employers Stories

Employers face penalties for failing to remit SHA contributions
Rachael Mutabasi  |  May 15, 2025

An online portal has been provided to facilitate registration and ensure employee records, including those of their dependents, are up to date.

Most Kenyan employers to freeze hiring in 2025 despite economic optimism – CBK survey
Alfred Onyango  |  Apr 26, 2025

Notably, the gloomy employment outlook is against the backdrop of recent reports of recovery in the country’s macroeconomic environment and declining...

Employers’ federation faces criticism for delaying wage increase promised by President Ruto
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 06, 2025

Central Organisation of Trade Unions Secretary-General Francis Atwoli now says the federation has dragged its feet, frustrating workers and trade unio...

Employers' confederation calls for IGAD support to stabilise Sudan's economy amid conflict
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 14, 2025

Sudan is facing one of its worst crises in modern history as conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the paramilitary RSF continues to push the...

Why youth unemployment crisis persists despite post-Covid economic recovery
Alfred Onyango  |  Feb 11, 2025

ILO says a primary issue is the distinct lack of productive opportunities in African countries especially, with many young people unable to access dec...

FKE to Ruto: Rising taxes are draining employees' take-home pay
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 25, 2025

According to FKE's CEO, Jacqueline Mugo, the recent tax changes are squeezing workers' take-home pay and forcing employers into difficult positions re...

Workers must sharpen soft skills to thrive in the age of AI - lobby
Alfred Onyango  |  Dec 21, 2024

It notes that soft skills, such as critical thinking, emotional intelligence, creativity and problem-solving, will become increasingly vital in naviga...

KRA urged to clarify tax payment process after Finance Act 2023 ruling
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 11, 2024

FKE raised concerns that taxpayers, including its members, cannot make tax payments as required due to KRA's delay in updating its systems to reflect...

FKE asks state to reinstate licences of 9 security firms suspended by PSRA
Rading Biko  |  Mar 05, 2024

FKE Executive Director Jacqueline Mugo terms the suspension of the licences unconstitutional and warned it could lead to job losses.

Employers lobby calls for strategic overhaul of CBC
Barack Oduor  |  Feb 23, 2024

Mugo urged the government to prioritize equipping schools, particularly in rural areas, with the necessary infrastructure for the seamless implementat...

City resident petitions court to scrap retirement age
Joseph Ndunda  |  Feb 19, 2024

Charles Chege wants the court to declare the requirement in both the private and public sectors unlawful to allow those able and willing to work till...

Federation of Kenya Employers advises members to halt housing levy deductions
Patel Okumu  |  Jan 26, 2024

Jacqueline Mugo, the Executive Director of the Federation of Kenya Employers (FKE), advised employers not to deduct housing levy.

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