… According to the Federation of Kenya Employers, between 12 and 17 per cent of young Kenyans face unemployment, underemployment, or lack access to decent work opportunities. …
… ed "Clarification on the Status of NSSF Contributions" and bar the Fund from enforcing the directive to revert.The consumer lobby has sued the NSSF Board of Trustees, the Cabinet Secretary for Labour and Social Protection and the Attorney General.The Federation of Kenya Employers …
FKE executive director Jacqueline Mugo during the launch of the AI Xcelerate project in Nairobi, February 5, 2026. [Collins Oduor, Standard] Federation of Kenya Employers (FKE) has raised concerns over the rising cost of doing business in the country. …
… Representatives from employer bodies, including the Federation of Kenya Employers (FKE), industry associations, youth organisations and civil society groups will also participate in panel discussions and technical sessions. …
… However, the Federation of Kenya Employers has argued that adjustments should only apply to minimum wages in line with existing legal frameworks, deepening uncertainty among workers over their eligibility. …
… The announcement comes a day after the Federation of Kenya Employers rejected calls for a higher wage increase, urging the government to cap any adjustment at no more than five per cent.FKE warned that such a move would represent a significant policy shift requiring broad stakeho …
… PHOTO | COURTESY Audio By Vocalize As the country prepares to mark Labour Day, the Federation of Kenya Employers (FKE) has opposed a proposal to increase minimum wages, warning that such a move would represent a significant policy shift requiring broad stakeholder consultation an …
An opinion piece argues that while government cannot employ every graduate, it should be accountable for economic outcomes since it controls education policy, licensing, funding, and quality standards. The article contends that if the state invests billions in education, citizens should expect measurable improvements in graduate absorption into the economy, similar to expectations for roads and healthcare.
An opinion piece argues that while government cannot employ every graduate, it should be accountable for economic outcomes since it controls education policy, licensing, funding, and quality standards. The article contends that if the state invests billions in education, citizens should expect measurable improvements in graduate absorption into the economy, similar to expectations for roads and healthcare.
The Consumers Federation of Kenya has filed a constitutional petition seeking to halt enforcement of enhanced NSSF contribution rates, arguing the directive is unconstitutional and defies a Court of Appeal ruling. COFEK wants employers to revert to a flat monthly contribution of Sh200 pending the appeal hearing.
The Law Society of Kenya argues that scrutiny of court decisions is necessary for judicial accountability under the 2010 Constitution, but must be paired with judicial independence and high standards of integrity from judges.
Many young Kenyans face financial pressure to survive through side hustles and short-term jobs amid high unemployment, with youth unemployment at 67 per cent according to the Federation of Kenya Employers, while more than one million young people enter the labour market annually.
Civil society coalition Okoa Uchumi and other groups have rejected the Finance Bill 2026 as punitive, citing concerns over proposed increases in excise duty on mobile phones and proposals to grant the KRA access to citizens' personal data without consent. The groups are calling for Kenyans to reject the Bill and have threatened protests and legal action.
Kenya will host a National Qualifications Conference in Nairobi on May 12–14, 2026, bringing together policymakers, regulators, employers, academics, and development partners to reimagine how qualifications are defined and linked to employment. The event, organised by the Kenya National Qualifications Authority, reflects on over a decade of the Kenya National Qualifications Framework and aims to make the qualifications system more responsive to labour market needs.
The Central Organization of Trade Unions (COTU-K) has dismissed calls by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua to form a parallel labour organisation, describing the proposal as "reckless" and detrimental to workers' unity. Gachagua accused the labour movement of failing to defend workers' interests and specifically criticised union leader Francis Atwoli for aligning with the government instead of championing workers' welfare.
President William Ruto announced a 12 per cent increase in general wages and a 15 per cent rise in agricultural wages for Kenyan workers during Labour Day celebrations. The President also announced a new government-backed healthcare arrangement for teachers and public officers with zero co-payment.
The Federation of Kenya Employers has rejected calls for a minimum wage increase ahead of Labour Day, citing strain on businesses from global economic pressures and warning of implications for small and medium enterprises. The body is urging a cap of no more than 5 per cent on any wage increment and calling for tax relief and structural reforms to reduce business costs.