The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) Act, 2013, as amended in 2021, introduced a new contribution structure that significantly affects both employers and employees. These amendments aim to enhance retirement benefits for Kenyan workers, align contributions with economic conditions, and ensure the fund’s sustainability. This article delves into the key changes, their impact on employers and employees, and the …

Kirinyaga County is mourning the loss of three junior secondary school pupils who died in a tragic road accident on Sunday, February 23. The children were riding on a motorcycle that collided head-on with a lorry at Gatugura along the Kutus-Kimunye road in Gichugu.   How the Accident Happened   According to Kirinyaga East Sub-County Police Commander Johnson Wachira, the …

  The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has announced that most of its employees will be either fired or placed on administrative leave by midnight on Sunday, marking a significant step in the Trump administration’s efforts to reduce government spending.   According to a statement on USAID’s website, approximately 1,600 employees based in the U.S. will be laid off …