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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...

MPs raise concerns over ethnic disparities in public service jobs
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 13, 2024

According to the report, the Kikuyu community holds the highest number of positions in public service, with 29,978 officers.

African countries still lag behind in job creation, report shows
Alfred Onyango  |  Nov 01, 2024

The IMF notes that underemployment is also extremely high in the region, particularly in rural areas reliant on seasonal agriculture. 

Kenya signs labour and skills development agreement with US
Barack Oduor  |  Oct 28, 2024

Both countries are committed to upholding internationally recognised labour rights and supporting each other’s efforts toward equitable, sustainable l...

Labour CS Alfred Mutua decries low success rate in Qatari job recruitment
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 27, 2024

According to Mutua, despite over 15,000 Kenyans attending interviews since Friday, only five per cent of applicants have qualified for the available 8...

DCI probes 263 agencies accused of defrauding job seekers of Sh1 billion
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 27, 2024

Currently, nine files are pending in court, while seven cases have been forwarded to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions for further rev...

Senate gives PSC one year to address ethnic gaps in government jobs
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 11, 2024

The report recommends that state agencies explore diverse job advertisement methods to promote inclusivity in hiring practices.

How fraudulent recruitment agency left 1,200 victims in financial ruin
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 04, 2024

Investigations have uncovered a complex money laundering scheme allegedly orchestrated by the agency's CEO Judy Jepchirchir.

State flags 26 unregistered recruitment agencies
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 03, 2024

The Labour Ministry stressed the importance of job seekers conducting due diligence when interacting with recruitment agencies to avoid falling victim...

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