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  Labour and Social Protection Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua has announced 600 job openings for motorcycle riders in Dubai. In an update on December 5, Mutua revealed that officials from a UAE-based company will visit Kenya to conduct interviews and hire riders for the positions. The requirements for candidates include a valid Kenyan passport or proof of an ongoing eCitizen application, a current Certificate of Good Conduct or proof of an eCitizen application, and a valid rider’s license. While prior experience is not mandatory, Mutua noted that it would be an added advantage for applicants. Successful candidates will undergo a four-month
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  The Labour and Social Protection Ministry has announced an urgent recruitment drive by a Saudi Arabian Human Resource team seeking to hire 500 nannies from Kenya. The team will conduct interviews in Nairobi, looking to fill positions for female candidates with at least one year of child care experience. The recruitment is specifically for nannies, not housemaids, and involves child-focused duties only. Successful candidates will assist children with mobility, help with feeding and bathing, supervise homework, and introduce children to the English language. Qualifications and Requirements Interested candidates must meet several qualifications and requirements to apply. These include holding a
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  The Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) has ordered the immediate quarantine of Flurasted 500 (5-Fluorouracil) Injection, Batch No. HHP24017, which is used in cancer treatment. This action follows complaints regarding the drug’s appearance. In a statement issued on Thursday, December 5, PPB explained that the quarantine order was prompted by concerns over the visual quality of the batch. “The Pharmacy and Poisons Board has ordered the quarantine of Flurasted 500 (5-Fluorouracil) Injection, Batch No. HHP24017, manufactured by Halsted Pharma Private Limited, India,” the statement confirmed. PPB CEO Fred Siyoi directed all pharmaceutical outlets and healthcare facilities to immediately quarantine the
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  Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has revealed plans to review the Pay-As-You-Earn (PAYE) tax, aiming to ease the financial strain on Kenyan workers. Speaking at the launch of the 2024 FinAcess Survey, Mbadi acknowledged that high salary taxes remain a major challenge, with 8% of employees’ salaries currently going toward taxes. “We have listened to the public. Despite inflation dropping to a 17-year low, the shilling strengthening against major currencies, and the economy growing above the Sub-Saharan Africa average, people still say they have no money,” Mbadi said, highlighting the need for tax relief. CS Mbadi attributed the high taxes
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  The Crime Journalists Association of Kenya (CJAK) has strongly condemned what they say is escalating harassment, threats, and violence meted out against journalists by police officers, as witnessed on Thursday at the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) headquarters. During the incident, several journalists from top media houses in Kenya were at the DCI headquarters along
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  At least 4,282 people have died in road accidents reported this year, compared to 4,090 deaths during the same period in 2023. This marks an increase of 192 lives lost due to road carnage, according to the latest statistics. “These are not just numbers; these are human lives severely impacted by road accidents,” said Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja. He noted that road traffic accidents remain the leading cause of injuries and fatalities in Kenya, and most of these accidents are caused by preventable human factors such as non-compliance with traffic rules and regulations. Kanja highlighted that road traffic
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  The Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) has published a report revealing the monthly income distribution for employed Kenyans. The 2023 Statistical Abstract Report highlights that most employed Kenyans earned between Kes. 50,000 and Kes. 99,999, with 1,426,245 employees in this salary range. Of these, 908,004 were male and 518,242 were female. The second most common salary range was Kes. 30,000 to Kes. 49,999, where 1,012,500 employees fell. Men again dominated this bracket, with 557,166 males compared to 455,334 females. A smaller group of 387,418 employees earned Kes. 100,000 or more, with 247,571 males and 139,847 females in this category.
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  NAIROBI, Kenya Dec 5-Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has affirmed that the government will be vindicated in the roll out of Taifa Care to ensure Universal Health Coverage despite the glaring challenges. During the 93rd graduation ceremony for the Kenya Medical Training College held at Kasarani, the Deputy President emphasized that the teething challenges in the Read More

  Ruto conveyed Hassan’s appointment and members of IPOA as well as the Commission on Administrative Justice (CAJ), and the National Gender and Equality Commission (NGEC) in a series of gazette notices on Thursday following parliamentary approval. Read More

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