All news: Kenya

Circular economy

Green Jobs in the Maasai Mara empower women and youth

A new circular economy initiative in Kenya’s Maasai Mara is creating green jobs for women and young people while protecting one of the world’s most treasured ecosystems.

Gender analysis

From data to dignity: Gender-responsive design is strengthening livelihoods in Kenya

The ILO’s Public Private Development Partnership Model (PPDP) Phase 2 project in Kenya’s Great Rift Valley is using gender analysis to design inclusive training, market systems and community initiatives that promote decent work for all.

Regional Research Conference Strengthens Evidence-Based Dialogue on Labour Migration and Development in the East and Horn of Africa

“Labour Migration and Development in East and Horn of Africa"

Trainers Equipped to Lead Community Outreach Across the Country

Three rounds of Training of Trainers sessions in Adama, Ethiopia, to strengthen the capacity of regional officials responsible for implementing the National Communication Strategy to Prevent Irregular Migration and Promote Safe Labour Migration...

PROSPECTS podcast - Refugees at Work

How the ILO is redefining refugee livelihoods and advancing host community development

Nick Grisewood, Global Programme Manager for the ILO PROSPECTS Programme, joins the fourth podcast episode to discuss how the ILO has become a central actor in refugee responses and why access to decent work, skills and social protection is key for...

The capacity of the Ethiopian Statistics Service and the E-LMIS team strengthened to apply ICLS Standards in Labour and Migration Statistics

A five-day capacity-building workshop on labour and labour migration statistics was held to deepen participants’ understanding of updated international definitions and measurement approaches in key labour statistics domains, including work,...

Kenya Judiciary leads national call to end child labour and protect every child’s dream

The ILO joined Kenya’s Judiciary in rallying the nation to eliminate child labour. At the third Employment and Labour Relations Annual Symposium and Exhibition (ELRASE III), leaders pledged bold reforms, placing children’s voices at the heart of a...

PROSPECTS podcast - Refugees at Work

Innovating refugee response: How the Netherlands built the PROSPECTS Partnership

In this episode, Ana Uzelac, Senior Policy Officer at the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs, discusses the origins and evolution of the PROSPECTS partnership. She highlights how innovative donor approaches can strengthen the...

PROSPECTS podcast

Young, displaced & determined: Refugee voices on rights to and at work

This special episode of the PROSPECTS podcast series features young refugee leaders sharing their perspectives on the right to work and the barriers they face to economic inclusion. Hasan Almatroud from Jordan and Shadya Abduljabbar from Ethiopia...

Fifth Technical Working Group Reviews Labour Migration Priorities and Exit Planning in South Sudan

During South Sudan's fifth Technical Working Group (TWG) meeting on labour migration governance in Juba participants reviewed national developments in labour migration governance, achievements under the BRMM programme, and areas requiring further...

South Sudan Strengthens Labour and Migration Statistics through Capacity-Building Workshop

Enhancing the skills of the South Sudan National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) and other national stakeholders in producing labour and labour migration statistics in line with international standards.

PROSPECTS podcast - Refugees at Work

The history of the ILO’s refugee engagement

In the second episode, we trace the International Labour Organization’s (ILO) historical engagement with refugee issues — from the post–World War I Russian refugee crisis to today’s debates on migration, labour, and displacement. Researcher and...

ILO strengthens partnership with African employers to advance Social Justice

At the Africa Employers’ Summit 2025, the ILO reaffirmed its commitment to working with employer organizations to promote inclusive growth, decent work and social justice across the continent.

ILO Regional Director’s Mission to Kenya Reviews Employment, Skills, and Labour Migration Priorities

ILO deepens partnerships to advance decent work in Kenya

During a high-level mission to Kenya, ILO Regional Director for Africa Fanfan Rwanyindo Kayirangwa met with national partners to strengthen collaboration on skills development, employment, and inclusive growth.

PROSPECTS podcast - Refugees at Work

Transforming the international refugee regime and framing the Humanitarian Development and Peace Nexus

In the opening episode of "Refugees at work – What are their prospects?", we speak with Professor Roger Zetter, a leading voice in refugee studies, to explore global trends in displacement, the challenges refugees face in accessing labour markets,...

Review regional policies and prepare inputs for the upcoming 7th Meeting of the Sectoral Council on Social Affairs.

Reviewing regional policies and prepare inputs for the upcoming 7th Meeting of the Sectoral Council on Social Affairs.

Ethiopia launches “LeMengede” mobile app to empower and protect migrant workers

The LeMengede (ለመንገዴ) mobile application was officially launched on 21 August 2025 in Addis Ababa by the Ministry of Labour and Skills, in collaboration with the ILO through the BRMM Programme. The event brought together government officials, social...

Somalia approves landmark regulations to protect migrant workers and formalise the private recruitment sector

The Government of Somalia has officially approved the country’s first Regulations Governing Private Employment Agencies (PrEAs), with support from the ILO BRMM Programme. The new regulation introduces clear standards for licensing, oversight, and...

Women entrepreneurs grow businesses and opportunities through digital skilling program

Empowering women entrepreneurs with digital and AI skills, the Women in Digital Business (WIDB) initiative is transforming lives and communities—unlocking economic opportunities, fostering resilience and driving inclusive growth.