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Public Service Commission Act, No 10 of 2017. -

Adoption: 2017-04-12 | KEN-2017-L-109338

AN ACT of Parliament to make further provision as to the functions, powers and the administration of the Public Service Commission established under Article 233 of the Constitution; to give effect to Article 234 of the Constitution and for connected purposes.

Kenya - Specific categories of workers - Law, Act

Kenya Defence Forces (Amendment) Act, 2016 (No 44 of 2016). -

Adoption: 2016-12-30 | KEN-2016-L-104004

Kenya - Specific categories of workers - Law, Act

Mining Act, 2016 (No 12 of 2016). -

Adoption: 2016-05-13 | KEN-2016-L-103990

Kenya - Specific categories of workers - Law, Act

Public Service (Values and Principles) Act, 2015, No. 1A of 2015. -

Adoption: 2015-05-14 | Date of entry into force: 2015-06-04 | KEN-2015-L-101064

Kenya - Specific categories of workers - Law, Act

National Police Service (Amendment) Act, No 11 of 2014. -

Adoption: 2014-06-26 | Date of entry into force: 2014-07-16 | KEN-2014-L-97348

Kenya - Specific categories of workers - Law, Act

National Police Service Commission (Amendment) Act, No 3 of 2014. -

Adoption: 2014-04-01 | Date of entry into force: 2014-04-22 | KEN-2014-L-97345

Kenya - Specific categories of workers - Law, Act

Public Benefits Organizations Act, 2013 (No. 18 of 2013). -

Adoption: 2013-01-14 | KEN-2013-L-97352

An Act of Parliament to provide for the establishment and operation of public benefit organisations; to provide for their registration; to establish an administrative and regulatory framework within which public benefit organisations can conduct their affairs and for connected purposes.

Repeals the Non-Governmental Organisations Co-ordination Act, 1990.

Kenya - Specific categories of workers - Law, Act

Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Authority Act (No 13 of 2013). -

Adoption: 2013-01 | KEN-2013-L-94531

AN ACT of Parliament to provide for the consolidation of the laws on the regulation and promotion of agriculture generally, to provide for the establishment of the Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Authority, to make provision for the respective roles of the national and county governments in agriculture excluding livestock and related matters in furtherance of the relevant provisions of the Fourth Schedule to the Constitution and for connected purposes.

Repeals the following Acts:
(a) Agriculture Act;
(b) Suppression of Noxious Weeds Act;
(c) Grass Fires Act.

Kenya - Specific categories of workers - Law, Act

Kenya Defence Forces Act, 2012 (No 25 of 2012). -

Adoption: 2012-08-27 | Date of entry into force: 2012-09-17 | KEN-2012-L-94529

An Act of Parliament to provide for the functions, organization and administration of the Kenya Defence Forces pursuant to Articles 232 and 239(6) of the Constitution; to give effect to Article 241 and other relevant Articles of the Constitution, to provide for disciplinary matters, and for connected purposes.

Kenya - Specific categories of workers - Law, Act

Public Service Commission Act, 2012 (Act No. 4 of 2010). -

Adoption: 2012-07-24 | Date of entry into force: 2012-08-01 | KEN-2012-L-97353

An Act of Parliament to make further provisions as to the functions and powers, and the administration of the Public Service Commission established under Article 233 of the Constitution; the qualifications and procedures for the appointment of the chairperson, members and secretary of the Commission, and for connected purposes.

Kenya - Specific categories of workers - 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 - Specific categories of workers - Law, Act

National Police Service Commission Act (Cap. 185C). -

Adoption: 2011-09-30 | Date of entry into force: 2011-10-10 | KEN-2011-L-97346

Kenya - Specific categories of workers - Law, Act

National Police Service Act (Cap. 84). -

Adoption: 2011-08-27 | Date of entry into force: 2011-08-30 | KEN-2011-L-97347

Kenya - Specific categories of workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Regulation of Wages (Agricultural Industry)(Amendment) Order 2011 (L.N. No. 63). -

Adoption: 2011-06-10 | KEN-2011-R-89321

Made in accordance with section 46 of the Labour Institutions Act, 2007. Modifies the minimum wage in the agricultural sector.

