The Ministry of Labour has outlined its achievements, especially in job creation, as Kenyans marked the 61st Labour Day celebrations in Vihiga County.
Addressing the country, Labour Cabinet Secretary Dr Alfred Mutua said that 6.2 million jobs have so far been created by the government, with significant progress in the labour sector.
CS Mutua cited the creation of millions of jobs across key industries, with a majority of those employed in the public service.
According to Mutua, 1.89 million people have been employed in the public service, including over 128,000 teachers, 60,000 people in county governments, and 640,442 people in housing.
Other opportunities created by the Kenya Kwanza administration include 316,806 in the digital economy and 583,868 for Kazi Majuu.
He further noted that other opportunities were created in SMEs, the hotel sector, the Nyota programme, manufacturing, transport and communication.
“If we add all the jobs created in various sectors, we are talking about over 6.2 million jobs created by the government. Kweli mbele iko sawa,” said CS Mutua.
Other milestones he mentioned include the quick payment of pensions to retirees. The Labour Cabinet Secretary announced that the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) will start processing claims within 24 hours starting next year.
“From the day you retire, if you put your papers in within 7 days, you will get your first payment. We are moving so that next year it will be within 24 hours that you get your pension,” said CS Mutua.
