All resources: Kenya

Key research findings

Assessment of the drivers and constraints for occupational safety and health improvement and social protection of workers in the castor...

This publication summarizes the findings of the ILO’s 2024 assessment conducted under the project “Improving Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) and Access to Social Protection for Workers in the Agri-business Sectors.” It examines the...

Pathways to Market Inclusion for Urban Refugees and Host Communities

A Market System Analysis of the Beauty and Personal Care, Creative and Construction Sectors in Nairobi and Mombasa, Kenya

Enhancing Labour Migration Governance in Kenya: Assessment of the role of employersin supporting migrant workers and the existing gaps

The document assesses the role of employers in supporting migrant workers in Kenya, identifying significant gaps in governance, legal frameworks, and enforcement. It emphasizes the need for enhanced employer participation in policy-making, fair...

How large cooperatives can advance decent work and responsible practices across supply chains

Large and multinational cooperatives apply concrete tools and governance practices that improve working conditions, strengthen due diligence and embed people-centred approaches across supply chains. Their experiences show how cooperative identity...

ACCEL Africa builds local capacity for safer and more productive coffee farming in Kenya

Kenya trains cooperative officers, extension workers, and OSH teams to improve safety on coffee farms in Kisii and Kericho, reduce workplace hazards, and prevent child labour through community-led action.

Institutional capacity building

Building cohesion through dialogue: training-of trainers on conflict resolution, mediation and refugee inclusion for the Federation of...

The ILO in partnership with the Centre for Mediation in Africa (CMA) conducted a Training-of-Trainers workshop with the Federation of Kenya Employers (FKE) in Nairobi from 17 to 18 November 2025. The workshop focused on strengthening skills in...

Trade and labour

ILO IMPLEMENT advances decent work through trade and labour dialogue in Kenya and Uganda

Broad participation by governments, social partners, and civil society highlighted need to promote decent work through trade and investment policies across Africa.

ILO PROSPECTS launches learning portal to transform forced displacement response

The ILO PROSPECTS Learning Portal turns years of field experience into practical, interactive resources to help practitioners, policymakers, and partners improve responses to forced displacement worldwide.

PROSPECTS podcast

Talent beyond borders: Why businesses should hire young refugees

Discover how businesses can unlock innovation and resilience by hiring young refugees. In this episode, Ingka Group’s Roman Bojko shares lessons from integrating refugee talent across 26 countries.

Strengthening social protection to protect children in Kenya’s tea and coffee value chains

Kenya is strengthening social protection for tea and coffee producers and workers. From 4–7 November 2025, ACCEL Africa brought together national and county institutions, employers, and unions to develop coordinated action plans that reduce...

Social protection

People’s Republic of China: The Social Insurance Public Service Platform

The Brief offers an overview of the platform and key lessons for improving social security service delivery.

Finance nature, hire millions: How to create decent jobs from climate finance, starting in Kenya

A pioneering collaboration in Kenya shows how a proactive approach can maximize the employment benefits of climate and nature finance.

Impact story

Bringing income and inclusion: How poultry farming is empowering women in Kenya

In Kalobeyei, Kenya, Rithvan Kegehi — a host-community farmer in Turkana West — is turning a small flock into a steady household enterprise with support from ILO PROSPECTS and Sustainable Approaches for Community Empowerment (SAPCONE). Her work is...

Refugee inclusion

From policy to practice: Employers explore role in Kenya’s Shirika Plan

Kenya’s private sector is engaging with the Shirika Plan to advance refugee inclusion in the formal economy. Through ILO-supported dialogue and training, employers are strengthening their capacity to promote inclusive workplaces and social cohesion.

Regional Workshop Validates MRC Operations Manual

The Regional Operations Manual for Migrant Resource Centres (MRCs) brings together representatives from across the region to harmonise operational standards, strengthen service delivery, and enhance coordination among MRCs. The meeting provided a...

Multi-Stakeholder Workshops Translate Labour Migration Governance into Advocacy and Storytelling across Three Countries

Across three cities in ten days, policymakers, migrant workers, trade unions and civil society came together to turn BRMM's technical achievements into advocacy and storytelling, capturing the human realities of labour migration before the programme...

Impact story

Poultry that connects: Inside a Farmer Service Centre in Kenya

In Kakuma, a Farmer Service Centre run by brooder Charles Lukudu — a refugee from South Sudan — is transforming poultry farming into a bridge between refugee and host communities. With support from ILO PROSPECTS and Sustainable Approaches for...

Improving Labour Migration and Mobility

Ministerial Communiqué for the 3rd IGAD Ministerial Conference on Labour, Employment and Labour Migration

A tool for cooperation, mobility, and prosperity

Ministers of East and Horn of Africa unite for better labour migration governance and decent work

Ministers from across the IGAD region have adopted a landmark communiqué in Nairobi, committing to stronger labour migration governance, fair recruitment, and expanded social protection. The decision marks a renewed regional push toward safe and...

Impact story

A refugee tailor’s neighbourhood shop goes digital in Kenya

Saleh Wamwabi, a skilled refugee tailor from Kakuma Refugee Camp, joined the Jamii Biashara initiative through the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) Turkana Chapter under the ILO PROSPECTS Innovation Challenge. After Digitalize...