Civil society, trade unions enter pact to fight back political coalitions accused of frustrating Kenyans

Civil society, trade unions enter pact to fight back political coalitions accused of frustrating Kenyans

MAC, an umbrella body representing eight workers’ unions in Mombasa, will work with CCSNHR to jointly identify, review and update priority areas of collaboration based on emerging needs.

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It’s slugfest in Migori as rival factions of teachers’ union leaders go for each other’s jugular

It’s slugfest in Migori as rival factions of teachers’ union leaders go for each other’s jugular

The 2-6-3-3-3 education system, introduced in 2017, created Junior Secondary (Grades 7-9) as a distinct level. However, when Grade 7 learners joined in 2023, the government placed them in primary schools due to a lack of infrastructure and funding.

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Striking Postal Corporation of Kenya workers adamant they will not call off industrial action until their salary arrears are settled

Striking Postal Corporation of Kenya workers adamant they will not call off industrial action until their salary arrears are settled

The Communication Workers Union notified relevant authorities, including the Postmaster General, the Board of Directors, the Federation of Kenya Employers, and the Central Organisation of Trade Unions about its concerns, signalling its readiness to engage stakeholders to find a lasting solution.

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Education minister says Kenyan government will engage striking lecturers to resolve salaries dispute

Education minister says Kenyan government will engage striking lecturers to resolve salaries dispute

According to Ogamba, SRC has maintained that money owed to the lecturers was Ksh624 million instead of the Ksh7.9 billion as claimed by the universities Union, as part of the 2017-2021 and 2021-2025 Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs).

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