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International firms, hospitality, finance sectors lead Kenya’s top payers
Alfred Onyango  |  May 08, 2025

In the public sector, the hospitality sector, emerged as the highest-paying, with an employee earning an average annual wage of Sh2.9 million in 2024.

Court to rule on halt of prisons recruitment, suspension of national budget-making process
Carolyne Kubwa  |  May 05, 2025

The courts will hear a petition filed by a lobby group seeking to suspend the national budget-making process until the government addresses Kenya’s ba...

Judiciary pushes for law change to let magistrates enforce workplace injury compensation
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 01, 2025

For example, workers in Mandera County must travel to Meru town to access the Employment and Labour Relations Court, which is not only costly but also...

Labour Day: A reflection on workers' struggles, achievements and ongoing challenges
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 01, 2025

As the world celebrates Labour Day, the focus on workers’ rights and the ongoing challenges faced by the labour force remains a priority.

Senate summons Labour CS Alfred Mutua over job deals that have left Kenyans stranded
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 29, 2025

The investigation was prompted by claims of fraudulent recruitment practices that saw many job seekers, particularly those targeting the Middle East,...

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...

Court declines to halt prisons recruitment amid claims of discrimination against serving officers
Joseph Ndunda  |  Apr 24, 2025

The KPS will on Tuesday recruit degree holders who have not worked anywhere as cadets to take them for the inspectorate's course and hire them as pris...

Job loss fears surge as state shuts 62 companies in latest purge
Alfred Onyango  |  Apr 19, 2025

The Registrar of companies has earmarked a further 101 companies for closure in the coming 3 months unless a valid reason is given to prevent the diss...

Blue Economy boom: Over 200 Tana River youths empowered in fisheries venture
Farhiya Hussein  |  Apr 14, 2025

By channelling youthful energy into enterprise and equipping young minds with the tools to navigate the blue economy, the initiative offers hope in a...

New social protection Bill proposes stipends for Kenyans hit by job losses
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 10, 2025

The Social Protection Bill, 2025, aims to expand the existing social safety net, which currently covers vulnerable groups such as the elderly, persons...

Hopelessness as only 4pc of unemployed Kenyans actively engage in job search
Alfred Onyango  |  Mar 14, 2025

The report says job search efforts for women, particularly mothers, are significantly hindered by childcare responsibilities thus limiting their activ...

Over 2,500 youth in Garissa County register for overseas jobs
Issa Hussein  |  Feb 28, 2025

Hafsa Mohamed who completed her nursing diploma course four years ago at Garissa Medical College but could not get a job also expressed hope of gettin...

Global job market stabilises as unemployment hits record low of 5%
Alfred Onyango  |  Jan 19, 2025

Compared to other regions, youths from the African continent were also ranked as the most pessimistic about economic opportunities in their respective...

Why insuring against unemployment is good for a future “Covid-19”
Alfred Onyango  |  Jan 16, 2025

The economic experts from KIPPRA note that the lack of a safety net during the Covid disruption made many workers vulnerable to job losses.

New bill proposes introduction of youth fund to curb unemployment
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 12, 2024

If passed, the bill is expected to play a critical role in empowering young people through tailored financial support, fostering innovation, and prepa...

Regulator pleads for state intervention as G4S plans to sack 400 workers
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 13, 2024

The company cited a reduction in business and high operating costs as key reasons behind the decision.

DCI probes 263 agencies accused of defrauding job seekers of Sh1 billion
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 27, 2024

Currently, nine files are pending in court, while seven cases have been forwarded to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions for further rev...

Nairobi nannies, 'mama fuas', face unemployment amid rising competition and tough economy
Charity Kilei  |  Oct 21, 2024

In Eastleigh, Josephine, like many women seeking work as nannies or house managers, often finds herself waiting for long hours without job offers.

Proposed labour relations law could cut Kenyan trade unions' revenue
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 11, 2024

Kenya National Union of Nurses Scretary-General Seth Panyako described the Bill as an attempt to "cripple trade unions, contrary to labour laws".

World Bank urges new strategies to create jobs in Global South
Alfred Onyango  |  Sep 28, 2024

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
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...

Youths voice concerns over unemployment, governance at peace forum in Eastleigh
Charity Kilei  |  Sep 18, 2024

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
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 04, 2024

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
Mishi Gongo  |  Sep 01, 2024

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
Alfred Onyango  |  Aug 19, 2024

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
Alfred Onyango  |  Aug 12, 2024

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 comp...

Isiolo youths say rarely informed of job opportunities in government
Waweru Wairimu  |  Aug 10, 2024

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
Waweru Wairimu  |  Jul 22, 2024

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

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