Also known as: FKE
Employers' body that mediates labour disputes, surveys workplace trends, and voices business concerns on wage and tax policy in Kenya.
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… 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 actionThe Standard
… 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. …
Qualifications conference to shape future of skills, education and employabilityThe Standard
… 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. …
COTU dismisses Gachagua's push for rival labour bodyCitizen Digital
… 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 …
President Ruto increases salary for workers by 12%Citizen Digital
… 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 …
Employers reject calls for wage increase, urge 5% cap ahead of Labour DayFormer Education Cabinet Secretary Jacob Kaimenyi has called for universities to prioritise education quality over student numbers and integrate artificial intelligence into teaching, citing concerns over the mismatch between graduate training and employer skill requirements.
1 November 2026 · The Standard →
Former Education Cabinet Secretary Jacob Kaimenyi has called for universities to prioritise education quality over student numbers and integrate artificial intelligence into teaching, citing concerns over the mismatch between graduate training and employer skill requirements.
1 November 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya Pipeline Company has issued a statement responding to a formal strike notice from the Kenya Petroleum Oil Workers Union, affirming its commitment to resolving employee grievances through established legal mechanisms and structured dialogue, with ongoing discussions facilitated by the Federation of Kenya Employers.
10 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Kenya Universities Staff Union (KUSU) has issued a seven-day strike notice, with staff at public universities and constituent colleges set to down tools from October 2, 2026, over prolonged delays in concluding and implementing the 2025-2029 National Collective Bargaining Agreement. The union said the strike will proceed if the government and university employers fail to resolve outstanding labour disputes surrounding the agreement.
26 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 →