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[Read More](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/employees-right-to-disconnect) [Kenya](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/kenya) [Employment Law](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/employment-law) [Covid-19](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/covid-19) [Vaccinations](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/vaccinations) [IKM Advocates](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/author/ikm-advocates) ## [Why employers want mandatory COVID-19 jab](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/why-employers-want-mandatory-covid-19-jab) The second phase of the COVID-19 vaccination in Kenya is underway and available statistics show that approximately 3.34 Million doses of the vaccine have been administered so far.   [Read More](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/why-employers-want-mandatory-covid-19-jab) [Kenya](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/kenya) [Employment Law](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/employment-law) [Matthew Magare & Associates](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/author/matthew-magare-associates) ## [NHIF Amendment Bill 2021 – Reprieve To Employers](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/nhif-amendment-bill-2021-reprieve-to-employers) News sites have reported that MPs on 29th September 2021 passed the National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) Amendment Bill 2021 at the sitting of the committee of the whole house. 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