Ministry of Labour and Social Protection Stories

MPs approve Bill creating monthly stipend for Kenyans hit by poverty, pandemics
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 30, 2025

Under the new framework, those affected by similar shocks will now be eligible for direct government support, backed by the national budget rather tha...

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.

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...

Kenya pursues labour treaties to protect workers abroad
Eunice Omollo  |  Feb 01, 2024

Labour and Social Protection Cabinet Secretary Florence Bore said Thursday that Kenya has prepared bilateral labour treaties with about 19 countries t...

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