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Kenya - Social security (general standards) - Law, Act

National Social Security Fund Act, 2013 (No. 45 of 2013). -

Adoption: 2013-12-24 | Date of entry into force: 2014-01-10 | KEN-2013-L-97350

An Act of Parliament to establish a National Social Security Fund, to provide for contributions to and the payment of benefits out of the Fund; and for matters connected therewith and incidental thereto.

Kenya - Social security (general standards) - Law, Act

Social Assistance Act, 2013 (No. 24 of 2013). -

Adoption: 2013-01-14 | Date of entry into force: 2013-01-25 | KEN-2013-L-97356

An Act of Parliament to give effect to Article 43(1)(e) of the Constitution; to establish the National Social Assistance Authority; to provide for the rendering of social assistance to persons in need and for connected purposes.

Kenya - Social security (general standards) - Law, Act

Public Service Superannuation Scheme Act, 2012 (Cap. 190A) (No. 8 of 2012). -

Adoption: 2012-05-09 | KEN-2012-L-97354

An Act of Parliament to establish the Contributory Public Service Superannuation Scheme for providing retirement benefits to persons in the public service and for connected purposes.

Kenya - Social security (general standards) - Law, Act

Work Injury Benefits Act 2007 (Act No. 13 of 2007) (Cap. 236). -

Adoption: 2007 | Date of entry into force: 2008-06-02 | KEN-2007-L-77501

Part I - Preliminary
Part II - Obligations of Employer
Part III - Right to Compensation
Part IV - Reporting of Accidents
Part V - Compensation
Part VI - Occupational Diseases
Part VII - Medical Aid
Part VIII - Appeals
Part IX - Miscellaneous Provisions
SCHEDULES
First Schedule - Degree of Disablement
Second Schedule - Occupational Diseases
Third Schedule - Dependant's Compensation

Kenya - Social security (general standards) - Law, Act

The National Hospital Insurance Fund Act (Act No. 9 of 1998). -

Adoption: 1998-12-31 | KEN-1998-L-28290

Act establishes the National Hospital Insurance Fund. Specifies amounts of contributions by employers and regulates benefits. Further provisions pertain to formation of the Advisory Council, and relevant financial, administrative and legal regulations. Repeals The National Hospital Insurance Act (Cap. 255).

Kenya - Social security (general standards) - Law, Act

Retirement Benefits Act, 1997 (No. 3 of 1997) (Cap. 197). -

Adoption: 1997-08-22 | KEN-1997-L-49541

Establishes a Retirement Benefits Authority to supervise retirement benefits schemes. Retirement schemes must be registered with the Authority and shall be subject to inspection.

Kenya - Social security (general standards) - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Pensions (Amendment) Regulation, 1994 (L.N. No. 487 of 1994)

Adoption: 1994-12-05 | KEN-1994-R-40706

Kenya - Social security (general standards) - Law, Act

The Pensions (Increase) (Amendment) Act 1990. No. 3.

Adoption: 1990-05-11 | Date of entry into force: 1990-07-01 | KEN-1990-L-20751

Amends the Pensions (Increase) Act to increase certain pensions and replaces the Second Schedule thereto.

Kenya - Social security (general standards) - Law, Act

Statute Law (Miscellaneous Amendments) Act, 1987 (No. 22 of 1987).

Adoption: 1987-12-30 | Date of entry into force: 1987-12-31 | KEN-1987-L-49701

Miscellaneous amendments to, inter alia, the Penal Code and the Workmen's Compensation Act (Cap. 236).

Kenya - Social security (general standards) - Law, Act

Pensions (Increase) Act (Cap. 190). -

Adoption: 1980 | Date of entry into force: 1956-07-01 | KEN-1980-L-28416

Act pertains to calculation of pension payments to individuals; includes relevant schedules. Consolidates text from 1956 to 1980.

Kenya - Social security (general standards) - Law, Act

The Pensions (Amendment) Act (No. 10 of 1979)

Adoption: 1979-05-24 | KEN-1979-L-28415

Act amends the Pensions Act, Chapter 189. Broadens terminology "Service under the Government" to include service in Regional African Organizations. States regulations regarding pensions benefits forwarded to dependents upon the death of a civil officer.

Kenya - Social security (general standards) - Law, Act

The Pensions (Increase) (Amendment) Act (No. 4 of 1979)

Adoption: 1979-04-25 | KEN-1979-L-28417

Pursuant to The Pensions Act, Chapter 190, provides new rates for certain pensions.

Kenya - Social security (general standards) - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

The Employment (Medical Treatment) Rules, 1977 [L.N. No. 157]

Adoption: 1977-06-06 | KEN-1977-R-28308

Pursuant to the Employment Act (No. 2 of 1976), requires employer to bear medical expenses of employees injured on the job. Requires employers to make certain medicines available at workplace, and to provide a staff nurse if employees number over 100. Employer must bear transportation expenses to and from hospital if employee injured in workplace. Revokes prior rules of 1957.

