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Kenya's young women lured into crypto scams through fake investment opportunities - report
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 17, 2025

Young women in Kenya are being recruited to participate in sophisticated online fraud schemes designed to lure unsuspecting victims into fake investme...

KMA warns rising cases of forged certificates among job seekers threatens maritime safety
Farhiya Hussein  |  Feb 13, 2025

The KMA warns that fraudulent documentation compromises safety at sea, as unqualified individuals may lack the necessary skills to handle emergencies...

Boom of side hustles: Why Kenyans are turning to alternative income streams
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Feb 16, 2025

Kenyans are also known for their entrepreneurial mindset, and many are leveraging this to start small businesses. Side hustles offer freedom and flexi...

Report warns Kenya losing skills as more students prefer studying, working  abroad
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 08, 2025

The report says that students prioritise opportunities to gain work experience while studying, alongside financial aid and scholarship availability.

Labour ministry says jobs recruitment still suspended, cautions against false reports
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 07, 2025

Mutua clarified that the only ongoing recruitment drive is the Kisumu one, scheduled for February 7-8, 2025, during the Nyanza Investment Conference.

Job scam alert: Government cautions Kenyans on fake overseas opportunities
Charles Adinda  |  Feb 05, 2025

The statement also highlighted that fraudsters have been exploiting the process by offering "facilitation services" for a fee, with many unsuspecting...

Migrant workers deaths in Saudi double, casting shadow on Kenya's labour export strategy
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 29, 2025

The number of Kenyan migrant workers who died in Saudi Arabia more than doubled in 2023.

Global job market stabilises as unemployment hits record low of 5%
Alfred Onyango  |  Jan 19, 2025

Compared to other regions, youths from the African continent were also ranked as the most pessimistic about economic opportunities in their respective...

Jobs set to boom, fade in the next five years - report
Alfred Onyango  |  Jan 15, 2025

Farmworkers top the list as the most lucrative venture over the coming half a decade, the report says.

State clears passport backlog, opens new offices to ease access for job seekers
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 20, 2024

The government has revealed that it has bought one million passport booklets and recruited 300 new immigration officers to meet the growing demand.

PSC warns public over fake internship placements offered by imposter
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 18, 2024

According to the Commission, the individual, who has been using a phone number, has been reaching out to potential interns, promising them opportuniti...

Workers must sharpen soft skills to thrive in the age of AI - lobby
Alfred Onyango  |  Dec 21, 2024

It notes that soft skills, such as critical thinking, emotional intelligence, creativity and problem-solving, will become increasingly vital in naviga...

Woman’s tale of tribulations Kenyans face under oppressive employers in the Gulf
Mary Wambui  |  Dec 13, 2024

On arrival in Saudi Arabia, Sophia Amimo experienced a lot of abuse, both mental and physical.

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.

New Bill seeks to prevent job losses in public sector amid civil service downsizing plans
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 02, 2024

The Public Service Human Resources Management Bill 2024, proposes redeployment or retraining for employees whose roles become redundant.

New Bill seeks to have public officers' qualifications accessible to all Kenyans
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 29, 2024

The proposed Bill mandates that all public entities regularly review, publish, and publicise the qualifications of public officers, aiming to enhance...

KBA warns 24 banks at risk of closure over proposed core capital increase
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 28, 2024

The debate surrounding the proposed core capital increase and the role of banks in supporting MSMEs continues to draw scrutiny from both lawmakers and...

Government temporarily stops recruitment drive for job seekers abroad
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 27, 2024

Mutua stated that the recruitment exercise, which has already been carried out in six counties, has seen an overwhelming response from job seekers.

State House vs PSC: New Bill seeks to shift control of Kenya's public service
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 27, 2024

The situation is becoming increasingly complex as the Public Service Commission has long been the central body for staffing decisions across all publi...

Over 105,000 Kenyans got jobs abroad since 2023 - Cabinet
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 15, 2024

The Ministry of Labour has identified other nations such as Australia, Qatar, Canada, Saudi Arabia, Oman, the UAE, the UK, Kuwait, and Northern Irelan...

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