Business
Over 1,400 agencies now using government e-procurement system
National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has made it clear that no public office will be allowed to procure goods or services outside the system.
government
News
Government plans digital system to ease access to certificates
Public Service CS Ruku explained that the intention is to have a central system where fingerprints and personal data are securely stored, reducing repetitive procedures for citizens.
News
Engineers push for 10,000 jobs in petition to State
The petition outlined sector-specific job creation proposals, including 1,500 positions in the road sector through proper deployment of resident engineers, 2,000 in the energy sector if local companies are prioritised, and 4,000 in the affordable housing programme.
Global Affairs
South Africa unemployment hits 33.2%, coalition Government faces job crisis
The unemployment rate climbed to 33.2% in April-June, up from 32.9% in the previous quarter, keeping the country among the highest globally in terms of joblessness.
News
Government pushes new road tolling policy to boost infrastructure funding
CS Chirchir said public participation had been conducted and Kenyans called for accountability in managing toll revenues, the system chosen, and the procurement of toll operators.
Education and Career
No buses before 6am or after 6pm, Government tells schools
To tighten oversight, county directors of education have been instructed to heighten vigilance and crack down on non-compliant schools and bus operators
News
20,000 intern teachers to be hired permanently in January, says Mbadi
Mbadi confirmed that despite the absence of a specific allocation in the 2025/26 financial year, the government will ensure the interns are absorbed once their contracts end in December.
News
New bill seeks to compel employers to set up whistleblower systems
The Bill lays out responsibilities for government bodies and private entities to create and maintain documented procedures for handling reports made by employees or third parties.