from hotels, camps likely if rivers overflow, says CS Mutua
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 01, 2024

Owners of hotels and camps along rivers have been asked to develop clear evacuation, transportation and hospitality protocols.

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