e Employment and Labour Relations Court Stories

Court declines to halt prisons recruitment amid claims of discrimination against serving officers
Joseph Ndunda  |  Apr 24, 2025

The KPS will on Tuesday recruit degree holders who have not worked anywhere as cadets to take them for the inspectorate's course and hire them as pris...

Labour Ministry under fire as woman with invisible disabilities says she’s been denied work for 10 years
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 17, 2025

Likiwop, who has lived with these conditions for many years, revealed that while the new Social Health Authority covers consultations, it does not cov...

Employers’ federation faces criticism for delaying wage increase promised by President Ruto
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 06, 2025

Central Organisation of Trade Unions Secretary-General Francis Atwoli now says the federation has dragged its feet, frustrating workers and trade unio...

Why employers must prioritise workers' happiness
Alfred Onyango  |  Mar 23, 2025

Ideally, a satisfied, happy and engaged workforce tends to produce higher quality work, fosters creativity and is more likely to contribute positively...

CS Mutua: 133 children rescued in suspected trafficking cases in 8 months
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 22, 2025

A civil society report submitted to the UN also indicates that human trafficking in Kenya is fueled by poverty, unemployment, and weak legal framework...

Lebanon, Myanmar top list of migrant abuse cases as Kenya documents 234 victims
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 05, 2025

Appearing before parliament on Wednesday, Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua said the Ministry’s Secretariat has assisted victims of abuse in several coun...

Employers must pay security guards at least Sh30,000, court rules after dismissing petition
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 25, 2025

The Sh30,000 wage comprises a basic salary of Sh18,994, a house allowance of Sh2,849.11, and an overtime allowance of Sh8,156.81.

Why youth unemployment crisis persists despite post-Covid economic recovery
Alfred Onyango  |  Feb 11, 2025

ILO says a primary issue is the distinct lack of productive opportunities in African countries especially, with many young people unable to access dec...

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.

Kenya Power, Kenya Railways lead in public sector hiring of casual workers
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 30, 2025

The PSC has urged public institutions to comply with a ruling from the Labour court, which mandates the use of contracted service providers instead of...

Trade unions registrar rejects Kuppet’s proposal to have its officials retire at 65
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 09, 2025

The decision by the registrar also follows objections from union members on both procedural and substantive grounds.

Former IEBC commissioner Boya Molu among eight nominees being vetted for PSC jobs
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 09, 2025

The PSC plays a critical role in managing Kenya's civil service, and the vetting of the nominees is an essential step in ensuring its effective operat...

Kenyan drivers invited to apply for 1,000 vacancies in Saudi Arabia
Charles Adinda  |  Dec 18, 2024

According to Mutua, successful candidates stand to earn an average monthly salary of 1,400 Saudi Riyals, equivalent to about Sh50,000.

ILO urges countries to fully invest in nature-based solutions to spur job creation
Alfred Onyango  |  Dec 14, 2024

The report recommends promoting workers’ rights and inclusiveness in the NbS jobs and strengthening research and data collection.

New proposal seeks to extend Inua Jamii benefits to those aged 60 and above
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 21, 2024

The programme offers a monthly cash transfer of Sh2,000 to around 1.07 million beneficiaries nationwide. The government plans to expand this reach to...

Nairobi emerges as epicentre of child abuse in Kenya in latest report
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 19, 2024

Of the 117,602 cases of violence against children recorded nationwide, Nairobi accounts for 16,855 cases with Kiambu following closely behind with 9,6...

Senators seek payments for former KCC workers awaiting dues for decades
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 29, 2024

The committee members expressed concern for the petitioners, many of whom are now elderly.

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...

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