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… Artlibert Makori of the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection said the country is working on stronger labour inspection, social protection, responsible business conduct and access to justice.He said Kenya is also strengthening bilateral labour agreements with destination count …
Modern slavery affects 269,000 in Kenya, forum hearsCitizen Digital
… nst modern slavery By Citizen Reporter October 06, 2026 05:25 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Artlibert Makori, Assistant Labour Commissioner, Child Labour Division, Ministry of Labour and Social Protection …
Nairobi hosts global forum seeking stronger action against modern slaveryThe Standard
… So, we are done with it,” Motari said.Motari acknowledged that the bill, which has faced hurdles since the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection conducted public participation in May 2024, was long overdue.“Actually, President William Ruto had initially planned to assent to th …
Government says Older Persons Bill 2024 to be enacted before 2027Citizen Digital
… al Union of Nurses and Midwives (KNUNM) and other health worker unions to continue pursuing their demands through meaningful negotiations while ensuring the provision of essential and emergency services.The Commission further called on the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection …
KNCHR calls for urgent action as nurses’ strike disrupts health servicesThe Standard
… The commission further called on the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection, the Ministry of Health and the Council of Governors to facilitate structured, good-faith negotiations and broker a time-bound resolution to the dispute. …
KNCHR declares nurses' strike a human rights crisis as maternal deaths riseThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeThe Ministry of Labour and Social Protection’s State Department for Labour and Skills Development will on Monday certify 3,727 informal sector workers under the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) initiative at the National Industrial Training Authority (NITA), A …
State to certify 3,727 informal workers in skills driveCapital News
… In a statement on Tuesday, the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection said the funds will be disbursed to 1,213,156 beneficiaries, comprising older persons and persons living with severe disabilities enrolled in the government’s flagship social protection programme. …
Government Releases Ksh.2.4 Billion for Inua Jamii June Cash TransfersCitizen Digital
… The Ministry of Labour and Social Protection said the funds will benefit 1,213,156 older persons and people living with severe disabilities enrolled in the programme. …
Government releases Ksh.2.43 billion for June Inua Jamii cash transfersThe Standard
… n accused the Ministry of Health, the Public Service Commission (PSC), the Council of Governors (CoG), the Ministry of Public Service, Human Capital Development and Special Programmes, the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) and the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection …
Why nurses are threatening a nationwide strike from July 29The Standard
… The Ministry of Labour and Social Protection is finalising Kenya's National Volunteerism Policy 2026, positioning the country to harness its growing volunteer movement. …
Why Gen Zs are champions of foundational learningAn estimated 269,000 people in Kenya live in modern slavery according to figures presented at the 2026 Freedom from Slavery Global Forum in Nairobi, with the Global Slavery Index 2023 putting the rate at five in every 1,000 people. Kenya's National Council on Children's Services separately estimates about 17,500 Kenyans are trafficked annually, roughly half of them likely to be minors.
7 October 2026 · The Standard →
An estimated 269,000 people in Kenya live in modern slavery according to figures presented at the 2026 Freedom from Slavery Global Forum in Nairobi, with the Global Slavery Index 2023 putting the rate at five in every 1,000 people. Kenya's National Council on Children's Services separately estimates about 17,500 Kenyans are trafficked annually, roughly half of them likely to be minors.
7 October 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi is hosting the 2026 Freedom from Slavery Global Forum, bringing together governments, survivors, civil society, businesses, academics and international experts to strengthen action against exploitation and human trafficking. The two-day forum, convened by Free the Slaves, aims to turn discussions into practical commitments amid global concerns that an estimated 50 million people lived in conditions of modern slavery in 2021.
6 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The government assured senior citizens that the Older Persons Bill 2024, which guarantees rights under Article 57 of the Constitution, will be enacted before the 2027 general election. The Principal Secretary for Social Protection said the bill is with the Attorney General and Cabinet for review before parliamentary presentation, after delays caused by overlapping provisions with the Social Protection Act.