Kenya - Social security (general standards) - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

The Workmen's Compensation (Compulsory Insurance) (Amendment) Order [L.N. No. 223]

Adoption: 1976-10-22 | KEN-1976-R-28420

Expands definition of persons employed to include part time workers for purposes of paragraph 3 of the Workmen's Compensation (Compulsory Insurance) Order, 1974.

Kenya - Social security (general standards) - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

The Workmen's Compensation (Compulsory Insurance) Order, 1974. [LN. No. 213].

Adoption: 1974-07-16 | KEN-1974-R-14920

Pursuant to The Workmen's Compensation Act, Chapter 236, requires certain employers, primarily common carriers and those in the construction trades to maintain adequate liability insurance.

Kenya - Social security (general standards) - Law, Act

The National Hospital Insurance (Amendment) Act (No. 4 of 1972)

Adoption: 1972-06-02 | KEN-1972-L-28398

Various amendments to the National Hospital Insurance Act, chapter 255. Allows for voluntary contributions, etc.

Kenya - Social security (general standards) - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

The National Hospital Insurance Act (Foreign Claims and Benefits) Regulations [L.N. No. 188]

Adoption: 1971-08-26 | KEN-1971-R-28296

Pursuant to the National Hospital Insurance Act, Chapter 255, allows that benefits be paid for treatment given in hospital outside Kenya.

Kenya - Social security (general standards) - Law, Act

The Pensions (Amendment) Act (No. 49 of 1968)

Adoption: 1968-10-11 | KEN-1968-L-28409

Various amendments, modifying calculation of pensions, adding teachers as eligible persons to receive pensions, etc.

Kenya - Social security (general standards) - Law, Act

The Workmen's Compensation (Amendment) Act. No. 10 of 1968.

Adoption: 1968-02-16 | KEN-1968-L-18448

Extends application of Act and increases payable benefits.

Kenya - Social security (general standards) - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

The National Hospital Insurance (Claims and Benefits) (Amendment) Regulations 1967 [L.N. No. 76]

Adoption: 1967-03-16 | KEN-1967-R-28295

Pursuant to the National Hospital Insurance Act, Chapter 255, states maximum daily rates recoverable by participants. Special rules for maternity cases.

Kenya - Social security (general standards) - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

The National Hospital Insurance (Voluntary Contributions) Regulations 1967 [L.N. No. 71]

Adoption: 1967-03-10 | KEN-1967-R-28294

Pursuant to the National Hospital Insurance Act, Chapter 255, prevents contributions to the fund by persons over 65. States contribution amounts.

Kenya - Social security (general standards) - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

The National Hospital Insurance (Claims and Benefits) Regulations, 1966 [L.N. No. 231]

Adoption: 1966-07-29 | KEN-1966-R-28399

Pursuant to The National Hospital Insurance Act 1966, specifices procedures for reimbursement of hospital expenses borne by claimant.

Kenya - Social security (general standards) - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

The Pensions (Amendment)(No.2) Regulations 1966 [L.N. No. 150]

Adoption: 1966-05-21 | KEN-1966-R-28413

Various changes to the Pensions Act, Chapter 189.

Kenya - Social security (general standards) - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

The Pensions (Amendment) Regulations, 1966 [L.N. No. 86]

Adoption: 1966-03-24 | KEN-1966-R-28414

Pursuant to the Pensions Act, Chapter 189, stipulates regulation does not apply to male officers appointed or transferred to the service of the government after 1st April 1966.

Kenya - Social security (general standards) - Law, Act

Widows' and Children's Pensions Act (Cap. 195). -

Adoption: 1965-11-24 | Date of entry into force: 1966-01-01 | KEN-1965-L-97355

An Act of Parliament to make provision for granting pensions to widows and children of deceased public officers; and for purposes incidental thereto and connected therewith.

Kenya - Social security (general standards) - Law, Act

The Widows' and Orphans' Pensions (Amendment) Act (No. 17 of 1964)

Adoption: 1964-10-19 | KEN-1964-L-28446

Act of Parliament to provide for new pension tables in respect of the Widows' and Orphans' Pensions Act.

Kenya - Social security (general standards) - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

The Pensions (Amendment) Regulations, 1964 [L.N. No. 261]

Adoption: 1964-08-11 | KEN-1964-R-28412

Various amendments to the Pensions Act, Chapter 189.

Kenya - Social security (general standards) - Miscellaneous (circular, directive, legal notice, instruction, etc.)

The Pensions Act (Chapter 189) Notification of pensionable offices [L.N. No. 79]

Adoption: 1964-03-10 | KEN-1964-M-28395

Specifies public officials entitled to pensions.

Kenya - Social security (general standards) - Miscellaneous (circular, directive, legal notice, instruction, etc.)

The Pensions Act (Chapter 189) Revocation of notification of pensionable offices [L.N. No. 80]

Adoption: 1964-03-10 | KEN-1964-M-28396

Revokes pension for certain offices.

Kenya - Social security (general standards) - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

The Pensions (Amendment)(No.2) Regulations, 1963 [L.N. No. 731]

Adoption: 1963-11-30 | KEN-1963-R-28411

Various amendments to the Pensions Ordinance, Chapter 189.

