informal sector Stories

Kenya created 782,300 jobs in 2024, 90 per cent in informal sector — KNBS report
Bashir Mbuthia  |  May 06, 2025

The Teachers Service Commission, which is the largest employer in the public sector, registered the highest growth of 5.2 per cent in 2024.

Expert calls for skills training to help struggling grassroots businesses become profitable
Alfred Onyango  |  Mar 05, 2025

From her daily interactions with farmers and traders, Joyce says training and upskilling tops the list of the needs mostly required by grassroots busi...

Jua kali workers to receive formal certification under proposed law
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 07, 2024

Oron's proposed law aims to offer a framework for artisans with hands-on expertise to apply for official recognition of their work.

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