Social Welfare Stories

County governments struggling to settle retirees' dues as funds diverted to other uses
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 13, 2024

The diversion of funds has left many retirees, some of whom have passed away, without the financial support they worked hard to secure during their em...

Senators seek payments for former KCC workers awaiting dues for decades
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 29, 2024

The committee members expressed concern for the petitioners, many of whom are now elderly.

Court clears path for modern housing units in Nairobi’s Woodley estate
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 10, 2024

Justice M.D. Mwangi on Wednesday stated that the issue had already been resolved by a competent court.

Senate committee seeks arrest of Isiolo Governor Abdi for ignoring summons
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 01, 2024

The Labour Committee’s decision comes amid numerous similar summons from various Senate committees, including the Health Committee.

Woodley residents sue City Hall, Lands ministry over planned demolition
Joseph Ndunda  |  Sep 17, 2024

The petitioners say that they have lived in the estate for more than 50 years, adding that it has a historical and cultural heritage.

Boost for Kenya's seafarers as state commissions identity document
Mishi Gongo  |  Aug 27, 2024

The document will facilitate international travel and operations for Kenyan seafarers.

Kenyan seafarers face rough times on foreign vessels as local jobs dwindle
Mishi Gongo  |  Aug 11, 2024

Seafarers Union of Kenya says some seamen were misled by unlicensed agents or left unemployed despite promises of lucrative opportunities aboard.

Kenyan seafarers return home after abandonment in Oman, await unpaid wages of Sh1.6M
Farhiya Hussein  |  Aug 08, 2024

Upon consultations, the seafarers informed the KMA that they had not been paid for eight months and had reported their situation to the Harbour Master...

How Nairobi commuters suffer from erratic fares as PSVs call the shots
Erick Kariuki  |  Aug 04, 2024

Travellers have to often contend with arbitrary increases in charges by matatu operators, negatively impacting their monthly budgets.

Union urges state to rescue four Kenyan seafarers stranded in Oman
Mishi Gongo  |  Jul 21, 2024

The four were abandoned in Oman after their Somali-flagged fishing vessel FV Saharla ceased operations, leaving them stranded without pay or means of...

Relief for seafarers as government reduces maritime training fees to Sh15,000
Mishi Gongo  |  Jun 14, 2024

The cost for the mandatory maritime course has been reduced to Sh15,000 from the previous Sh35,000.

Kenyan developers say high cost of loans slowing down construction
Albert Mwazighe  |  May 29, 2024

The most affected are those in the government’s affordable housing scheme who rely fully on debt financing to do projects.

Nairobi property developers form association to address challenges
Abdirahman Khalif  |  May 11, 2024

The chairman clarified that membership was not only for the Somali community but is open to all Kenyans.

Ekeza Sacco probe: Bishop Gakuyo granted Sh1m cash bail or Sh20m bond
Joseph Ndunda  |  Feb 26, 2024

David Kariuki Ngari alias Bishop Gakuyo denied charges of conspiring with others to defraud Ekeza Sacco members of Sh1 billion.

Seafarers call for fast-tracking of blue economy projects 
Farhiya Hussein  |  Feb 08, 2024

The seafarers are urging for the reinstatement of government-led seafarer recruiting programmes.

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