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Topic: Worker

Health workers threaten nationwide strike over delayed UHC staff confirmation

By Stecy Atieno   2026-07-15 12:19:54

Health workers have threatened a nationwide strike from Monday unless county governments immediately confirm more than 7,400 Universal Health Coverage staff to permanent and pensionable terms.

When technology becomes the social worker

By Maryann Muganda   2026-07-14 17:19:11

From welfare payments and health records to national identity systems, technology is steadily becoming part of how citizens access public services.

County workers' pension at risk in Sh2 billion Lapfund real estate mess

By Macharia Kamau   2026-07-13 22:20:59

The Auditor General has flagged irregular contract changes and project delays that risk the loss of Sh2 billion at the Local Authorities Provident Fund (Lapfund).

Survival: Why more workers are turning to affordable digital salary advances

By Nanjinia Wamuswa   2026-07-13 13:18:19

More Kenyan workers are turning to digital salary advance platforms to manage financial pressures, as demand grows for quick, affordable and structured access to emergency funds.

Gaza aid worker killed moments before World Cup screening he organised

By Molly Chebet   2026-07-09 14:39:52

Relatives described al-Wahidi as a respected community leader and gifted public speaker who dedicated his life to helping vulnerable families.

Workers face old age poverty as employers default pension

By Macharia Kamau   2026-07-09 19:15:48

Companies battling tough economic times and government entities crippled by budgetary constraints increasingly reallocate employee pension deductions to cover immediate operational costs.