joblessness Stories

Kenya ranked among states with poor measure of job quality - report
Alfred Onyango  |  Jan 04, 2025

The report notes that despite strides in economic growth, the country's overall job quality score remains dismally low.

Job loss crisis looms as state shuts more than 200 companies
Alfred Onyango  |  Jan 04, 2025

In addition to the 202 companies that have already been struck off, the registrar has also put other 116 businesses on notice for intended dissolution...

71% of employed Kenyan youths turn to side hustles for extra income
Amina Wako  |  Dec 10, 2024

Forty-four per cent of respondents earn less than Sh30,000 per month, while 20 per cent earn between Sh30,000 and Sh50,000.

Untapped potential of older workers key to addressing labour underutilisation
Alfred Onyango  |  Oct 05, 2024

When becoming jobless, seniors tend to leave the labour force altogether rather than job-seeking.

Varsity students take Mombasa Governor to task over insecurity, drugs and unemployment
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jul 21, 2024

The event highlighted the urgent need for comprehensive solutions to the challenges facing Mombasa's youth, with the governor pledging to address the...

Why thousands of jobless Kenyans will have to wait longer for employment
Alfred Onyango  |  Jun 12, 2024

CEOs of private sector firms expressed the need to cut costs and improve efficiency as reasons for not hiring.

Procurement specialist finds money and solace in cooking after years of unemployment
Mishi Gongo  |  May 13, 2024

Msundi was persuaded, against her better judgement, mark you, that searching for employment in her field of specialisation was hopeless. 

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