Browsing Policy Papers by Title
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National Agricultural Mechanization Policy 2021
(Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock & Fisheries and Cooperatives, 2021)Mechanization is a key input in the agriculture sector value chains. The main types of mechanization in the country include the use of animal-drawn and motorized machinery, implements and equipment. Development and promotion ... -
National Agricultural Research System Policy 2012
(Agricultural Sector Coordination Unit (ASCU), 2012)The policy objectives are: improving agricultural research policy framework; harmonizing and providing direction to national research for sustainable development; strengthening the legal, institutional and regulatory ... -
National Agricultural Soil Management Policy 2020
(Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock & Fisheries and Cooperatives, 2020)This policy focuses mainly on effective soil management. It identifies key areas namely Sustainable agricultural soil management; Soil management and environment; Technology development, dissemination and utilization; ... -
National Cancer Screening Guidelines 2018
(Ministry of Health, 2018)The cancer burden is rising globally, exerting significant strain on populations and health systems at all income levels. In Kenya, cancer is the 3rd leading cause of death after infectious and cardiovascular diseases. ... -
The National Children Policy Kenya 2010
(National Council for Children's Services, 2010)This policy defines a child as any person under the age of 18 years. Children hold a special place in society. Their nurture and well being is the responsibility of key stakeholders who include parents, wider family, the ... -
National Co-operative Policy 2019: Promoting Co-operatives for Socio-Economic Transformation
(Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Co-operatives, 2019)The Government of Kenya recognizes the co-operative movement as a critical player in pursuit of social and economic development. The policy is anchored on the theme, "Promoting Co-operatives for Socio-Economic Transformation". ... -
National Curriculum Policy 2019
(Ministry of Education, 2019)Global trends in education and training are shifting their focus towards programmes that encourage optimal development of human capital. Proponents for this change argue that unless young people’s skills are developed ... -
National Disaster Risk Management Policy 2017
(Republic of Kenya, 2017)The aim of the DRM Policy is to “Build a safe and disaster-resilient nation through establishment of a robust Disaster Risk Management system that contributes to and protects the achievements of Kenya’s national development”. ... -
National Energy and Petroleum Policy 2015
(Ministry of Energy and Petroleum, 2015)The process of formulating this policy entailed comprehensive audits of the Sessional Paper No. 4 of 2004, Energy Act 2006, sector laws, by-laws and regulations, other policies, administrative procedures, government ... -
National Energy Policy 2018
(Ministry of Energy, 2018)The overall objective of this Energy Policy is to ensure affordable, competitive, sustainable and reliable supply of energy at the least cost in order to achieve the national and county development needs, while protecting ... -
National Extractive Policy 2016
(Ministry of Mining, 2016)The overarching policy direction on the extractives sector is contained in the second Medium Term Plan (MTP) of Kenya’s Vision 2030. Kenya’s Vision 2030 has included oil, gas and other mineral resources as the seventh ... -
National Food and Nutrition Security Policy 2011
(Government of Kenya, 2011)Food and nutrition security refers to a situation where all people, at all times, have physical and economic access to sufficient, safe and nutritious food to meet their dietary needs and food preferences for an active ... -
The National Food Safety Policy 2013
(Republic of Kenya, 2013)The Kenyan food safety control system is multi-sectoral in approach and is embodied in various statutes implemented by various Government ministries/departments and regulatory agencies. The coordination mechanism among ... -
National Information, Communications and Technology (ICT) Policy 2019
(Ministry of Information Communication and Technology, 2019)This policy is a product of an all-inclusive, participatory and consultative process. It is guided by the following principles; Putting ICT at the centre of the national economic agenda, Improving access to ICT especially ... -
National Livestock Policy 2019
(Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Irrigation, 2019)The Livestock Policy covers key issues relating to: farm animal genetic resources, livestock feeds and nutrition, inputs, animal diseases and pests, livestock marketing, research and extension and food security. In developing ... -
National Music Policy 2015
(Ministry of Sports, Culture and the Arts, 2015)This music policy came into being as a result of there being a music industry in Kenya that was marred by a myriad of challenges including the uncoordinated operations by individual musicians and music groups, inadequate ... -
The National Occupational Safety and Health Policy 2012
(Ministry of Labour, 2012)This Policy intends to significantly sustain continual development and implementation of the National Occupational Safety and Health systems and programs to reduce incidences of work related accidents and diseases. In ... -
National Policy for the Prevention and Containment of Antimicrobial Resistance 2017
(Ministry of Health, 2017)Antimicrobial resistance is a global public health concern that has threatened the very core of modern medicine and effective response to infectious diseases. Effective antimicrobial drugs are vital for both preventive and ... -
National Policy on Injection Safety and Medical Waste Management 2007
(Ministry of Health, 2007)Many people in developing countries stand the risk of acquiring blood borne diseases through unsafe injections and improper handling of injection waste. Recent surveys have established that health care providers and consumers ... -
National Policy on Disaster Management 2006
(Republic of Kenya, 2006)This policy document emphasizes preparedness on the part of the Government, Communities and Stakeholders in the field of disaster concerns. In this regard, the policy provides for the enactment of an Act of Parliament to ...
