Ministry of Labour,nternational Labour Organisation Stories
Adopted during the recently concluded 113th International Labour Conference (ILC) in Geneva, Switzerland, the Convention represents a major step in ad...
In Africa, the International Labour Organisation has downgraded the employment growth prospect from the earlier 1.8 per cent to 1.6 per cent.
It reveals that although the number of children in child labour has fallen by over 20 million since 2020, the global goal of eliminating it by 2025 wi...
In a world where survival depends on showing up, even blood and pain don’t qualify as reasons not to report to work.
The PS urged job seekers to verify recruitment agencies through official government channels, specifically pointing them to the National Employment Au...
The Bill aims to create a comprehensive legal and institutional framework to guide the implementation of social protection interventions.
Labour CS Alfred Mutua said failure by a majority of institutions to submit the required data goes against the Persons with Disabilities Act No.14 of...
According to Mohammed, Saudi Arabia is home to more than 200,000 Kenyans working across different sectors, including domestic work, healthcare, constr...
Inequality is created by, among other factors, where you are born and live. Alongside this, income, assets, and access to education and healthcare dif...
The courts will hear a petition filed by a lobby group seeking to suspend the national budget-making process until the government addresses Kenya’s ba...
Ruto also announced that the government had rolled out a nine-band credit scoring system designed to create formal credit histories for borrowers who...
Gachagua said there was nothing to celebrate as the country marked 60 years of honouring workers, describing the occasion as one marred by “unspeakabl...
This includes, in particular, the freedoms that enable them to organise and negotiate aspects of their work, such as wages, hours, and working conditi...
In addition to recruitment, he said the government is also investing in teacher development and welfare. Ruto revealed that Sh1.6 billion has been all...
He insisted that money earned through overtime, bonuses and allowances should not be taxed, saying these earnings come from extra effort and should no...
For example, workers in Mandera County must travel to Meru town to access the Employment and Labour Relations Court, which is not only costly but also...
As inflation continues to outpace wage growth, workers are being forced to make tough decisions, cutting back on non-essential purchases and adopting...
As the world celebrates Labour Day, the focus on workers’ rights and the ongoing challenges faced by the labour force remains a priority.
Under the new framework, those affected by similar shocks will now be eligible for direct government support, backed by the national budget rather tha...
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...
Likiwop, who has lived with these conditions for many years, revealed that while the new Social Health Authority covers consultations, it does not cov...
Central Organisation of Trade Unions Secretary-General Francis Atwoli now says the federation has dragged its feet, frustrating workers and trade unio...
Ideally, a satisfied, happy and engaged workforce tends to produce higher quality work, fosters creativity and is more likely to contribute positively...
A civil society report submitted to the UN also indicates that human trafficking in Kenya is fueled by poverty, unemployment, and weak legal framework...
Appearing before parliament on Wednesday, Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua said the Ministry’s Secretariat has assisted victims of abuse in several coun...
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.
ILO says a primary issue is the distinct lack of productive opportunities in African countries especially, with many young people unable to access dec...
