Ministry of Labour and Social Protection

Ministry of Labour and Social Protection — certifies informal sector workers and manages cash transfer programmes including Inua Jamii, currently operating skills certification initiative.

2026-04-242026-09-21

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May 2026
22 MayCitizen Digital
… Kipchumba also criticized delays by government ministries, particularly the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection, in developing the regulations and policy frameworks required to operationalize the law. …
Executive faulted over delayed implementation of PWD Act 2025, one year on
3 MayThe Standard
… ned about the welfare of the affected employees, whose livelihoods depend on the timely and full settlement of their earnings.''As per now, settlement of the terminal remains outstanding and the Authority in collaboration with TTWU and the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection …
EPZA assures workers of negotiations over terminal dues
April 2026
26 AprThe Standard
… retary Salim Mvurya, will oversee the process.The committee draws members from the State Department for Youth Affairs, the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), the Ministry of Interior and National Administration and the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection …
Government ends 14-year wait for youth representation
24 AprCitizen Digital
… The committee brings together representatives from key government institutions, including the State Department for Youth Affairs, the Ministry of Interior and National Administration, and the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection. …
National Youth Council set to reboot with 2026 elections, targets unemployment crisis

Society

KNCHR urges intervention as nurses' strike disrupts health services

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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 →

Saturday 5 September

KNCHR urges intervention as nurses' strike disrupts health services
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 →

Friday 4 September

KNCHR warns nurses' strike poses human rights crisis
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 →
State to certify 3,727 informal sector workers on skills
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 →

Wednesday 5 August

Government releases Ksh.2.4 billion for Inua Jamii June transfers
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 →
Government releases 2.43 billion shillings for June cash transfers
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 →

Thursday 23 July

Nurses threaten nationwide strike from July 29
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 →

Wednesday 1 July

Gen Z teachers could help solve Kenya's literacy crisis
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 →

Tuesday 2 June

Kenya to disburse NYOTA youth business grants by June 30
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 →

Monday 1 June

Kenya's older persons cash transfer operated without law for over decade
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 →

Monday 25 May

Disability leaders criticise Executive for delaying PWD Act implementation
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 →

Friday 22 May

PWD Act 2025 implementation delayed, legislative leaders criticize Executive
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 →

Sunday 3 May

EPZA assures workers of negotiations over terminal dues
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 →

Sunday 26 April

Kenya holds first National Youth Council elections in 14 years
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 →

Friday 24 April

National Youth Council plans 2026 elections, tackles youth joblessness
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 →