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Kenya-Germany bilateral labour agreement solidifies path for skilled labour migration

Kenya and Germany signed agreement considering Germany's skilled labour demand and Kenya's potential to meet it. To advance these objectives, both nations formed a joint multi-agency technical committee tasked with developing a roadmap for...

Labour Migration in East and Horn of Africa

Enhancing Labour Migration Governance: Somalia validates the Private Employment Agencies regulation

A validation workshop of the regulations for Private Employment Agencies (PrEAs)

ILO PROSPECTS Impact

ILO transforms camel milk value chain in Kenya by strengthening entrepreneurship and infrastructure

The host and refugee communities in Kenya benefitted from ILO’s Approach to Integrated Market Systems which enhanced water access driving growth in camel milk production and job creation. By restoring water systems and supporting women-led...

Labour Migration in East and Horn of Africa

CETU and EOEAF Join Forces to Safeguard Ethiopian Migrant Workers' Rights

Protecting the rights of Ethiopian migrant workers between Confederation of Ethiopian Trade Union (CETU) and the Ethiopian Overseas Employment Agencies Federation (EOEAF) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) marking a step toward

Skills strategy launched in Kenya

National Skills Strategy that aligns with the constitutional mandate of the right to education and aims to help Kenya transition from being primarily a source of low-skilled labour to a provider of skilled workers was launched.

Better Regional Migration Management in East and Horn of Africa

Innovative steps for migrant workers' success in Kenya

Better Regional Migration Management programme monitoring mission in Kenya underscored the need for stronger coordination among implementing partners, enhanced support for returned migrants, and improved data management practices.

Voices from ILO PROSPECTS

Passion into professionalism: Dickson's journey to earning a cosmetology diploma

In this video, Dickson Njoroge shares his inspiring journey into the beauty industry and how his diploma has opened doors for him, including the potential to apply for government jobs as a trainer. 

Empowering partners through M&E, gender mainstreaming, and knowledge sharing

Social Protection

Empowering Kenya Workers from the Informal and Rural Economy on Inclusive Social Protection

ILO News (Kenya), The International Labour Organization in collaboration with the World Food Programme (WFP), and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) supported the National Social Protection Secretariat (NSPS) to hold a Sensitization...

From consensus to action: ILO Community of Practice propels digital economy reforms in Kenya

Bringing together government ministries and social partners, the ILO Community of Practice accelerates policy reforms to drive an inclusive and productive digital transformation in Kenya.

Voices from ILO PROSPECTS

From volunteer to firefighter: Sara's journey of saving lives with Recognition of Prior Learning

An inspiring journey of Sara Waithera from Kenya, who has become certified professional firefighter through Recognition of Prior Learning policy introduced by the Government of Kenya with support from the ILO.

Voices from ILO PROSPECTS

Transforming informal skills into formal opportunities: Theresa's journey of self-empowerment in Kenya

A self-taught entrepreneur highlights the importance of skill certification in Kenya's informal sector, empowering millions to eradicate poverty.

PROSPECTS Impact

From self-taught to certified: Kenya's Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) awards over 600 certificates

Kenya’s Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) program formally certifies skills acquired by informal economy workers, providing new career opportunities and empowering workers with recognized qualifications for better job prospects.

Empowering Kericho county's youth: Successful completion of SIYB training of trainers

Child Labour and Forced Labour

Sensitization and Action: Nairobi’s Journey in Combatting Child Labour

To mark the World Day Against Child Labour, Nairobi's Kamukunji Constituency recently hosted a pivotal event bringing together Government, Non Governmental Organizations (NGOs), community leaders, and concerned citizens.

Trafficking in Persons

World Day against Trafficking in Persons 2024

On Wednesday, 31st July 2024, the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection, alongside various stakeholders, marked World Day Against Trafficking in Persons at AIC Namanga Comprehensive School.

Stakeholders in Kenya came together to advance labour migration strategy

Key stakeholders in Kenya discussed to position Kenya to better harness the benefits of labour migration by focusing on key areas like skills transfer, worker mobility, and labour migration data, along with strengthening policy frameworks.

Service Provider Directory and Distributions

Empowering Kajiado: The Launch and Distribution of the Service Providers Directory

World Day Against Child Labour

A Commitment to Ending Child Labour through the CAPSA Project

The Africa Deputy Regional Director (DRD) of the International Labour Organization (ILO), Coffi Agossou, recently visited Mombasa to review and discuss the ongoing efforts under the CAPSA project.

The EAC Regional Meeting of Experts

East African Community strengthens regional response to social vulnerabilities

The EAC Regional Meeting of Experts on the Draft Social Protection Policy involved experts from various sectors who reviewed and provided input on the draft policy. Key recommendations included updating the policy, developing an Implementation...