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Kenya - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

The Trade Unions (Accounts) Regulation, 1960 [L.N. No. 128]

Adoption: 1961-02-22 | KEN-1961-R-28403

Specifies manner in which trade union accounts, records, receipt books and vouchers are to be kept.

Kenya - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

The Trade Unions (Amendment) Regulations, 1960 [L.N. No. 23]

Adoption: 1960-12-29 | KEN-1960-R-28402

Amends Trade Union Ordinance, 1952, No. 23 to include a fourth schedule stating various registration fees for trade unions.

Kenya - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

The Civil Service Commission (Additional Functions) Regulations, 1960. [L.N. No. 2]

Adoption: 1960-11-28 | KEN-1960-R-28387

Specifies the role that the commission shall have with respect to disciplinary control of public officers.

Kenya - - Law, Act

Industrial Training Act (Cap. 237). -

Adoption: 1960 | KEN-1960-L-28351

Act establishes the National Industrial Training Council and subsidiary training committees. Describes powers of officers and Director. Sets forth provisions relating to apprentices and indentured learners. Regulates registration of contracts, records, and overtime payments.

Kenya - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Factories (Examination of Plant) Order (G.N. 958 of 1951).

Adoption: 1959 | KEN-1959-R-49523

Consolidated through L.N. 130 of 1969. The Factories Act (basic text) has since been repealed by article 129 of the Occupational Safety and Health Act, 2007 (Act No. 15 of 2007), which becomes the new basic text for this Regulation.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issued before the commencement of this Act shall, as long as it is not inconsistent with this Act remain in force until repealed or revoked by subsidiary legislation under the provisions of this Act and shall, for all purposes be deemed to have been made under this Act."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 - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Factories (Woodworking Machinery) Rules (L.N. 431 of 1959).

Adoption: 1959 | KEN-1959-R-49522

The Factories Act has since been repealed by article 129 of the Occupational Safety and Health Act, 2007 (Act No. 15 of 2007), which becomes the new basic text for this Regulation.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issued before the commencement of this Act shall, as long as it is not inconsistent with this Act remain in force until repealed or revoked by subsidiary legislation under the provisions of this Act and shall, for all purposes be deemed to have been made under this Act."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 - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Factories (Cellulose Solutions) Rules (L.N. 231 of 1957).

Adoption: 1957 | KEN-1957-R-49525

Consolidated through L.N. 87 of 1964. The Factories Act 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 - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Trade Unions (Appeals) Rules (G.N. 858/1952).

Adoption: 1952 | KEN-1952-R-49528

Governs appeals in cases where trade unions are refused registration.

Kenya - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Trade Unions Regulations (G.N. 778/1952).

Adoption: 1952 | KEN-1952-R-49529

Consolidated through L.N. 133 of 1975.

Kenya - - Law, Act

The Trade Unions Act (Chapter 233) (No. 23 of 1952) [consolidated version]

Adoption: 1952 | Date of entry into force: 1952-08-01 | KEN-1952-L-28401

The Act pertains generally to the establishment and regulation of trade unions. Part II excludes from the definition of trade unions certain staff associations and employees organizations. Part III describes the appointment of a government registrar and other officers. Part IV sets forth provisions for the registration of particular unions. Part V describes the rights and duties of trade unions and Part VI regulates the constitution thereof. Parts VII and VIII describe rules relating to the property, funds and accounts of unions. Part IX pertains to picketing, intimidation and other matters relating to disputes. Part XI deals with offences and penalties. Consolidates text from 1952 to 1970.

Kenya - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Factories (First-Aid) Order (G.N. 974 of 1951).

Adoption: 1951 | KEN-1951-R-49524

Consolidated through L.N. 666 of 1963. The Factories Act 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 - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Provident Fund Regulations (G.N. 506 of 1951).

Adoption: 1951 | KEN-1951-R-49534

Kenya - - Law, Act

The Regulation of Wages and Conditions of Employment Act (Chapter 229) [consolidated version]

Adoption: 1951 | Date of entry into force: 1951-04-07 | KEN-1951-L-28422

Act regulates wages and conditions of employment. Part II establishes a General Wages Advisory Board, an Agricultural Wages Advisory Board and Area Agricultural Wages Committees. Part III establishes Wage Councils. Part IV states the right of the Minister to make orders fixing remuneration and conditions of employment; content and effect of orders; power of officers to institute proceedings; permits for infirm and incapacitated persons; records and notes; penalties. Consolidates text from 1951 to 1980

Kenya - - Law, Act

Provident Fund Act (Chapter 191) (No. 12 of 1951).

Adoption: 1951 | Date of entry into force: 1951-04-01 | KEN-1951-L-49533

Establishes a provident fund for government employees. Consolidated through Act No. 14 of 1971.

Kenya - - 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 - - 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 - - Law, Act

The Mombasa Shop Hours Ordinance (Chapter 232) (No. 26 of 1949) [consolidated version]

Adoption: 1949 | Date of entry into force: 1949-08-30 | KEN-1949-L-28559

Act regulates shop hours in Mombasa, specifically, hours of assistants, periods of employment, meal allowances and leaves of absence. Consolidates text from 1949 to 1962.

Kenya - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Bankruptcy Rules.

Adoption: 1948 | KEN-1948-R-49540

Revised through L.N. 29 of 1977.

Kenya - - Law, Act

Criminal Procedure Code (Cap. 75) (Revised Edition 2009). -

Adoption: 1930-08-01 | KEN-1930-L-85001

Makes provision for the procedure to be followed in criminal cases.

Kenya - - Law, Act

Bankruptcy Act (Chapter 53).

Adoption: 1930 | Date of entry into force: 1930-09-03 | KEN-1930-L-49539

Governs bankruptcy proceedings. S. 38 regards priority of debts, including wages owed to workers. Revised through L.N. 87 of 1964.

Kenya - - Law, Act

Detention Camps Act (Cap. 91) [as amended].

Adoption: 1925 | Date of entry into force: 1925-12-03 | KEN-1925-L-49676

Provides for detention camps for criminal offenders. S. 10 regards work in detention camps.

Kenya - - Law, Act

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

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