By Dorothy Musyoka
Kenya made its voice heard at the International Labour Conference in Geneva, Switzerland, as the head of the Kenyan Delegation delivered remarks on the Director General’s report titled “Towards a Renewed Social Contract.”
The Conference sets the international labour standards and the broad policies of the ILO and it is held annually in Geneva
Amidst the backdrop of global discussions on Decent Work and Social Justice, the Kenyan delegation represented by Cabinet Secretary for Labour Florence Bore emphasized the necessity of renewing the Social Contract.
“We cannot continue to talk about Decent Work and Social Justice without renewing the Social Contract,” stated CS Bore.
The CS also stressed the urgency to revitalize and reconfigure existing labor and employment policies and programs for a just transition and sustainable development.
“We must revitalize and reconfigure exiting labour and employment policies and programmes for just transition and sustainable development,” she added.
The conference provided a platform for Kenya to advocate for a renewed commitment to social justice and decent work, echoing the sentiment that meaningful progress requires collective action and a reinvigorated Social Contract.
The session saw notable figures in attendance, including Mr. Shadrack Mwadime, the Permanent Secretary of Labor, Dr. Francis Atwoli, Secretary-General of the Central Organization of Trade Unions in Kenya, and Sis Jacqueline Mugo, Executive Director of the Federation of Kenya Employers. Government delegates from around the world also participated, lending their perspectives to the discussion.
As discussions continue, Kenya stands firm in its resolve to contribute to the global dialogue on labor rights and social responsibility.
The International Labour Organization (ILO) is dedicated to advocating for social justice and upholding globally acknowledged human and labor rights.
ILO remains committed to its original objective, asserting that achieving social justice is fundamental for enduring and widespread peace.