Kenya - Specific categories of workers - Law, Act

Public Officers Ethics Act, 2003 (No. 4 of 2003) (Cap. 183). -

Adoption: 2003-04-30 | Date of entry into force: 2003-05-02 | KEN-2003-L-66179

Sets forth Code of Conduct for public servants. Divided into 6 parts. Part 1 (s. 1-4) contains preliminary provisions. Part 2 (s. 5-6) provides for specific codes of conduct and ethics; Part 3 for general code of conduct and ethics (s. 7-25). Part 4 (s. 26-34) regulates declarations of income, assets and liabilities. Part 5 (s. 35-39) deals with enforcement of code of conduct and ethics. Part 6 (s. 40-42) contains general provisions.

Kenya - Specific categories of workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Regulation of Wages (Agricultural Industry) (Amendment) Order, 2003 (Legal Notice No. 47).

Adoption: 2003-04-30 | KEN-2003-R-66605

Makes provision for basic minimum consolidated wages for different categories of workers in the agricultural industry.

Kenya - Specific categories of workers - Miscellaneous (circular, directive, legal notice, instruction, etc.)

Judicial Service Code of Conduct and Ethics, 2003 (Legal Notice No 50 of 2003).

Adoption: 2003 | KEN-2003-M-65660

Makes provisions for independence, integrity, impartiality, reporting responsibilities, disqualification, activities in which a judicial may engage, conflict of interests, prohibited conduct, professionalism and courtesy, public satatements and communication with the press, political activity, etc.

Kenya - Specific categories of workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Regulation of Wages (Agricultural Industry) (Amendment) Order 199 (Legal Notice No. 49).

Adoption: 1999-05-24 | Date of entry into force: 1999-05-01 | KEN-1999-R-55809

Determines wages of workers in the agricultural sector.

Kenya - Specific categories of workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Regulation of Wages (Protective Security Devices) Order, 1995 (L.N. No. 178).

Adoption: 1995-04-19 | Date of entry into force: 1995-05-01 | KEN-1995-R-41938

Sets forth minimum wage rates and comprehensive conditions of employment regulations for persons employed in security services. Inter alia, casual employees employed for more than 90 days in one year shall be confirmed to regular monthly terms of employment (s. 4); employees shall be entitled to a housing allowance if the employer does not provide free housing (s. 6).

Kenya - Specific categories of workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Regulation of Wages (Building and Construction Industry) Order, 1994 (L.N. No. 70 of 1994)

Adoption: 1994-03-01 | KEN-1994-R-37271

Various provisions relating to, inter alia, minimum wage, housing allowance, hours of work, annual leave, sick leave, maternity leave, termination of employment and protective clothing.

Kenya - Specific categories of workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Regulation of Wages (Agricultural Industry) (Amendment) Order, 1993 (L.N. No. 92 of 1993)

Adoption: 1993-04-20 | Date of entry into force: 1993-05-01 | KEN-1993-R-35066

Deletes the First Schedule of the Regulation of Wages (Agricultural Industry) Order and inserts a new schedule concerning basic minimum consolidated wages for unskilled, semi-skilled and skilled employees. Made under the Regulation of Wages and Conditions of Employment Act (Cap. 229).

Kenya - Specific categories of workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Regulation of Wages (Agricultural Industry) (Amendment) (No. 2) Order, 1992 (L.N. No. 453 of 1992)

Adoption: 1992-12-22 | Date of entry into force: 1993-01-01 | KEN-1992-R-31964

Inserts a new schedule providing for basic minimum consolidated wages in the agricultural industry. Made under the Regulation of Wages and Conditions of Employment Act (Cap. 229).

Kenya - Specific categories of workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Salaries, Increments and Seniority (Section H of Code of Regulations).

