Unemployment,youth unemployment Stories
Kippra, in its assessment using the Africa Transformation Index (ATI), gave Kenya a score of 7.7 out of 30, placing it 22nd in the continental ranking...
In addition to stigma, practical obstacles such as limited access to affordable and male-friendly mental health services further restrict men’s abilit...
Despite a nationwide shortage of 98,461 teachers in public schools, over 300,000 registered teachers remain jobless in Kenya.
Data from the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics shows that 782,300 new jobs were created in 2024, a drop from 848,100 the year before.
Esther Kimotho, a 28-year-old civil engineer based in Nairobi, says that for her, a good job is one where she feels respected and emotionally balanced...
The PS urged job seekers to verify recruitment agencies through official government channels, specifically pointing them to the National Employment Au...
Labour CS Alfred Mutua said failure by a majority of institutions to submit the required data goes against the Persons with Disabilities Act No.14 of...
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.
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...
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...
As the world celebrates Labour Day, the focus on workers’ rights and the ongoing challenges faced by the labour force remains a priority.
The investigation was prompted by claims of fraudulent recruitment practices that saw many job seekers, particularly those targeting the Middle East,...
Notably, the gloomy employment outlook is against the backdrop of recent reports of recovery in the country’s macroeconomic environment and declining...
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...
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...
By channelling youthful energy into enterprise and equipping young minds with the tools to navigate the blue economy, the initiative offers hope in a...
The Social Protection Bill, 2025, aims to expand the existing social safety net, which currently covers vulnerable groups such as the elderly, persons...
The report says job search efforts for women, particularly mothers, are significantly hindered by childcare responsibilities thus limiting their activ...
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...
Compared to other regions, youths from the African continent were also ranked as the most pessimistic about economic opportunities in their respective...
The economic experts from KIPPRA note that the lack of a safety net during the Covid disruption made many workers vulnerable to job losses.
If passed, the bill is expected to play a critical role in empowering young people through tailored financial support, fostering innovation, and prepa...
The company cited a reduction in business and high operating costs as key reasons behind the decision.
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...
In Eastleigh, Josephine, like many women seeking work as nannies or house managers, often finds herself waiting for long hours without job offers.
Kenya National Union of Nurses Scretary-General Seth Panyako described the Bill as an attempt to "cripple trade unions, contrary to labour laws".
In Kenya, data by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics shows around 3.5 million Kenyan youth are jobless and not in school.
