Unemployment Stories

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...

State to link higher learning centres with industries to boost manufacturing
Barack Oduor  |  Jul 10, 2024

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
Mohammed Doyo  |  Jul 06, 2024

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
Joseph Ndunda  |  Jul 05, 2024

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

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