Category: Labour laws and industrial relations

There shall be a Board to be known as the National Industrial Training Board which shall consist of— (a) A chairperson appointed by the Cabinet Secretary; (b) The Principal Secretary of the Ministry for the time being responsible for matters Read More …

The Authority shall be responsible for— Industrial training; Assessing and collecting industrial training levy and fees; Regulating registered trainers Developing industrial training curricula; Integrating labour market information into skills development; Harmonizing curricula and certificates of competence; Assessing industrial training, testing Read More …

There is established an Authority to be known as the National Industrial Training Authority. (2)  The Authority shall be a body corporate with perpetual succession and a common seal and shall, in its corporate name be capable of— (a) Suing Read More …

  “apprentice” means a person who is bound by a written contract to serve an employer for such period as the Board shall determine with a view to acquiring knowledge, including theory and practice, of a trade in which the Read More …

MEANING AND HISTORY OF INDUSTRIAL TRAINING In the context of preparation for occupational roles, ‘education’ meaning instruction and learning broadly relevant to performance in all or a considerable number of occupational roles. ‘Training’, on the other hand is instruction and Read More …

It is mandatory under the industrial law of Kenya for employers to offer social security to employees. This is because employees get sick and need to seek treatment. Their nuclear families also need to be protected and assisted in paying Read More …

Meaning of remuneration – Refers to the amount paid or to be paid to the employee by the employer in cash clear of any deductions expect authorized deductions (lawful deductions) for example. For the purpose of contribution to any provident Read More …

Supply of drinking water (Section 91) (1) Every occupier shall provide and maintain an adequate supply of wholesome drinking water at suitable points conveniently accessible to all persons employed. Washing facilities (Section 92) (1) Every occupier shall provide and maintain Read More …

Vessels containing dangerous liquids (1) Every fixed vessel, structure, sump or pit containing corrosive or poisonous liquid, either be securely covered or be securely fenced to at least that height to prevent any person from falling into the vessel, structure, Read More …

Cleanliness (Section 47) (1) Every workplace shall be kept in a clean state, and free from effluvia arising from any drain, sanitary convenience or nuisance, and, without prejudice to the generality of subsection (1)— (a) Accumulations of dirt and refuse Read More …