FOREWORD
This Sector Plan for Labour and Employment has been formulated alongside the Second Medium Term
Plan (MTP) 2013-2017, of the Kenya Vision 2030. The Sector Plan highlights in detail the policies,
programmes and projects for implementation over the Second Medium Term Plan period whose main
theme is ‘Transforming Kenya: Pathway to Devolution, Socio-Economic Development, Equity and National
Unity’. It builds on the effort of the Sector Plan for Labour and Employment for the First Medium Term
Plan 2008-2012. This Plan incorporates lessons learnt during the implementation of the First Medium
Term Plan and priorities on implementation of the Constitution.
The key focus areas for this Sector Plan are; employment promotion and optimal utilization of human
resources, and social protection through targeted policies and activities as outlined therein. It also focuses
on the provision of timely labour market information, demand driven skills development, modernization
of technology in training institutions, productivity management, occupational safety and health, youth
empowerment and harmonious labour relations.
Key emerging issues and challenges in the Sector that need to be addressed have been identified and a
detailed framework of projects and programmes developed to facilitate the realization of the Vision 2030
goals. These have been identified and sequenced to not only bring about high and sustainable economic
growth but also equitable and decent employment. The policies, legal and institutional reforms outlined
are geared towards providing suitable frameworks for achievement of the sector’s goals.
The implementation of this Sector Plan calls for concerted efforts from all stakeholders, both in the
public and private sectors. The government has pledged to support the process through funding and
policy guidance. Parliament will be relied upon to facilitate the enactment of the proposed legislations
and approval of policies outlined in this Plan. Social and development partners, and key stakeholders
in the private sector will equally be counted on to continue supporting programmes in the sector with
a view to achieving its overall goal of ensuring that every Kenyan has decent and gainful employment.
I am confident that this Plan will provide a solid basis for the sector’s contribution toward the achievement
of the objectives of the Kenya Vision 2030. Finally, I wish to take this opportunity to thank all those
from the Government, Social Partners, Private Sector and Development Partners who participated in
the development and finalization of this Sector Plan Report.
Hon. Samwel K. Kambi
Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Labour, Social Security and Services