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Are women workers in Kenya given maternity leave? Female workers are entitled to 91 days or three months of fully paid maternity leave upon the birth of a child, with prior notice of at least seven days. However, the woman is not expected to forego her annual leave for availing this benefit. Learn more about the maternity leave policy in Kenya

1 February 2020 - 80% of the 500 recruiting agencies captured by the National Employment Authority in Kenya have been put on hold as they have not renewed their licenses. Moreover, longer paid training is mandated for Kenyans looking for employment opportunities abroad. These new developments are hindering Kenyans looking for mainly unskilled jobs in the Middle East. Take the Survey on Living and Working during the Covid-19 pandemic

Did you know that tax relief in Kenya is granted on a monthly basis? There are two types of tax relief: personal relief and insurance relief. The former represents the amount deducted from tax payable whereas the latter comprises of premiums paid for education policy, health policy or life insurance. Learn more about Taxes, Benefits, and Family in Kenya

Did you know that employers are mandated to provide proper healthcare for their employees during serious illness? But they can only provide this service if employees inform them about their condition beforehand. Know more about HIV/AIDS and Work

• Kenya’s tourism industry contributes to 10% of the total economic output and employs over 2 million people. However, between January and October, Kenya’s tourism sector lost approximately $1 billion in revenue due to Covid-19. Complete the Survey on Living and Working in Kenya during Coronavirus
• Kenya has one of the fastest-growing economies in Sub-Saharan Africa. In 2019, Kenya's economic growth averaged 5.7%. The stable macroeconomic environment has boosted Kenya’s economy. Learn about public sector wages in Kenya
• Kenya is the third-largest economy in Sub-Saharan Africa and is one of the most dominant economies in the East African Community. It contributes to more than 40% of the region's GDP. Find out salaries of different jobs in Kenya
• Kenya is the third biggest economy in Sub-Saharan Africa with its services sector making up 43.22% of the GDP. Find out the salaries of service sector jobs.