A recent U.S. report has highlighted significant failings in Kenya’s enforcement of labor rights, leading to widespread unsafe and unfair working conditions for many employees. Weak oversight by the Ministry of Labour and staffing shortages for inspectors are cited as major contributors to the problem, particularly in the informal sector.

• The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labour released the report.
• The Ministry of Labour did not effectively enforce wage, hour, overtime, and OSH laws.
• More than 80 percent of Kenyan employees work in the informal sector.