The Kenyan Diaspora in Saudi Arabia: Labour Migration, Remittances and Worker Protection
Saudi Arabia hosts the largest Kenyan diaspora in the Gulf, built largely on domestic and low-wage labour migration. This overview examines the numbers, the remittance flows that have surged in recent years, the recruitment system and the worker-protection challenges that shape the experience of Kenyans in the Kingdom.
Gikomba Market: Inside Nairobi's Engine of the Mitumba Trade
Gikomba is Nairobi's largest market and the wholesale heart of Kenya's mitumba second-hand clothing trade. This guide traces its history, scale, the livelihoods it sustains, its recurring fires and the policy debates over second-hand imports.
The Boda Boda Phenomenon: How Motorcycle Taxis Transformed Rural Transport and Created a Safety Crisis
The boda boda phenomenon has simultaneously been one of Kenya's most important economic developments and one of its most dangerous, creating employment and connectivity on an unprecedented scale while...
Child Labour in Kenya: Laws, Realities, and the Fight to Keep Children in School
Child labour remains one of Kenya's most pressing social challenges, trapping millions of children in cycles of poverty, denying them education and healthy development, and undermining the country's h...
Employment Law in Kenya: Worker Rights, Employer Obligations, and Everything the Labour Laws Cover
Kenya's employment law framework provides comprehensive protections for workers while establishing clear obligations for employers across every aspect of the employment relationship. From hiring and c...
Kenya's Informal Economy: The Jua Kali Sector That Powers 80% of Employment
Behind Kenya's official economic statistics lies a vast informal economy that employs over 80% of the workforce and touches virtually every aspect of daily life. From the Jua Kali artisans forging met...
How to Apply for the Kenya National Youth Service (NYS) Recruitment
The National Youth Service (NYS) offers Kenyan youth a unique opportunity to gain vocational skills, work experience, and personal development through a structured training and national service progra...
How to Start a Talent Management and Recruitment Agency in Kenya
The recruitment and talent management industry in Kenya offers profitable business opportunities for professionals who understand the labor market and can connect the right talent with the right oppor...
Understanding Kenyan Labor Laws: Employee Rights, Contracts, and Dispute Resolution
Understanding Kenyan labor laws is essential for both employers and employees to ensure compliance with statutory requirements and protection of workplace rights. The Employment Act 2007 establishes m...