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Mass layoffs as state freezes new contracts across 42 parastatals

The move forms part of President William Ruto’s most aggressive parastatal reforms to date.

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by MOSES OGADA

Realtime22 May 2025 - 04:55
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Chief of Staff Felix Koskei /Handout

The government has frozen all hiring and contract renewals across 42 state corporations marked for restructuring, leaving thousands of employees, including CEOs, facing uncertain future.

The move, confirmed through a memo from Chief of Staff Felix Koskei seen by the Star, forms part of President William Ruto’s most aggressive parastatal reforms to date.

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