This archive report was first published on 19 October 2019.
On October 19, 2019, National Assembly Speaker Justin Muturi pointed to the private sector as a major contributor to Kenya's persistent job crisis.
Muturi cited the widespread use of contract employees by private companies as a key factor in the lack of permanent jobs available to Kenyans.
He argued that this practice allows companies to cut costs by avoiding the benefits and job security required by the Employment Act for permanent employees.
Furthermore, Muturi alleged that private entities often prefer to hire expatriates over Kenyan workers, despite claims that Kenyans are unable to create jobs.
He emphasized that this reliance on expatriates is unfair, as they are often paid higher salaries and receive better benefits than their Kenyan counterparts.
Muturi urged the need for urgent action to address this issue, warning that the private sector's practices may be exacerbating the country's unemployment problem.
