ethnic disparity Stories

Bomet, Homa Bay, Kirinyaga among counties with highest hiring imbalances - report
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 14, 2025

The report shows that 12 counties have failed to meet the statutory requirement that at least 30 per cent of entry-level positions be reserved for app...

Senate flags Policyholders Compensation Fund over diversity gaps
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 27, 2025

In terms of ethnic makeup, the Kikuyu community accounts for the highest share of staff at 32.14 per cent, followed by the Kisii at 3 per cent.

Three Mandera residents sue Governor Mohamed Khalif over ethnic imbalance
Carolyne Kubwa  |  May 15, 2025

Hussein and Issack claim they applied for various positions advertised by the County Public Service Board, were shortlisted but not selected, despite...

Anti-Counterfeit Authority put on notice over ethnic, gender imbalance
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 26, 2025

The report named Kikuyu, Luo, Kamba, and Kalenjin as the dominant communities, holding over 54 per cent of the workforce.

Audit reveals ethnic bias in employment in Kenya's public universities
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 27, 2025

The MPs noted that some universities and colleges have been hiring staff primarily from the same ethnic community as their Vice-Chancellors or Princip...

Audit exposes ethnic imbalance among employees in Prime CS Mudavadi's office
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 05, 2025

The audit findings raise serious concerns about the recruitment process, staffing practices, and the overall adherence to laws designed to foster a mo...

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