3 October 2026 · The Standard →
The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights has called for urgent intervention to end the nationwide nurses' strike, warning that service disruption is putting patients' lives at risk. The Commission reported 79 deaths between August 31 and September 2, comprising eight maternal, 16 neonatal, and 55 perinatal deaths, though it stressed these figures must be independently verified.
5 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights has declared the 37-day nurses' strike a national public health and human rights crisis, citing a report of 79 deaths (8 maternal, 16 neonatal, 55 perinatal) between August 31 and September 2, and called for urgent government intervention to restore health services.
4 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Ministry of Labour and Social Protection will certify 3,727 informal sector workers under the Recognition of Prior Learning initiative on September 7, 2026, marking the largest single RPL graduating cohort to date. The World Bank-backed scheme seeks to formally integrate unaccredited artisans and technicians into the mainstream economy by verifying skills acquired through workplace experience.
4 September 2026 · The Standard →
The government has released Ksh.2.426 billion to facilitate payments under the June 2026 cycle of the Inua Jamii Cash Transfer Programme, benefiting more than 1.2 million vulnerable Kenyans. Each beneficiary receives a standard Ksh.2,000 monthly stipend, with payments commencing on August 3, 2026.
5 August 2026 · Capital News →
The government has released Ksh.2.426 billion to support June 2026 payments under the Inua Jamii Cash Transfer Programme, benefiting 1,213,156 older persons and people living with severe disabilities. Payments began on August 3, 2026, with each beneficiary receiving Ksh.2,000.
5 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Kenya National Union of Nurses and Midwives issued a seven-day strike notice on July 23, threatening to withdraw services nationwide from July 29 unless national and county governments resolve long-standing labour grievances including collective bargaining rights, delayed promotions, and absorption of UHC workers into permanent terms.
23 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya has nearly half a million Gen Z teachers, teacher trainees, or education students—roughly matching the five million learners struggling with foundational literacy. A pilot program trained 115 teacher trainees to support over 1,400 learners across 73 villages in Kakamega and Machakos counties, achieving a 67.1% improvement in reading levels within 15 days.
1 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Government of Kenya, in partnership with the World Bank, has announced the second tranche of start-up capital under the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) project will be disbursed by June 30, 2026. All beneficiaries will receive funds simultaneously, marking a shift from the earlier phased disbursement approach.
2 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Inua Jamii cash transfer programme, which has disbursed monthly stipends to older persons, orphans, and persons with disabilities since 2013, operated for more than a decade without specific legislative backing. The Social Protection Act No. 12 of 2025, which took effect in August 2025, now formally anchors the programme, addressing risks identified by an ILO review in 2022.
1 June 2026 · The Standard →
Persons living with Disabilities have faulted the Executive for failing to operationalise the Persons with Disabilities Act, 2025, one year after President Ruto signed it into law, citing lack of political goodwill, delayed regulations and weak policy prioritisation as reasons for unimplemented provisions.
25 May 2026 · The Standard →
PWD legislative leaders have criticized the Executive for slow implementation of the Persons with Disabilities Act 2025, which President William Ruto assented to last year. The Act aimed to promote inclusion, accessibility, and socio-economic empowerment for persons with disabilities, but benefits remain unrealized due to delayed operationalization.
22 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Export Processing Zone Authority has assured more than 3,000 workers suspended after Hela Intimates closed operations at its Athi River facility that the government is negotiating with the company to settle outstanding terminal dues and March 2026 salaries, which have been confirmed as committed by the company's management.
3 May 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya will conduct National Youth Council elections from July 5 to 27, the first in 14 years, ending a representation gap for youth. The elections will involve 8,700 ward-level delegates who will progressively elect representatives up to the national level, where 580 constituency delegates will choose eight council members.
26 April 2026 · The Standard →
The National Youth Council is preparing for its first elections since 2019, with CEO Gloria Wawira emphasising a renewed focus on youth representation and employment. The Council aims to bridge young people and job opportunities, including the government's Kazi Majuu programme, through tools like the Youth Passport, while promoting participation in the upcoming elections.
24 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →