World Bank urges new strategies to create jobs in Global South
  • Author: Alfred Onyango
  • Date: 2024-09-28 13:19:20

World Bank urges new strategies to create jobs in Global South

In Kenya, data by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics shows around 3.5 million Kenyan youth are jobless and not in school.

Job agencies to pay Sh500,000 for initial registration under new regulations
  • Author: Lucy Mumbi
  • Date: 2024-09-19 18:28:06

Job agencies to pay Sh500,000 for initial registration under new regulations

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

Youths voice concerns over unemployment, governance at peace forum in Eastleigh
  • Author: Charity Kilei
  • Date: 2024-09-18 21:11:39

Youths voice concerns over unemployment, governance at peace forum in Eastleigh

The youth highlighted several urgent issues, with unemployment and a lack of opportunities being the most significant concerns.

Thousands of Kenyan migrant workers unaccounted for as agency deregisters 20 recruitment firms
  • Author: Lucy Mumbi
  • Date: 2024-09-04 22:00:29

Thousands of Kenyan migrant workers unaccounted for as agency deregisters 20 recruitment firms

NEA Director-General Edith Okoki revealed the confusion surrounding the registration of Kenyans seeking work overseas.

Abused and overworked: The harsh realities facing most domestic workers
  • Author: Mishi Gongo
  • Date: 2024-09-01 16:43:41

Abused and overworked: The harsh realities facing most domestic workers

Many domestic workers find themselves working for more than eight hours a day without proper compensation

Alarm over global skills crisis with half of workforce needing upskilling - report
  • Author: Alfred Onyango
  • Date: 2024-08-19 18:07:11

Alarm over global skills crisis with half of workforce needing upskilling - report

In Kenya, the Federation of Kenya Employers' recent survey underscores the severity of this issue.

African youths the most job insecure globally - UN labour agency
  • Author: Alfred Onyango
  • Date: 2024-08-12 20:25:33

African youths the most job insecure globally - UN labour agency

ILO says over one million young people enter the country's labour market annually without any skills, some having either dropped out of school or completed school and not enrolled in any college.

Isiolo youths say rarely informed of job opportunities in government
  • Author: Waweru Wairimu
  • Date: 2024-08-10 22:06:05

Isiolo youths say rarely informed of job opportunities in government

Due to an alarming unemployment rate, they said, many youths remained susceptible to drugs, alcohol and substance abuse as well as radicalisation.

Youths ask county to absorb them after volunteering for 2 years
  • Author: Waweru Wairimu
  • Date: 2024-07-22 20:18:04

Youths ask county to absorb them after volunteering for 2 years

The unpaid workers, who are professionals in various fields said delayed absorption into the county government has continued to expose them to inexplicable suffering.

State to link higher learning centres with industries to boost manufacturing
  • Author: Barack Oduor
  • Date: 2024-07-10 17:36:27

State to link higher learning centres with industries to boost manufacturing

Trade CS explained that collaboration between universities and industries is an essential disruptive process of industrialisation.

Opinion: Youth unemployment a national emergency that needs bold solutions
  • Author: Mohammed Doyo
  • Date: 2024-07-06 19:12:33

Opinion: Youth unemployment a national emergency that needs bold solutions

The government must also create an enabling environment for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to thrive.

Voi hotel to pay ex-watchman Sh1.2 million for unfair termination
  • Author: Joseph Ndunda
  • Date: 2024-07-05 18:31:58

Voi hotel to pay ex-watchman Sh1.2 million for unfair termination

Justice Nzei said the hotel's act of retiring Mr. Chengo before he reached the age of 55 was wrongful and therefore unfair.

Poor pay and economic prospect pushing Kenyans to seek jobs abroad - report
  • Author: Alfred Onyango
  • Date: 2024-06-21 13:48:28

Poor pay and economic prospect pushing Kenyans to seek jobs abroad - report

Nearly 70 per cent of surveyed Kenyan respondents cited financial and economic constraints as reasons to move abroad.

Woe for jobless Kenyans as govt freezes employment for 1 year
  • Author: Alfred Onyango
  • Date: 2024-06-14 18:31:08

Woe for jobless Kenyans as govt freezes employment for 1 year

The government is struggling to cut down expenditures, including its ballooning wage bill, amid austerity measures introduced by President William Ruto.

Why thousands of jobless Kenyans will have to wait longer for employment
  • Author: Alfred Onyango
  • Date: 2024-06-12 08:41:44

Why thousands of jobless Kenyans will have to wait longer for employment

CEOs of private sector firms expressed the need to cut costs and improve efficiency as reasons for not hiring.

Employment discrimination a major challenge, Nyali residents tell committee
  • Author: Farhiya Hussein
  • Date: 2024-06-05 13:37:03

Employment discrimination a major challenge, Nyali residents tell committee

They raised this issue during a public participation forum National Cohesion and Integration Bill, 2023, which they said they support.

Kenya sees 19pc surge in crime amid economic struggles
  • Author: Bashir Mohammed
  • Date: 2024-05-21 19:12:46

Kenya sees 19pc surge in crime amid economic struggles

This worrying trend highlights the desperate measures individuals are taking to survive harsh economic realities.

Procurement specialist finds money and solace in cooking after years of unemployment
  • Author: Mishi Gongo
  • Date: 2024-05-13 13:46:53

Procurement specialist finds money and solace in cooking after years of unemployment

Msundi was persuaded, against her better judgement, mark you, that searching for employment in her field of specialisation was hopeless. 

State at liberty to demolish Jogoo Rd estates after land court dismisses residents' petition
  • Author: Joseph Ndunda
  • Date: 2024-05-09 16:08:09

State at liberty to demolish Jogoo Rd estates after land court dismisses residents' petition

Justice Ogutu Mboya dismissed the petition and said the residents are not deserving of the orders they had sought, for lack of sufficient grounds to stop the government's plans.

PS Umi Bashir engages youth in Eastleigh, calls for positive social media use and entrepreneurship
  • Author: Abdirahman Khalif
  • Date: 2024-05-02 18:34:02

PS Umi Bashir engages youth in Eastleigh, calls for positive social media use and entrepreneurship

Recognising unemployment as a primary concern, she urged the youth to explore entrepreneurial avenues if traditional employment opportunities remain scarce.

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