Adoption: 1992-07 | KEN-1992-R-60210

Provides for determination of effective date of appointment to a particular post, and assessment of salary on promotion of an officer to a higher grade. Also sets out criteria for granting of annual increments including incremental credits for previous approved experience relevant to the type of work upon which an officer is engaged, and determination of relative seniority of officers. First part deals with date of initial payment of salary on appointment, date of commencement of new scale of salary, salary of an officer taken ill before assuming duties of appointment, salary of an officer detained outside Kenya on public grounds, determination of salary on promotion of a serving officer from one job group to another, and determination of salary of an officer transferred from another administration of local authority. Second part regulates definition of increment, determination of incremental dates on appointment or promotion, conditions for granting of increments, method of payment of increments, definition of increments withheld or stopped, procedure for withholding or stoppage of increments, service for increments, and increments for approved experience. Finally, Part III provides for determination of seniority among officers.

Kenya - Specific categories of workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Terms and Conditions of Employment (Code of Regulations, Section E).

Adoption: 1992 | KEN-1992-R-60209

Deals with various aspects of civil service employment. Makes provision for job groups applicable in the Public Service, categories of appointment, powers of appointment and procedures to be followed, reporting of vacancies, overseas recruitment, form of application, record of previous employment and qualifications, medical examination of candidates, general conditions of employment, letters of appointment, date of appointment, employment of pensioners, employment of non-Kenya citizens, appointment on probation to the pensionable establishment, age of admission to pensionable establishment, confirmation in appointment and admission to pensionable establishment, procedure of confirmation in appointment, appointment on agreement terms, appointment on temporary terms, address of an officer's next-of-kin, certificate of service, certificate of long service for members of subordinate service, testimonials and commendatory letters, schemes of service, promotions, dates of promotion, release of officers selected for promotion in other ministries, transfer of officers from one ministry or department to another, transfers to and from the public service of Kenya, secondment of officers to statutory boards or similar organisations, and subordinate service.

Kenya - Specific categories of workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Regulation of Wages (Agricultural Industry) (Amendment) Order 1989. L.N. No. 190.

Adoption: 1989-05-03 | KEN-1989-R-8600

This Order deletes the First Schedule of the Regulation of Wages (Agricultural Industry) Order 1982 and inserts a new Schedule which provides for the basic minimum consolidated daily and monthly wage rates for certain classes of unskilled, skilled and semi-skilled employees.

Kenya - Specific categories of workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Regulation of Wages (Building and Construction Industry) Order 1989. L.N. No. 11.

Adoption: 1989-01-05 | KEN-1989-R-8016

This Order, which applies to employees in the industries of construction, structural alteration, maintenance or repair of any building, construction of any railways line, demolition etc., establishes basic minimum wage rates. Sections 5-9 relate to hours of work, overtime pay, holidays with pay, annual leave and leave travelling allowance. Maternity leave is provided by s.13 (twelve weeks, eight of which are paid). Section 15 covers retirement benefits and terminal benefits. Workers' compensation is provided for in s.28. Revokes the 1980 Order of the same name.

Kenya - Specific categories of workers - Law, Act

The Clinical Officers (Training, Registration and Licensing) Act, 1988. No. 9.

Adoption: 1988-08-24 | KEN-1988-L-21960

An Act to make provision for the training, registration and licensing of clinical officers; to regulate their practice and for connected purposes.

Kenya - Specific categories of workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

The Regulation of Wages (Protective Security Services) Order, 1988.

Adoption: 1988-01-01 | KEN-1988-R-28463

Order issued pursuant to the Regulation of Wages and Conditions of Employment Act, Chapter 229. Applies to persons employed directly or indirectly by an undertaking involved in 1) private investigation or security consultancy, 2) guarding of industrial plants, banks, warehouses, etc. against theft, illegal entry or fire and 3) escort of money or other valuable property. Order stipulates the applicable minimum wage and regulates housing allowances, work hours, overtime provisions, sick and maternity leave, death expenses and bereavement expenses.

Kenya - Specific categories of workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Regulation of Wages (Agricultural Industry) (Amendment) Order 1987. Legal Notice No. 123.

Adoption: 1987-04-30 | KEN-1987-R-3424

Amends the Regulation of Wages (Agricultural Industry) Order 1982 under the Regulations of Wages and Conditons of Employment Act (Cap. 229). Substitutes a new First Schedule establishing basic minimum consolidated wages for various categories of unskilled, skilled and semi-skilled employees.

