Also known as: Labour and Social Protection Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua · Dr Mutua · CS Alfred Mutua · Dr. Alfred Mutua · Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua · former Machakos Governor Alfred Mutua · Labour Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua
Labour and Social Protection Cabinet Secretary who holds a Private Pilot Licence and faced scrutiny over recruitment of Kenyans to Russia.
… , Principal Secretaries, ambassadors, governors led by Lamu County Governor Issa Timamy and other senior government officials, as well as regional leaders and other dignitaries.Among those present are Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, Labour Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua …
… The conference has also attracted participation from Kenyan government and institutional officials, including Labour Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua, Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Principal Secretary Roselyne Njogu, Health Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni and Kenya’s Director of Nu …
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, Labour Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua and Attorney General Dorcas Oduor have come under scrutiny after failing to appear before the Senate over the recruitment of Kenyan nationals into the Russian Army and the detention of Kenyans in Ukra …
… Adding a potent twist to the contest, speculation is rife that Labour Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua, who served two terms as Machakos Governor is warming up for a Senate run through his Maendeleo Chap Chap party. …
NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 26 — Labour and Social Protection Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua has launched a flying vlog, taking viewers aboard a solo flight from Nairobi to Malindi while revealing that a childhood dream of flying has since earned him a Private Pilot Licence (PPL) and mor …
Vision 2060, healthcare human resource inseparable, says CS Mutua By Citizen Reporter August 19, 2026 09:54 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua has called for gr …
Wavinya Ndeti slams Mutua after inspection of Machakos People’s Park By Roy Ouma August 19, 2026 08:46 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Machakos County Governor Wavinya Ndeti has hit back a …
… The standoff emerges at a time when the government has stepped up enforcement of the newly gazetted minimum wage, with Labour Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua warning that employers who fail to comply with the law will face inspections and possible sanctions.
Kenya's government has pledged to enact the Older Persons Bill, 2024, by the end of 2027 to address gaps in healthcare, income security and social protection as the nation confronts a rapidly ageing population. The Principal Secretary for Social Protection and Senior Citizen Affairs said the legislation would provide a stronger framework for protecting the rights and welfare of older persons.
Kenya's government has pledged to enact the Older Persons Bill, 2024, by the end of 2027 to address gaps in healthcare, income security and social protection as the nation confronts a rapidly ageing population. The Principal Secretary for Social Protection and Senior Citizen Affairs said the legislation would provide a stronger framework for protecting the rights and welfare of older persons.
President William Ruto presided over a groundbreaking ceremony in Lamu on Wednesday for a Sh2.2 trillion oil refinery led by the Dangote Group, which is expected to reshape Kenya's petroleum sector and make it a regional fuel-processing hub. Regional leaders including Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni, Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali, and Togo's President Jean-Lucien Savi de Tové attended the event.
The Protective Guards Association of Kenya claims security guards have been sidelined from consultative meetings on sector reforms ordered by President William Ruto, following his August 2026 directive for the Interior Ministry to address grievances and produce a report within 60 days.
More than 300 Kenyan nurses will attend the 2026 KNAA National Nursing Conference in Maryland on September 17–19, the association's largest gathering to date. The three-day event will feature professional development, leadership engagement and networking, with sessions covering mental health, HIV treatment, nurse entrepreneurship, and other healthcare topics.
Prime Cabinet Secretary Mudavadi, Labour Cabinet Secretary Mutua, and Attorney General Oduor have come under scrutiny after failing to appear before the Senate to address the recruitment of Kenyan nationals into the Russian Army and detention of Kenyans in Ukrainian prisons.
Machakos County faces a competitive senate race as at least ten aspirants have expressed interest in unseating incumbent Agnes Kavindu Muthama, who won her seat in a 2021 by-election and successfully defended it in 2022 on a Wiper ticket. The challengers include county officials, lawyers, and a businessman, with speculation that former governor Alfred Mutua may enter the race through his Maendeleo Chap Chap party.
Labour and Social Protection Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua has launched a flying vlog, taking viewers aboard a solo flight from Nairobi to Malindi. Mutua holds a Private Pilot Licence and has more than 300 flying hours; he plans to release episodes on Thursdays and Saturdays.
Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua told over 700 health graduates at Nairobi Women Hospital College that Kenya must prepare beyond Vision 2030 towards 2060, emphasizing that healthcare and a skilled health workforce are key pillars for achieving the nation's long-term development ambitions.
