International Labour Organisation Stories

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...

Workers in informal sector to receive regulated wages, pension in new govt plan
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 24, 2024

The informal sector, which comprises 16 million workers across more than five million enterprises, vastly outnumbers Kenya’s formal workforce of 3.9 m...

State approves 6 per cent minimum wage increase effective November
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 12, 2024

The wage hike, which will take effect on November 1, 2024, was officially communicated through a gazette notice issued on Friday, October 11.

Proposed labour relations law could cut Kenyan trade unions' revenue
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 11, 2024

Kenya National Union of Nurses Scretary-General Seth Panyako described the Bill as an attempt to "cripple trade unions, contrary to labour laws".

Untapped potential of older workers key to addressing labour underutilisation
Alfred Onyango  |  Oct 05, 2024

When becoming jobless, seniors tend to leave the labour force altogether rather than job-seeking.

Senate committee seeks arrest of Isiolo Governor Abdi for ignoring summons
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 01, 2024

The Labour Committee’s decision comes amid numerous similar summons from various Senate committees, including the Health Committee.

Inua Jamii beneficiaries to be paid via mobile phones from December
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 20, 2024

The directive aimed to save beneficiaries from the hassle and expenses of travelling to collect their stipends.

Govt to address visa processing hurdles through international labour agreements
Farhiya Hussein  |  Aug 22, 2024

Mwadime also disclosed that they are finalising agreements with countries like Germany to speed up visa processing for Kenyan professionals.

Govt flags 16 recruiting agencies operating without valid documents
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 20, 2024

Kenyans were urged to conduct due diligence while looking for jobs abroad before falling victim to such fraudsters.

Mutua's first mediation as Labour CS backfires as teachers formally announce strike
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 16, 2024

With schools set to reopen for the third term on Monday, August 26, Mutua is running against time to prevent a full-blown crisis. 

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