Also known as: FKE
Employers' representative body that conducts labour market surveys, reports on unemployment rates, and comments on business costs and wage policy in Kenya.
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The Standard
Companies that invest in developing women leaders are building a stronger pipeline of executives and board directors, according to a new Federation of Kenya Employers (FKE) survey. …
FKE: Investing in women leaders is good for businessThe Standard
… artificial intelligence and other technologies change how businesses operate, alter existing jobs and create new demands for workers.About 15.2 per cent of Kenyan youth aged 15 to 24 were unemployed in 2025, according to World Bank estimates, and the Federation of Kenya Employers …
Grades aren't enough: Schools push practical skills for the workplaceCapital News
… The Federation of Kenya Employers’ 2023 Skills Needs Survey, conducted across 521 enterprises, found that one in five employers struggled to fill vacancies requiring specialised skills, while more than 73 per cent reported investing in additional workplace training to bridge gaps …
Kenya’s AI skills gap: How universities are preparing the next generationCitizen Digital
… The Federation of Kenya Employers (FKE) estimates that unemployment among people aged 15 to 34 stands at 67 per cent, compared to the national unemployment rate of 12.7 per cent. …
From passion to paycheck: how Kenyan youth are turning hobbies into businessesCapital News
… The flawed May ruling had triggered conflicting guidance from the Law Society of Kenya, the Federation of Kenya Employers, and COTU Kenya on compliance. …
Court of Appeal voids own May ruling in NSSF Act case, cites ‘error on the face of recordThe Standard
… 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. …
Educating youths is not enough; strive to get them jobs as wellThe Standard
… 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 …
COFEK sues NSSF over enhanced contributions, seeks return to Sh200 deductionsCitizen Digital
… According to the Federation of Kenya Employers, unemployment in Kenya is at 12.7 per cent. …
Living or surviving? Young Kenyans decry the cost of adulthoodThe Standard
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. …
Employers raise concern over rising cost of doing businessCitizen Digital
… The Federation of Kenya Employers (FKE) has also announced it will file its objections on Monday, saying workers are already overtaxed. …
Lobby groups reject ‘punitive’ Finance Bill 2026, threaten protests and legal actionAccording to a Federation of Kenya Employers survey, companies that invest in developing women leaders build a stronger pipeline of executives and board directors, while women in such environments experience higher job retention and promotions for high-performing talent.
12 September 2026 · The Standard →
According to a Federation of Kenya Employers survey, companies that invest in developing women leaders build a stronger pipeline of executives and board directors, while women in such environments experience higher job retention and promotions for high-performing talent.
12 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenyan schools risk producing graduates with strong academic credentials but lacking practical workplace skills needed as technology changes job demands. About 15.2 per cent of Kenyan youth aged 15 to 24 were unemployed in 2025, and employers increasingly need workers who can adapt, communicate, and apply learning to real-world problems.
27 August 2026 · The Standard →
As 64 per cent of workers across five African countries, including Kenya, now use artificial intelligence in their jobs, Kenyan universities and TVET institutions face pressure to prepare graduates for an AI-driven economy and position Kenya as a regional technology hub developing rather than just consuming AI solutions.
14 August 2026 · Capital News →
Young Kenyans are increasingly monetizing hobbies like tailoring, fashion design, baking, and photography as sources of income, turning to entrepreneurship as formal employment struggles to keep pace with the growing workforce. According to the Federation of Kenya Employers, unemployment among people aged 15 to 34 stands at 67 per cent.
6 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Court of Appeal set aside its May 29, 2026 ruling on the NSSF Act, 2013 dispute, acknowledging it had determined an application that was no longer active—a spent stay request instead of a pending joinder application by the Kenya Export Floriculture, Horticulture and Allied Workers Union.
30 June 2026 · Capital News →
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.
18 June 2026 · The Standard →
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.
16 June 2026 · The Standard →
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.
15 June 2026 · The Standard →
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.
28 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Federation of Kenya Employers has raised concerns over the rising cost of doing business in the country.
22 May 2026 · The Standard →
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.
21 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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.
10 May 2026 · The Standard →
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.
6 May 2026 · The Standard →
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.
1 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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.
30 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →