Kenyan workers Stories

Kenyan workers observe Labour Day amid pay cut woes, job losses and inflation
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 01, 2025

As inflation continues to outpace wage growth, workers are being forced to make tough decisions, cutting back on non-essential purchases and adopting...

Labour Day: A reflection on workers' struggles, achievements and ongoing challenges
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 01, 2025

As the world celebrates Labour Day, the focus on workers’ rights and the ongoing challenges faced by the labour force remains a priority.

Taita Taveta health workers trained in AI-powered ultrasound to tackle maternal deaths
Farhiya Hussein  |  Apr 30, 2025

The training is part of a collaborative initiative between the County Department of Health Services and Kenyatta University to modernise maternal heal...

UHC workers protest in Nairobi over unmet promises, harassment
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Apr 29, 2025

According to UHC workers, they have endured years of unfulfilled promises since their recruitment in May 2020, particularly regarding their absorption...

Ministry of Health, Council of Governors to fast-track delivery of digital health devices
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Apr 15, 2025

Among the resolutions are the acceleration of digital health system integration in counties, the distribution of essential medical devices, and the ab...

Sh374.9 billion HIV funding crisis puts over 1.37 million Kenyans at risk, lobby warns
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 14, 2025

The agency notes that sharp decline has already led to the closure of essential services, the collapse of community health systems, and the reversal o...

Nairobi medical laboratory officers threaten to strike over delayed March salaries
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 13, 2025

The union has accused the county of violating labour laws, noting that the delay has left many healthcare workers unable to meet basic obligations, in...

Critically ill patients in African hospitals aren’t getting the care they need - New survey
The Conversation  |  Apr 12, 2025

Critically ill patients are treated in general hospital wards, and the provision of essential emergency and critical care is limited.

Bill proposes new tax regulations for freelancers, gig workers
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 07, 2025

According to the Business Laws (Amendment) Bill 2024 proposed by the National Treasury, the revised definition of “employee” would cover individuals w...

Africa’s data workers are being exploited by foreign tech firms – 4 ways to protect them
The Conversation  |  Apr 02, 2025

The world of data work is built on labour arbitrage – exploiting the fact that workers earn less and have less protection in some countries than in ot...

CS Muturi proposes radical changes to root out ghost workers from public service
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 24, 2025

It proposes that the Public Service ministry take charge of an information system designed to eliminate ghost workers and streamline the payroll.

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...

Strike looms as civil servants issue 30-day notice over unpaid medical bills
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 05, 2025

The Union of Kenya Civil Servants (UKCS) announced that if the issue is not resolved, workers will begin protests on March 18.

Healthcare workers protest over unpaid dues and job insecurity
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Mar 04, 2025

The UHC workers, who were employed during the COVID-19 pandemic, expressed frustration over their current employment status, which they described as "...

Garissa health workers go on strike after county fails to address grievances
Issa Hussein  |  Mar 03, 2025

The health workers had in November 2024 called off a planned strike after union leaders signed an agreement with Garissa Governor Nathif Jama.

Vihiga family faces financial strain after loved one dies in Saudi Arabia
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 25, 2025

Now, the family is left with the painful reality of not only grieving her loss but also struggling to afford the cost of repatriating her body, which...

Report warns Kenya losing skills as more students prefer studying, working  abroad
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 08, 2025

The report says that students prioritise opportunities to gain work experience while studying, alongside financial aid and scholarship availability.

Unions file lawsuit in Washington DC seeking to stop Trump from dissolving USAID
DW News  |  Feb 07, 2025

The lawsuit alleges that dissolving USAID, which was established as an independent agency in a 1998 law passed by Congress, is beyond Trump's authorit...

Counties paid Sh15.8bn to ghost workers, Controller of Budget reveals
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 06, 2025

In response, senators vowed to engage more closely with governors to ensure that the Auditor-General’s and Controller of Budget’s recommendations are...

PSC flags over 2,000 government workers paid off-system in payroll breach
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 04, 2025

The review shows that only 411 of the affected employees were listed in the official staff biodata, contrary to public service regulations.

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