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Over 400,000 Kenyan Children Trapped in Domestic Labour

An estimated 400,000 children across Kenya are currently trapped in domestic labor, facing systemic abuse and a complete denial of their basic

Soko Directory Team · Jun 16, 2026
Court Petition Targets NSSF Contribution Hike

By Robai Ludenyi The Consumers Federation of Kenya (COFEK) has moved to the High Court seeking urgent orders to stop

Soko Directory Team · Jun 16, 2026
The KSh 4.8 Trillion Question: What Kenya’s 2026/27 Budget Really Means for Your Pocket

A national budget can feel like a giant pile of numbers that belongs to economists, accountants and politicians. Yet the

Steve Biko Wafula · Jun 16, 2026
Legal Woes Deepen For Mombasa-Based Scribe Accused of Extortion

Rashid Bedzimba, the Kisauni Member of Parliament (MP) and former aide to then-Tourism Minister Najib Balala, is seeking legal redress

Soko Directory Team · Jun 15, 2026
TSC Clarifies Claims Of 46,000 Teacher Recruitment Drive, Issues Public Advisory

The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has issued a public warning over a fake recruitment notice that has been circulating widely

Getrude Mathayo · Jun 15, 2026
When the Numbers Don’t Add Up: How Kenya’s Dream Dam Hit a Sh15.5 Billion Wall

By Emmanuel Korir The Galana River has always promised more than it delivers. Running for nearly 400 kilometres through some

Soko Directory Team · Jun 15, 2026
Kenya’s Regulatory Creep Is Hollowing Out Kenya’s Bars And Restaurants

On any given morning, before the first customer walks through the door, a restaurant owner is already making difficult calculations.

Soko Directory Team · Jun 15, 2026
Kenya Is Educating Youth for Jobs It Is Not Funding

A budget that trains millions but starves the sectors that should absorb them is not a development plan; it is

Steve Biko Wafula · Jun 13, 2026
The Kenyan Youth Are Being Prepared For An Economy That Is Not Preparing For Them

Budget and jobs at a glance Indicator Latest figure Why it matters for youth 2026/27 national budget KSh 4.82 trillion

Steve Biko Wafula · Jun 13, 2026
NTSA Announces New Directive On eLogbooks And Existing Vehicle Logbooks

The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has issued a fresh directive regarding electronic logbooks (eLogbooks), clarifying that printed paper

Getrude Mathayo · Jun 12, 2026
Landing Gear Failure Sparks Travel Disruption As Plane Crash Lands At JKIA

By Robai Ludenyi Hundreds of travelers were left stranded at Moi International Airport in Mombasa after several flights destined for

Soko Directory Team · Jun 11, 2026
Education CS Announces New School Calendar Reforms Amid Rising School Unrest

Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has unveiled plans to overhaul the country’s academic calendar beginning next year, introducing equal-length school

Getrude Mathayo · Jun 10, 2026