Machakos County Governor Wavinya Ndeti has rejected accusations from her predecessor and Cabinet Minister Alfred Mutua that her administration has failed to maintain the Machakos People's Park, arguing that previous administrations allocated billions yet left many sectors underdeveloped. She says her four years in office have delivered tangible benefits to residents including the establishment of the Machakos Youth Service.
The Railway Allied Workers Union has threatened industrial action to paralyse train services, including the Standard Gauge Railway, unless Kenya Railways addresses years of poor pay, deteriorating working conditions, and labour grievances. Union Secretary General Erick Tirop accused the Managing Director of neglecting employee welfare while prioritising infrastructure development.
President Ruto criticised opposition leaders for opposing his development projects and announced that Ksh 10.6 billion has been earmarked for the Thwake Dam, with completion targeted for April 2027.
During a Kitui County tour, Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua likened President William Ruto to football superstars Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé, praising his leadership style and development record. The President was inspecting infrastructure and economic empowerment projects in the Ukambani region.
President William Ruto told a congregation in Kitui that tribal politics and bad alliances have derailed the country's progress, assuring that no region will be left behind. He announced that Kenya has acquired Sh10.6 billion for the completion of Thwake Dam, set for commissioning in April 2027.
President William Ruto coordinated the second tranche of the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) funds programme using a newsroom-style format, directing his Cabinet and senior officials from Ulinzi Complex in Nairobi as they reported on fund disbursements across Kenya.
The Central Organisation of Trade Unions has rejected the Labour and Social Protection Cabinet Secretary's recent wage gazette notice, arguing it published only a minimum wage increase rather than the 12 per cent general wage increase that President William Ruto announced. Cotu Secretary General Francis Atwoli said the two are distinct interventions, with a general increase benefiting all workers across the wage structure while a minimum wage increase applies only to those earning the statutory minimum.
Hundreds of African nationals from countries including Kenya, Ghana, South Sudan, and Uganda have been confirmed killed while serving in the Russian Armed Forces during the Ukraine war, according to the 'I Want to Live Project' monitoring initiative. International investigators describe this as part of an organized recruitment network that exploits African youth unemployment and migration pressures to supply military manpower for Moscow.
Labour Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua has refuted claims linking him to illegal recruitment of Kenyans to fight in Russia's war in Ukraine, stating that people who went to Russia through his program were received by Kenya's ambassador and prepared for employment.
Labour Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua denied involvement in illegal recruitment of Kenyans to fight in Russia's war in Ukraine, stating that Kenyans who went to Russia through his program were vetted by Kenya's ambassador to Russia and are employed there.
Government officials, including Labour Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua, have been conducting meetings with Russian counterparts to arrange employment for Kenyans in Russia, despite reports of human trafficking and questions about the legality of recruitment efforts.
The Maendeleo Chap Chap Party has rejected proposals to dissolve and merge with the ruling United Democratic Alliance, instead choosing to remain an independent political outfit within the Kenya Kwanza Coalition. The party, led by Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua, will continue to support William Ruto's 2027 re-election bid without fielding its own presidential candidate.
The Senate Labour Committee met with Prime Cabinet Secretary Mudavadi and Cabinet Secretaries Murkomen and Mutua to discuss the welfare of Kenyans abroad.
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has criticized the government in a Labour Day statement, saying Kenyan workers have little to celebrate amid shrinking incomes, rising taxes, and economic deterioration. Gachagua positioned himself as an ally of workers facing heavy taxation, stagnant wages, and rising cost of living, linking their plight to the 2027 General Election.
President William Ruto will lead the nation in marking Labour Day celebrations in Vihiga County, with the government and stakeholders having completed logistical arrangements. Labour union leaders are pushing for wage increases to help workers cope with rising fuel and food prices.
As Kenya observes Labour Day, thousands of migrant workers face vulnerabilities, exploitation and death while seeking employment abroad, with hundreds suffering after being duped by recruitment agencies despite the government's Kazi Majuu labour export initiative.
Thousands of Kenyan migrant workers are suffering exploitation, abuse, and death overseas after being recruited through agencies or the government's Kazi Majuu labour export programme, with many lacking any redress for their vulnerabilities.
Kenya's 61st Labour Day celebrations are being held at Friends School Chavakali High in Vihiga County, marking the first time the event has been hosted outside Nairobi. The gathering includes senior government officials and is organised around the theme "Strengthening Local Production and Protecting Workers' Rights."