Kenya - Specific categories of workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

The Industrial Training (Banks and Other Financial Institutions) (Training Levy) (Amendment) Order, 1981 [L.N. No. 8]

Adoption: 1980-12-03 | KEN-1980-R-28362

Pursuant to the Industrial Training Act, Chapter 237, expands definition of "employer" to include a wider assortment of financial institutions.

Kenya - Specific categories of workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

The Regulation of Wages (Building and Construction Industry) Order, 1980 [L.N. No.11]

Adoption: 1980-11-28 | KEN-1980-R-28431

Pursuant to The Regulation of Wages and Conditions of Employment Act, Chapter 229, regulates basic minimum wage, housing allowance, work hours, overtime, holidays, sick leaves, annual leaves, maternity leaves, termination of employment for persons employed in the building and construction industry. Relevant Schedules. Revokes prior Order of 1974.

Kenya - Specific categories of workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

The Armed Forces (Pensions and Gratuities) (Officers and Servicemen) (Amendment) Regulations, 1980 [L.N. No. 1963]

Adoption: 1980-10-07 | KEN-1980-R-28553

Pursuant to the Armed Forces Act, Chapter 199, various amendments to the pension regulations, including a new table stating monthly rates of pensions and allowances for disablement.

Kenya - Specific categories of workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

The Industrial Training (Building, Construction, Civil Engineering and Allied Industries) (Training Levy) Order, 1980 [L.N. No. 133]

Adoption: 1980-07-15 | KEN-1980-R-28354

Pursuant to the Industrial Training Act, Chapter 237, establishes Levy to be paid by employer for purposes of financing training programs. Relevant schedule and forms. Revokes prior order of 1971.

Kenya - Specific categories of workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

The Industrial Training (Chemical Manufacturing, General Processing and Allied Industries) (Training Levy) Order, 1980 [L.N. No. 130]

Adoption: 1980-07-15 | KEN-1980-R-28355

Pursuant to the Industrial Training Act, Chapter 237, establishes Levy to be paid by employer for purposes of financing training programs. Relevant schedules and forms. Revokes prior order of 1975.

Kenya - Specific categories of workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

The Industrial Training (Plantation, Agricultural and Allied Industries) (Training Levy) Order, 1980 [L.N. No. 132]

Adoption: 1980-07-15 | KEN-1980-R-28357

Pursuant to the Industrial Training Act, Chapter 237, establishes Levy to be paid by employer for purposes of financing training programs. Relevant schedules and forms. Revokes prior order of 1976.

Kenya - Specific categories of workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

The Industrial Training (Motor Engineering, Transport and Allied Industries) (Training Levy) Order, 1980 [L.N. No. 123]

Adoption: 1980-07-15 | KEN-1980-R-28360

Pursuant to the Industrial Training Act, Chapter 237, establishes Levy to be paid by employer for purposes of financing training programs. Relevant schedule and forms. Revokes prior order of 1973.

Kenya - Specific categories of workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

The Industrial Training (Banks and Other Financial Institutions) (Training Levy) Order, 1980 (L.N. No. 124)

Adoption: 1980-07-15 | KEN-1980-R-28361

Pursuant to the Industrial Training Act, Chapter 237, establishes Levy to be paid by employer for purposes of financing training programs. Relevant schedule and forms.

Kenya - Specific categories of workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

The Armed Forces (Pensions and Gratuities) (Officers and Servicemen) Regulations, 1980 [L.N. No. 61]

Adoption: 1980-05-26 | KEN-1980-R-28554

Pursuant to the Armed Forces Act, Chapter 199, regulates pensions granted to members of Kenya's armed services.

Kenya - Specific categories of workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

The Medical Practitioners and Dentists (Private Practice) (Amendment) Rules, 1979 [L.N. No. 288]

Adoption: 1979-10-15 | KEN-1979-R-28534

Pursuant to The Medical Practitioners and Dentists Act, Chapter 253, gives Board discretion to allow otherwise unqualified practitioners to practice privately, as an employee of a licenced practitioner or group of practitioners.

