April 18
Kenya: 'Really!' - Ruto Expresses Shock Over Governors Endorsing Medics' Strike
President William Ruto has expressed his dismay over county chiefs supporting a nationwide strike by medical professionals despite a majority of whom fall under devolved units. Read more »
April 16
Kenya: Mzalendo Kibunjia, 5 Others Charged With Sh441mn Ghost Workers Scandal
Former Director General of the Kenya National Museums, Mzalendo Kibunja, along with administrative officers from his tenure have been charged for corruptly receiving Sh400 million… Read more »
Kenya: National Rights Commission Weighs in On Police Boss' Outburst
The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) has called for an immediate end to threats and intimidation against lawful protests urging the government to engage in… Read more »
April 15
Kenya: LSK Denounces Koome's Call for Crackdown On Striking Medics
The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has denounced a directive by Inspector General of Police Japhet Koome ordering firm action on medical professionals on strike after he termed their… Read more »
April 12
Kenya: Bore Urges Medics to End Strike and Heed Dialogue Call
Labour Cabinet Secretary Florence Bore has urged striking doctors to end the strike and give dialogue a chance for the benefit of Kenyans. Read more »
April 11
Kenya: Kisumu County to Withdraw Pay for Medics On Strike
Kisumu Governor Anyang Nyong'o has directed the County Public Service Board to henceforth stop payment of salaries to the striking doctors. Read more »
April 07
Kenya: Ruto Tells Doctors to Make Realistic Demands in Strike Stand-Off
President William Ruto has emphasized the need for doctors to understand the government's fiscal constraints, stressing the importance of living within means when it comes to… Read more »
March 27
Kenya: Pain for Civil Servants As Govt to Increase Rent for Housing Units
The Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning now plans to hike the rent of civil servants living in 56,892 housing units across the country. Read more »
March 26
Kenya: Nakuru Medics Hold Protests in Day 13 of Nationwide Strike
Hundreds of doctors from over two hundred medical facilities in Nakuru on Tuesday held a peaceful demonstration to protest alleged oppression by the national and county… Read more »
March 14
Kenya: Patients Stranded As Nationwide Doctors' Strike Kicks Off
Patients have been stranded in various hospitals across the country as the doctors' strike by Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Union (KMPDU) kicked off Thursday despite a… Read more »
Kenya: KEG-Led Caucus Faults Memo Restricting Govt Adverts to KBC
Kenya Media Sector Working Group (KMSWG) member associations have faulted a memo restricting government advertising to the Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC) as an inexcusable… Read more »
March 05
Kenya: 4 Suspects Charged With Forging Papers to Obtain Public Service Jobs
Four individuals implicated in the forgery of credentials to secure positions in the public service were presented before the Eldoret law courts on Monday as authorities… Read more »
February 26
Kenya: Embakasi Central MP Questions Transparency in NYS Recruitment
Embakasi Central MP Benjamin Gathiru, popularly known as Mejja Donk, has raised concerns about the transparency of the recruitment process for the 15,000 National Youth Service… Read more »
February 20
Kenya: Healthcare Workers in Kisii Issue 14-Day Strike Notice Over Arati Goons
Healthcare workers in Kisii have issued a 14-day strike notice to the county government over continued threats from a group of brutal enforcers linked to Governor Simba Arati. Read more »
February 21
Kenya: Bolt Discusses Welfare, Safety and Regulatory Concerns With Drivers
Ride-hailing platform Bolt yesterday hosted drivers on its platform to discuss their welfare, safety, and regulatory concerns. Read more »
February 02
Kenya: Court Suspends Implementation of Minimum Wage for Private Security Guards
The Employment and Labour Relations Court of Kenya has stopped the implementation of the minimum wage for private security guards. Read more »
January 30
Kenya: KMPDU Issues Strike Threat Should Govt Not Restore Comprehensive Health Cover
The Kenya Medical Practitioners Pharmacists and Dentist Union (KMPDU) has given the government a one-month ultimatum to restore their comprehensive health cover failure to which… Read more »
January 29
Kenya: Govt Launches National Skills Inventory to Boost Job Placements
The government has launched the National Skills Inventory that is set to increase job opportunities for Kenyans both locally and internationally. Read more »
Kenya: Private Security Firms Given 7 Days to Confirm Compliance With Revised Salary Standards for Guards
Private security firms across the country are required to commit to the newly revised salaries for their guards within the next seven days, according to a directive from the… Read more »
Kenya: Private Security Firms Asked to Submit Commitment to Pay Minimum Wage
The government has asked private security companies to submit guarantees for their commitment to uphold the minimum wage for employees. Read more »
January 25
Kenya: Foreigners No Longer Be Allowed to Undertake Medical, Dental Internship in Kenya - KMPDC
Foreign medical trainees will no longer be allowed to undertake their medical or dental Internships in Kenya. Read more »
January 21
Kenya: ECD Teachers Seek to Delink From Counties Due to Poor Wages
Early Childhood Development (ECD) teachers are calling for delinking from counties, citing poor terms of service and a lack of retirement benefits. Read more »
January 10
Kenya: Kakuzi's Unionized Employees Get 16% Pay Raise
Kakuzi unionisable employees will be rewarded with a 16 percent wage increment following the signing of an updated Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) with the Kenya Plantation… Read more »
January 11
Kenya: BUWASCO Staffs Down Tools Over 10 Month Salary Arrears
The Busia Water and Sewerage Company has today downed their tools of trade and locked up the offices main door in protest of unpaid salary arrears accusing the county government of… Read more »
January 09
Kenya: Jobs Alert! 2,500 Nursing, Healthcare Posts Open for Kenyans in Saudi Arabia
Kenya is witnessing a significant breakthrough in international employment opportunities as 2,500 nursing and healthcare positions in Saudi Arabia have become available to… Read more »