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Why insuring against unemployment is good for a future “Covid-19”
Alfred Onyango  |  Jan 16, 2025

The economic experts from KIPPRA note that the lack of a safety net during the Covid disruption made many workers vulnerable to job losses.

New bill proposes introduction of youth fund to curb unemployment
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 12, 2024

If passed, the bill is expected to play a critical role in empowering young people through tailored financial support, fostering innovation, and prepa...

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...

Nairobi nannies, 'mama fuas', face unemployment amid rising competition and tough economy
Charity Kilei  |  Oct 21, 2024

In Eastleigh, Josephine, like many women seeking work as nannies or house managers, often finds herself waiting for long hours without job offers.

World Bank urges new strategies to create jobs in Global South
Alfred Onyango  |  Sep 28, 2024

In Kenya, data by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics shows around 3.5 million Kenyan youth are jobless and not in school.

Youths voice concerns over unemployment, governance at peace forum in Eastleigh
Charity Kilei  |  Sep 18, 2024

The youth highlighted several urgent issues, with unemployment and a lack of opportunities being the most significant concerns.

Alarm over global skills crisis with half of workforce needing upskilling - report
Alfred Onyango  |  Aug 19, 2024

In Kenya, the Federation of Kenya Employers' recent survey underscores the severity of this issue.

African youths the most job insecure globally - UN labour agency
Alfred Onyango  |  Aug 12, 2024

ILO says over one million young people enter the country's labour market annually without any skills, some having either dropped out of school or comp...

Youths ask county to absorb them after volunteering for 2 years
Waweru Wairimu  |  Jul 22, 2024

The unpaid workers, who are professionals in various fields said delayed absorption into the county government has continued to expose them to inexpli...

State to link higher learning centres with industries to boost manufacturing
Barack Oduor  |  Jul 10, 2024

Trade CS explained that collaboration between universities and industries is an essential disruptive process of industrialisation.

Poor pay and economic prospect pushing Kenyans to seek jobs abroad - report
Alfred Onyango  |  Jun 21, 2024

Nearly 70 per cent of surveyed Kenyan respondents cited financial and economic constraints as reasons to move abroad.

Woe for jobless Kenyans as govt freezes employment for 1 year
Alfred Onyango  |  Jun 14, 2024

The government is struggling to cut down expenditures, including its ballooning wage bill, amid austerity measures introduced by President William Rut...

Why thousands of jobless Kenyans will have to wait longer for employment
Alfred Onyango  |  Jun 12, 2024

CEOs of private sector firms expressed the need to cut costs and improve efficiency as reasons for not hiring.

Kenya sees 19pc surge in crime amid economic struggles
Bashir Mohammed  |  May 21, 2024

This worrying trend highlights the desperate measures individuals are taking to survive harsh economic realities.

Procurement specialist finds money and solace in cooking after years of unemployment
Mishi Gongo  |  May 13, 2024

Msundi was persuaded, against her better judgement, mark you, that searching for employment in her field of specialisation was hopeless. 

3 graduates who failed to land jobs now make nearly Sh30,000 daily from farming
Mishi Gongo  |  Mar 25, 2024

Other than research, the trio also shifted from rainfed agriculture to irrigation and dug their own dam.

Blue-collar jobs: Kenyan women challenging status quo amid rising unemployment
Charity Kilei  |  Mar 08, 2024

Dolphine acknowledges that construction work is difficult, her dream motivates her to stay focused and put in the effort to fulfil her dream of becomi...

South Africa's unemployment rises as election approaches
Agency  |  Feb 20, 2024

The number of employed persons decreased by 22,000 to 16.7 million, says national statistics agency, StatsSA.

At Africa labour summit, Kenya pushes for bold steps in fight against poverty
Farhiya Hussein  |  Feb 14, 2024

Labour Principal Secretary Shadrack Mwadime says at least 600 million new job opportunities must be generated by 2030 to accommodate the expanding wor...

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