Observation (CEACR) - adopted 1996, published 85th ILC session (1997)

Minimum Age Convention, 1973 (No. 138) - Kenya (Ratification: 1979)

With reference to its previous general observation, the Committee notes the Government's indication that it is formulating a national policy to ensure the effective abolition of child labour with the help of the International Programme on the Elimination of Child Labour (IPEC). It further notes that the proposed actions include inter alia the establishment of a national tripartite commission to advise on policy implementation, awareness raising, the provision of free and compulsory basic education. The Committee requests the Government to continue to supply information on developments in the formulation of such a national policy as well as on concrete measures taken and their effect on the application of the provisions of the Convention.

A direct request is also being addressed to the Government concerning the conformity of its legislation with the Convention.

[The Government is asked to report in detail in 1997.]