Kenyan Labour Officials Urge Stronger Cross‑Border Cooperation to Protect Migrant Workers
Stakeholders at the fourth Employment and Labour Relations Annual Symposium (ELRASE IV) called for enhanced national, regional and international cooperation to safeguard labour rights amid rising mobility.
In Brief
- •Stakeholders at the fourth Employment and Labour Relations Annual Symposium (ELRASE IV) called for enhanced national, regional and international cooperation to safeguard labour rights amid rising mobility.
- •Principal Secretary Shadrack Mwadime stressed that labour migration governance must cover the entire worker journey, from pre‑employment to return and reintegration.
- •Employment and Labour Relations Court Judge Monica Mbaru highlighted vulnerabilities such as wage exploitation, unsafe conditions, discrimination, trafficking and unfair termination, urging stronger judicial resources and technology.
- •The government reaffirmed its commitment to Bilateral Labour Agreements and to translating symposium recommendations into tangible reforms.
Why It Matters
Kenya’s growing labour migration creates new challenges for workers’ rights and access to justice across borders. By strengthening cooperation among government, judiciary, employers and civil society, the country aims to prevent exploitation and ensure that migrant workers receive fair treatment and legal remedies regardless of where they work. This effort supports social stability, economic growth and Kenya’s reputation as a responsible destination for foreign labour.
Key Details
- Event
- ELRASE IV – Employment and Labour Relations Annual Symposium and Exhibition
- Date
- 2026-09-18
- Location
- Strathmore University, Nairobi, Kenya
- Commitment
- Implementation of Bilateral Labour Agreements
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