Kenya - Social security (general standards) - Miscellaneous (circular, directive, legal notice, instruction, etc.)

The Pensions Ordinance (Chapter 189) Revocation of notification of pensionable offices [L.N. No. 707]

Adoption: 1963-11-09 | KEN-1963-M-28393

Declares certain public offices ineligible for pensions.

Kenya - Social security (general standards) - Miscellaneous (circular, directive, legal notice, instruction, etc.)

The Pensions Ordinance (Chapter 189) Notification of pensionable offices [L.N. No. 706]

Adoption: 1963-11-09 | KEN-1963-M-28394

New schedule of pensionable offices.

Kenya - Social security (general standards) - Law, Act

The Widows' and Orphans' Pensions (Amendment) Ordinance (No.29 of 1963)

Adoption: 1963-08-22 | KEN-1963-L-28452

Amends Widows' and Orphans' Pension Ordinance, Chapter 192. Amendment expands definition of "Public Service" for purposes of the Act.

Kenya - Social security (general standards) - Law, Act

The Workmen's Compensation (Amendment) Ordinance (No. 17 of 1963)

Adoption: 1963-08-13 | KEN-1963-L-28453

Amends the Workmen's Compensation Ordinance. Modifies liability of employer for accidents occuring in the work place, expands judicial remedies for injured employees, changes provisions relating to awards and damages.

Kenya - Social security (general standards) - Law, Act

The Pensions (Amendment) Ordinance (No.13 of 1963)

Adoption: 1963-08-13 | KEN-1963-L-28454

Amends eligibility requirements of the Pension Ordinance of 1950.

Kenya - Social security (general standards) - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

The Kenya Local Government Officers' Superannuation Fund Rules, 1963 [L.N. No. 313]

Adoption: 1963-05-21 | KEN-1963-R-28510

Rules governing the management of the Kenya Local Government Officers' Superannuation Fund.

Kenya - Social security (general standards) - Miscellaneous (circular, directive, legal notice, instruction, etc.)

The Pensions Ordinance (Chapter 189) Revocation of notification of pensionable offices [L.N. No. 298]

Adoption: 1963-05-16 | KEN-1963-M-28336

Modification to Pensions Ordinance. Declares certain public offices no longer eligible for pensions.

Kenya - Social security (general standards) - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

The Pensions (Amendment) Regulations, 1963 [L.N. No. 241]

Adoption: 1963-04-03 | KEN-1963-R-28410

Makes minor changes to Pensions Ordinance, Chapter 189.

Kenya - Social security (general standards) - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

The Widows' and Orphans' Pensions Ordinance [L.N. No. 179]

Adoption: 1963-03-11 | KEN-1963-R-28337

Sets forth those public offices to which Act applies.

Kenya - Social security (general standards) - Law, Act

The Pensions (Amendment) Ordinance, 1962 (No. 26 of 1962)

Adoption: 1962-08-24 | KEN-1962-L-28457

Amends various aspects of the Pension Ordinance of 1950.

Kenya - Social security (general standards) - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

The Workmen's Compensation (Medical Aid Fees and Charges) Regulations, 1962 [L.N. No. 385]

Adoption: 1962-07-11 | KEN-1962-R-28419

Pursuant to the Workmen's Compensation Ordinance (Chapter 119), sets forth schedules of fees and charges payable for medical aid.

Kenya - Social security (general standards) - Law, Act

The Widows' and Orphans' Pension (Amendment) Ordinance 1961 (No. 8 of 1961)

Adoption: 1961-07-15 | KEN-1961-L-28459

Amends Widows' and Orphans' Pension Ordinance. Expands definition of pensionable age, modifies contribution scheme, and grants various contributors exemptions.

Kenya - Social security (general standards) - Law, Act

Pensions Act (Cap. 189). -

Adoption: 1950 | Date of entry into force: 1946-01-01 | Date of partial entry into force: 1942-05-08 | KEN-1950-L-49537

Provides a pension scheme for public servants. Revised through Act 20 of 1985.

Kenya - Social security (general standards) - Law, Act

The Workmen's Compensation Act (Chapter 236) [consolidated version]

Adoption: 1949 | Date of entry into force: 1949-10-01 | KEN-1949-L-28418

Part I of Act defines relevant terms and application. Part II covers the employer's liability for compensation for death or incapacity resulting from accident, compensation in fatal cases, total, partial and temporary incapacity, method of calculating earnings, persons entitled to compensation and the distribution thereof. This part also covers notice requirements, medical examinations and dispute resolution procedures, as well as insurance requirements, provisions in case of a bankrupt employer, and specific provisions for seafarers and workers employed by contractors. Part III states rates for compensation of medical expenses and Part IV prescribes compensation for occupational diseases. Consolidates text from 1949 to 1970.

Kenya - Social security (general standards) - Law, Act

Widows' and Orphans' Pensions Act (Cap. 192). -

Adoption: 1921-03-15 | KEN-1921-L-97372