Labour Rights
The North West Health Department has appointed more than 1,700 community healthcare workers to permanent positions following a court order. This move comes after the National Education, Health and Allied Workers’ Union took legal action for nationwide permanency. While the department expresses satisfaction, some experienced workers feel overlooked due to qualification requirements.
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Saudi Arabia has announced a new minimum wage of 1,000 Saudi Riyals (about Ksh34,455) for all workers, including Kenyans, effective February 2026. This reform aims to protect foreign employees previously without official pay guarantees. The Kenyan Embassy in Riyadh has urged workers to verify compliance with their employers.