St. Nicholas Schools in Nairobi is one of the city’s most prestigious private schools, renowned for its long-standing reputation and high educational standards. Established in 1976, St. Nicholas offers a robust curriculum, excellent facilities, and a strong focus on extracurricular activities. Located strategically, the school has different campuses dedicated to various learning stages: In this […]
By Dominic Kamonjo According to the International Labour Organization (ILO), over 2.7 million workers die each year as a result of work-related accidents and diseases. This translates to a daily count of nearly 7,400 workers per day. The ILO also estimates that 395 million workers worldwide sustained non-fatal work injuries as of November 2023. These staggering statistics […]
Njeri Wagacha, Partner at law firm, Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr (CDH) Kenya writes about the new era of employment in world without restrictive non-compete clauses Non-compete clauses have always been ingrained into job market. Although originally designed to protect employer interests, they restrict employees from seizing better opportunities in their industries. While these provisions are generally set […]
UPDATE: In a significant development for Kenya’s political landscape, the Kenyan government has declared Friday, 1st November, 2024, a public holiday to mark the swearing-in ceremony of the Deputy President-designate, Kithure Kindiki. This announcement, made in a Kenya Gazette notice on 31st October 2024, comes under the authority of the Public Holidays Act (Cap. 110) […]
Shelter Afrique Development Bank (ShafDB), a pan-African multilateral bank focused on housing and urban development, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Bourse Régionale des Valeurs Mobilières (BRVM), the regional stock exchange for the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU). The partnership aims to mobilize capital for affordable housing projects across Africa, […]
During a visit to Nairobi, Matt Brittin, Google’s President of EMEA, announced a $5.8 million commitment through Google.org to enhance AI and cybersecurity training across Nigeria, Kenya, and South Africa. This funding aims to provide essential AI skills to workers, educate teenagers about the ethical use of AI, empower non-profit leaders to leverage AI for […]
The Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) is intensifying its efforts to ensure compliance with its guidelines through ongoing monitoring and evaluation (M&E) visits to public institutions at both national and county government levels. These visits aim to assess the implementation of remuneration and benefits as directed by SRC circulars. To effectively manage the public wage […]
In a significant milestone, Safaricom PLC has been awarded the prestigious ISO 27701 Privacy Information Management System (PIMS) certification by the British Standards Institute (BSI). This achievement follows a comprehensive evaluation process, making Safaricom the highest certified organization in Kenya in terms of managing privacy information systems as a data controller or processor. The certification, […]
Female house ownership in Kenya reveals significant regional disparities, with higher rates of female-headed households in rural counties compared to urban areas. These disparities are rooted in cultural, economic, and social factors, which impact women’s access to property and financial independence. In this article, we explore the data on female-headed households, analyze the reasons behind […]
Woodcreek School, located along Kamiti Road in Kiambu County, is a prestigious private school offering an international curriculum to learners of different ages. The school follows the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) curriculum, preparing students for globally recognized qualifications. Known for its state-of-the-art facilities, diverse extracurricular activities, and a balanced approach to education, […]
