The Kenyan Diaspora in the Gulf States: 300,000-Strong Workforce in UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait and Oman — Conditions, Remittances and Reform
Approximately 300,000 Kenyans work in the Gulf states across construction, domestic work, hospitality and professional roles. A complete guide to conditions, reforms and remittances.
Kenya County Revenue Standoff 2026: How the Sh75.7 Billion PFM Act Block Is Holding Up Devolution Funds
Governors and the National Treasury are at loggerheads over Sh75.7 billion in conditional allocations that counties say they cannot access until the Public Finance Management Act is amended. The standoff is delaying county budgets, payroll, and key projects across the 47 devolved governments.
NSSF Phase 4 from February 2026: What the New Contribution Rates Mean for Diaspora Workers, Employers, and Returnees
Phase 4 of the NSSF Act took effect on 1 February 2026, raising the upper limit to KSh 108,000 and the maximum monthly contribution to KSh 6,480 per side. Here is what diaspora workers, employers of Kenyans at home, and returnees need to do now.
Occupational Safety and Health in Kenya: Laws, Enforcement, and the Hidden Crisis of Workplace Injuries
Occupational safety and health represents a hidden crisis in Kenya, with thousands of workers suffering preventable injuries, illnesses, and deaths in workplaces across all sectors of the economy each...
Trade Unions in Kenya: The History, Power, and Modern Challenges of Organized Labor
Trade unions have been central to the struggle for worker rights and social justice in Kenya since the colonial era, evolving from underground resistance organizations into powerful institutions capab...
The Gig Economy in Kenya: Ride-Hailing, Freelancing, and the Regulatory Debate Over Worker Rights
The gig economy has fundamentally altered the landscape of work and employment in Kenya, creating flexible earning opportunities for millions while raising urgent questions about worker protection, pl...
How to Apply for a Digital Nomad Visa and Work Remotely from Kenya
Kenya is rapidly becoming one of Africa's top destinations for digital nomads and remote workers, offering a vibrant tech ecosystem, affordable living costs, and stunning natural beauty. While Kenya d...