Overview
Article 232(1)(h) and (i) require representation of Kenya's diverse communities and equal opportunities for men and women, members of all ethnic groups and persons with disabilities. Article 27(8) sets the not-more-than-two-thirds gender principle, Article 54(2) calls for progressive realisation of at least five per cent representation of persons with disabilities in appointive bodies, and Article 56 requires affirmative action for minorities and marginalised groups. Section 65 of the County Governments Act requires that at least thirty per cent of entry-level vacancies be filled by candidates not from the county's dominant ethnic community, and section 7 of the National Cohesion and Integration Act, 2008 provides that no public establishment shall have more than one third of its staff from the same ethnic community.
Key activities
- Developing guidelines for diversity-sensitive recruitment and workforce audits.
- Promoting reasonable accommodation and accessible workplaces for persons with disabilities.
- Supporting internship, attachment and youth employment programmes.
- Collaborating with NCIC, NGEC and NCPWD on audits and capacity building.
- Promoting policies on sexual harassment, gender-based violence and workplace wellness.
Expected outputs and resources
Diversity and Inclusion Guidelines; Disability Inclusion Checklist; Gender Mainstreaming Toolkit.
Get involved
Browse related documents in the Resource Centre, or contact the Secretariat at info@cpsbforum.co.ke about this programme.