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Federation of Kenya Employers (FKE) Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Training Service

Thursday, 24th October 2024, Nairobi-Kenya

Project Launch Event for "Extending Social Protection Coverage to Workers in the Informal Economy in Lao PDR and Kenya and Leveraging...

On October 24th, 2024, the launch event of project "Extending Social Protection Coverage to Workers in the Informal Economy in Lao PDR and Kenya and Leveraging Digital Transformation: through South-South Cooperation" was held in Nairobi,, with...

From skills to startups: How SIYB training is empowering Kericho’s youth to beat unemployment

Through the Start and Improve Your Business (SIYB) program, young people who already study in vocational training centers were equipped with essential entrepreneurial skills to start and sustain their own businesses. The program focuses on building...

Empowering communities to combat child labour: ACCEL Africa training for sub-county administrators

Sub-county administrators play a critical role in connecting national and local governments, shaping policies, and ensuring that child protection measures are enforced. The training covered legal frameworks, strategies for identifying and addressing...

Labour Migration in East and Horn of Africa; Case Study

Rebuilding Her Life After Migration Challenges

"Some days, I barely had enough to eat, and it affected my health. I began to lose weight, and there were days I felt too weak to continue,”

Labour Migration in East and Horn of Africa; Case Study

Turning Setbacks into a Thriving Business

"I was working non-stop with little rest, and my legs were swelling up because I was standing for long hours"

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)

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...

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.

Convention 190 and Recommendation 206

ILO supports a Judiciary-led stakeholder workshop on Convention 190 and Recommendation 206

ILO supports the second annual Employment and Labour Relations Court symposium where stakeholders commit to backing the ratification of Convention 190 and promoting safe workplaces in Kenya

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.

Workers’ organizations responding to the needs of refugees and other forcibly displaced persons

This report explores the role of workers' organizations in supporting refugees and forcibly displaced persons within the framework of the ILO PROSPECTS programme. It highlights the organisations' efforts to promote decent work, non-discrimination,...

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.

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Employment Impact Assessment of the productive use of energy (PUE) of the Green Mini-Grid (GMG) Facility, Kenya