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Sessional Paper No. 1 of 2022 on National Automotive Policy
(Ministry of Industry, Trade and Enterprise Development, 2022)The National Automotive Policy (NAP) 2019 seeks to unlock the potential of the automotive industry and related sectors that globally, has been a pillar for industrialization of many economies and a key driver of macroeconomic ... -
Sessional Paper No. 01 of 2021 on National Water Policy
(Republic of Kenya, 2021)Sessional Paper No. 01 of202 l on National Water Policy from the Ministry of Water, Sanitation and Irrigation was laid on the Table of the House by the Leader of the Majority Party on 8th June 2021 and thereafter stood ... -
Sessional Paper No. 03 of 2021 on National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights: for the implementation of the United Nation 2020-2025 on Business and Homan Rights Guiding Principles s
(Republic of Kenya, 2021)The Bill of Rights in the Constitution of Kenya, 2010 binds all natural and legal persons, including businesses. At the international level, the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs) offer ... -
Sessional Paper No. 02 of 2021 on Nairobi City County Property addressing and Street Naming Policy
(Nairobi City County, 2021)The Constitution of Kenya, 2010 assigns to the County Governments the function of County planning and development where under property addressing and street naming fall. The Nairobi City County Property Addressing and ... -
Sessional Paper No. 02 of 2020 on the Veterinary Policy
(The Government Printer, 2020)The Veterinary Policy provides a roadmap for the development of anima1 resources in Kenya through observation of sanitary measures. Anima1 resource categories in Kenya include livestock, wildlife, farmed wildlife, ... -
Sessional Paper No. 03 of 2020 on The Livestock Policy
(The Government Printer, 2020)The broad objective of the Livestock Policy is to utilize livestock resources for food and nutrition security and improved livelihoods while safeguarding the environment. The objective will be achieved by measures to ... -
Sessional Paper No. 01 of 2020 on Wildlife Policy
(Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife, 2020)Kenya has a unique diversity of ecosystems and landscapes ranging from marine and coastal areas, savannah rangelands, wooded grasslands, moist highland tropical forests, afro-alpine zones, arid and semi-arid lands and ... -
Sessional Paper No. 05 of 2020 on Kenya Micro and Small Enterprises Policy for Promoting Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) for Wealth and Employment Creation
(Ministry of Industrialization, Trade and Enterprise Development, 2020)The Kenya Micro and Small Enterprises Policy for Promoting Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) for Wealth and Employment Creation introduces a policy aimed at developing Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) in Kenya, which ... -
Sessional Paper No. 02 of 2019 on National Policy on Gender and Development: Towards creating a just, fair and transformed society free from gender based discrimination in all spheres of life practices
(Republic of Kenya, 2019)Gender is responsible for promoting gender equality and empowerment of women in Kenya. One of its key responsibilities is to promote the development and review of gender policies and legislation. The Department has developed ... -
Sessional Paper No. 03 of 2019 on National Policy for the Eradication of Female Genital Mutilation: Towards a society free from harmful cultural practices
(Government of Kenya, 2019)Female genital mutilation (FGM) is detrimental to the physical, social and emotional well-being of women and girls. FGM is a human rights violation that has a trickle effect on the country's social, economic and political ... -
Sessional Paper No. 01 of 2019 on a policy Framework for Reforming Education and Training for Sustainable Development in Kenya
(2019, 2019)Education, training and research is a major platform for national socio-economic transformation. Thus, the Government of Kenya, in its commitment to transforming education, training and research, has instituted a number ... -
Sessional Paper No. 02 of 2018 on National Ethics and Anti-Corruption Policy
(Republic of Kenya, 2018)The National Ethics and Anti-Corruption Policy is anchored on the Political Pillar of Kenya Vision 2030. The MTP II identifies National Values and Ethics as one of the cornerstones of the Country's overall development ... -
Sessional Paper No. 02 of 2017 on the Kenya Health Policy 2014-2030: Towards attaining the highest standard of health
(Ministry of Health, 2017)The Constitution of Kenya 2010 provides the overarching legal framework to ensure a comprehensive rights-based approach to health services delivery. It provides that every person has a right to the highest attainable ... -
Sessional Paper of 2017 on National Housing Policy for Kenya
(Republic of Kenya, 2017)This National Housing Policy is intended to arrest the deteriorating housing conditions countrywide and to bridge the shortfall in housing stock arising from demand that far surpasses supply, particularly in urban areas. ... -
Sessional Paper No. 01 of 2017 on National Land Use Policy
(Ministry of Lands and physical planning, 2017)The overall goal of the national land use policy is to provide legal, administrative, institutional and technological framework for optimal utilization and productivity of land related resources in a sustainable and desirable ... -
Sessional Paper No. 07 of 2016 on Mining and Minerals Policy
(Ministry of Mining, 2016)The country’s mining sector has been operating without an overarching policy leading to issues in the sector being addressed in an ad-hoc manner. This has led to the lack of predictability and certainty hence low investment ... -
Sessional Paper No. 03 of 2016 on National Housing Policy
(Ministry of Land, Housing and Urban Development, 2016)The Sessional Paper No. 3 of 2016 on National Housing Policy is expected to ensure progressive realization of the right to accessible and adequate housing and reasonable standards of sanitation for every person as per ... -
Sessional Paper No. 02 of 2016 on National Slum Upgrading and Prevention Policy
(Ministry of Land, Housing and Urban Development, 2016)The development of slums in Kenya's urban areas is linked to the political and economic growth that has been largely skewed and not completely coordinated. As these cities and urban areas become known as centres of good ... -
Sessional Paper No. 05 of 2016 on National Climate Change Framework Policy
(Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, 2016)Kenya’s economy is highly dependent on the natural resource base, and thus is highly vulnerable to climate variability and change. Rising temperatures and changing rainfall patterns, resulting in increased frequency and ... -
Sessional Paper No. 01 of 2015 on the National Policy on Elimination of Child Labour
(2015)The National Policy on the Elimination of Child Labour is a response to the aforementioned challenges. It seeks to capitalize on and maximize the effects of the existing macro and sectoral policies on child labour. It also ...