Frequently Asked Questions

KLMIS, being a website for the Ministry in charge of national labour matters, is expected to consolidate labour market-related information in the country, ranging from skill development (training) to employment, labour relations and Social Security of the work force. The Ministry, in generating content for this website, works closely with all stakeholders. Various links to other relevant sites have been provided for more detailed information on some key areas.

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Yes. KLMIS is useful to many stakeholders- including those who are already employed. It gives them useful information about career advancement as well as benefits to workers given by Government through various social protection programmes. Researchers interested in labour matters will also find information herein enlightening. Students, parents and trainers will be guided on career choices; and so will investors benefit from information highlighting various elements of national economy outlook; among other stakeholders.

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KLMIS is aimed at serving as a one-stop shop for all information pertaining to the labour market. It also provides an interactive platform for job seekers and employers, as well as other stakeholders, to interact.

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The Kenya Labour Market Information System ( KLMIS) is a Government of Kenya web site, through its Ministry of East Africa Community, Labour and Social Protection. The Ministry works closely with umbrella bodies representing workers such as COTU (Central Organization of Trade Unions) and Employers (such as Federation of Kenya Employers (FKE) and others.

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KLMIS is a web-based portal aimed at improving access to and quality of Labour Market Information (LMI) for informed decision-making by various labour market participants in Kenya. Copy link to this answer

To serve as a Labour Market Observatory/Intelligence/watchtower for the economy by providing timely, relevant, and reliable labour market information for optimal human resource planning, development, and utilization. Copy link to this answer

KLMIS provides a wide range of labour market data and insights to support informed decision-making. It offers information on occupations and sectors with the most current job vacancies, helping users understand where employment opportunities are most available. The system also highlights the most in-demand occupations and tracks trends in skills supply and demand. Additionally, KLMIS features a directory of accredited training institutions along with the programs they offer. Users can also access periodic labour market reports and publications, as well as career guidance tools and other labour market services. Copy link to this answer

It provides statistics on unemployment, job vacancies, labour supply and demand, sectoral employment and Key Labour Market Indicators. Copy link to this answer

KLMIS sources its data from a variety of reliable channels, including survey-based and administrative sources. These include national surveys such as Household Surveys, Manpower Surveys, the Population Census, and the Labour Force Survey (LFS) conducted by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS). It also utilizes administrative data from government institutions like the Ministry of Labour, Ministry of Education, the National Employment Authority (NEA), and the National Industrial Training Authority (NITA). Additionally, KLMIS incorporates administrative data from the private sector and employers, including employer returns and job vacancy statistics. Other sources include web-crawled data and special surveys such as World Bank STEP surveys and tracer studies. Copy link to this answer

Yes, KLMIS plays a crucial role in labour market planning by offering accurate and timely information on employment trends, skill shortages, and emerging labour demands. This helps policymakers, training institutions, and employers align education and training programs with current and projected market needs. Copy link to this answer

YES, KLMIS offers job seekers access to verified job opportunities, up-to-date labour market information, training options, and digital career guidance tools. These services help job seekers make informed employment and career development decisions. Copy link to this answer

Yes. KLMIS provides digital career guidance tools that assist users in exploring different occupations, understanding career pathways, and identifying training and employment options that align with their interests and abilities. Copy link to this answer

Key labour market indicators including Youth unemployment rate, Labour Force Participation Rate, Employment and unemployment rates, Most in demand occupations, Declining occupations, Emerging occupations, Top paying occupations, Top recruiting sectors, Skills demand and supply gaps. Copy link to this answer

KLMIS collects and publishes data related to job vacancies, occupational trends, skills demand and supply, employment projections, and education and training programs. This information is used to inform labour market policies and support public access to relevant opportunities. Copy link to this answer