Opinion: Youth unemployment a national emergency that needs bold solutions
  • Author: Mohammed Doyo
  • Date: 2024-07-06 19:12:33

Opinion: Youth unemployment a national emergency that needs bold solutions

The government must also create an enabling environment for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to thrive.

CS Kuria asks Public Service Commission to suspend recruitment
  • Author: Maureen Kinyanjui
  • Date: 2024-07-04 22:29:50

CS Kuria asks Public Service Commission to suspend recruitment

The letter dated July 3, 2024, was addressed to PSC chairperson Anthony Muchiri and copied to Treasury CS Njuguna Ndung'u and Head of Public Service Felix Koskei.

Poor pay and economic prospect pushing Kenyans to seek jobs abroad - report
  • Author: Alfred Onyango
  • Date: 2024-06-21 13:48:28

Poor pay and economic prospect pushing Kenyans to seek jobs abroad - report

Nearly 70 per cent of surveyed Kenyan respondents cited financial and economic constraints as reasons to move abroad.

Women breaking barriers in male-dominated maritime jobs
  • Author: Farhiya Hussein
  • Date: 2024-06-14 12:28:53

Women breaking barriers in male-dominated maritime jobs

There are various challenges, particularly the long periods seafarers spend away from their families, which can deter many women

Treasury allocates Sh23.7 billion to manufacturing sector to boost job creation
  • Author: Lucy Mumbi
  • Date: 2024-06-13 20:44:48

Treasury allocates Sh23.7 billion to manufacturing sector to boost job creation

He noted that through strong economic fundamentals, together with renewed investor confidence, a total of 848,200 new jobs were generated in the economy compared to 816,600 new jobs generated in 2022.

PS Umi Bashir engages youth in Eastleigh, calls for positive social media use and entrepreneurship
  • Author: Abdirahman Khalif
  • Date: 2024-05-02 18:34:02

PS Umi Bashir engages youth in Eastleigh, calls for positive social media use and entrepreneurship

Recognising unemployment as a primary concern, she urged the youth to explore entrepreneurial avenues if traditional employment opportunities remain scarce.

Retirement headache: Why some older workers are unable to retire
  • Author: Charity Kilei
  • Date: 2024-03-21 19:54:00

Retirement headache: Why some older workers are unable to retire

These stories resonate with many retirees in Nairobi, as highlighted by a 2022 survey conducted by the Retirement Benefits Authority.

Court declares KRA's recruitment of revenue service assistants unconstitutional
  • Author: Joseph Ndunda
  • Date: 2024-03-06 16:21:53

Court declares KRA's recruitment of revenue service assistants unconstitutional

KRA had received a total of 127, 117 applications and the chairman said out of these 23, 953 and 22, 571 were from Kikuyu and Kalenjin communities respectively.

Job prospects as Isuzu secures deal to distribute UD trucks
  • Author: Rading Biko
  • Date: 2024-03-05 17:41:38

Job prospects as Isuzu secures deal to distribute UD trucks

The company will oversee assembly, sales, and aftersales support for UD Trucks in the country.

Judicial Service Commission warns of scammers promising jobs
  • Author: Lucy Mumbi
  • Date: 2024-02-27 13:49:25

Judicial Service Commission warns of scammers promising jobs

The Commission said the scammers pose as employees or members of the JSC and ask for payments through calls or text messages.

Mombasa MP Zamzam Mohamed calls for youth inclusion in PSC jobs
  • Author: Farhiya Hussein
  • Date: 2024-02-23 23:33:15

Mombasa MP Zamzam Mohamed calls for youth inclusion in PSC jobs

She advocated for the seamless transition of retiring employees to open up positions for the younger generation.

South Africa's unemployment rises as election approaches
  • Author: Agency
  • Date: 2024-02-20 15:22:05

South Africa's unemployment rises as election approaches

The number of employed persons decreased by 22,000 to 16.7 million, says national statistics agency, StatsSA.

Kenyan firms hire workers for first time in five months -report
  • Author: Ibrahim Omar
  • Date: 2024-02-05 21:21:59

Kenyan firms hire workers for first time in five months -report

There renewed increase in the hiring of new workers by private firms was due to the improved economic conditions.

State urges Kenyans to apply for jobs abroad, assures safety
  • Author: Farhiya Hussein
  • Date: 2024-01-18 14:18:21

State urges Kenyans to apply for jobs abroad, assures safety

PS Shadrack Mwadime said a labor migration desk was set up at the JKIA to quicken the process and curb irregular migration.

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