28/05/2026
Earlier this week, we joined national stakeholders at the National Conference on Workplace Protection, a convening centered on one urgent truth: safe, dignified, and inclusive workplaces are a right, not a privilege.
The conference brought together government institutions, county governments, development partners, civil society, academia, labour unions, and the private sector, creating a critical space to address the growing realities of workplace violence and harassment within Kenya’s public sector.
Guided by evidence from the Kenya School of Government, ILO, IFC and the World Bank, discussions highlighted key systemic gaps, including weak reporting mechanisms, limited survivor protection, and ongoing psychosocial distress affecting workers across the public service.
A key highlight was the collective call to action for the urgent ratification of ILO Convention 190, alongside strengthened legal, institutional, and policy frameworks to ensure safety, dignity, equality, and mental wellbeing for all workers.
As Youth Alive! Kenya, we remain committed to championing safe workspaces where young people and all workers can thrive without fear, harassment, or violence.
Oxfam Kenya Canada’s International Development – Global Affairs Canada Oxfam Canada Centre for Domestic Training and Development