Kenya - Specific categories of workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

The Regulation of Wages (Agricultural Industry) (Amendment) Order, 1979 [L.N. No. 293]

Adoption: 1979-10-03 | KEN-1979-R-28313

Pursuant to the Regulation of Wages and Conditions of Employment Act, Chapter 229, modifies the application of the Regulation of Wages (Agricultural Industry) Order, 1977 to include more activities covered by the order.

Kenya - Specific categories of workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

The Medical Practitioners and Dentists (Private Practice) (Amendment) (No. 2) Rules, 1979 [L.N. No. 289]

Adoption: 1979-10-03 | KEN-1979-R-28533

Pursuant to the Medical Practioners and Dentists Act, Chapter 253, sets forth qualifications for a practitioner to become recognised as a specialist.

Kenya - Specific categories of workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

The Medical Practitioners and Dentists (Private Practice) Rules, 1979 [L.N. No. 182]

Adoption: 1979-08-13 | KEN-1979-R-28509

Pursuant to the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Act, Chapter 253, regulates private practice in the medical and dental professions.

Kenya - Specific categories of workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

The Medical Practitioners and Dentists (Registration, Licensing, Assessment and Internship) Rules, 1979 [L.N. No. 156]

Adoption: 1979-07-05 | KEN-1979-R-28501

Pursuant to the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Act, Chapter 253, sets forth provisions relating to the registration, licensing, assessment, examination and internship of practitioners. Relevant schedules.

Kenya - Specific categories of workers - 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 - Specific categories of workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

The Civil Aviation (Air Navigation) Regulations, 1979 [L.N. No. 276]

Adoption: 1979-05-18 | KEN-1979-R-28547

Pursuant to the Civil Aviation Act, Chapter 394, sets forth various regulations pertaining to aircraft and air traffic. Regulates crew licensing, establishes regulations to prevent fatigue of crew, etc.

Kenya - Specific categories of workers - Law, Act

The Veterinary Surgeons (Amendment) Act (No. 8 of 1979)

Adoption: 1979-05-10 | KEN-1979-L-28467

Amends Veterinary Surgeons Act, Chapter 336. Modifies qualifications for registration. Expands powers of Board. Various other amendments.

Kenya - Specific categories of workers - Law, Act

The Engineers Registration (Amendment) Act (No.15 of 1978)

Adoption: 1978-11-08 | KEN-1978-L-28556

Pursuant to the Engineers Registration Act, Chapter 530, modifies definition of "registered engineer". Amends registration procedures. Entry in to force: upon notice of commencement.

Kenya - Specific categories of workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Factories (Building Operations and Works of Engineering Construction) Rules 1978. L.N. No. 179.

Adoption: 1978-06-02 | KEN-1978-R-12910

The Factories Act (the basic text) has since been repealed by article 129 of the Occupational Safety and Health Act, 2007 (Act No. 15 of 2007), which becomes the new basic text for this Regulation. Article 129(2)(b) provides that:

"any subsidiary legislation issued before the commencement of this Act shall, as long as it is not inconsistent with this Act remain in force until repealed or revoked by subsidiary legislation under the provisions of this Act and shall, for all purposes be deemed to have been made under this Act."

Kenya - Specific categories of workers - Law, Act

The Advocates Act (Chapter 16) [consolidated to 1978]

Adoption: 1978 | Date of entry into force: 1961-12-30 | KEN-1978-L-28421

Act regulates the legal profession in Kenya. Establishes the Council of Legal Education. Regulates admission to practice, remuneration of advocates and disciplinary procedures. Consolidates text from 1961 to 1978.

Kenya - Specific categories of workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

The Accountants (Application for Registration) (Form, Fee and Permitted Age) Regulations, 1977 [L.N. No. 300]

Adoption: 1977-12-06 | KEN-1977-R-28349

Pursuant to the Accountants Act, 1977, (No. 2 of 1977), states that minimum age for registration is 21. Relevant application forms.