The International Labor Organization has made significant strides in promoting workplace compliance and protecting labor rights in Kenya's textile sector.

The efforts are part of the ILO’s All Hands in Kenya (AHK) project, which emphasizes the crucial role of efficient labor market institutions and robust legislation in fostering productive and harmonious employment relationships.

Recognizing the importance of effective dispute resolution and grievance handling, the ILO facilitated the development of a comprehensive Code of Practice for workplace compliance in Kenya.

This initiative saw collaboration among the Federation of Kenya Employers (FKE), the Central Organization of Trade Unions and the ministry of labor and social protection.

The Code of Practice offers clear definitions and terminologies for grievance handling, traces the evolution of grievance mechanisms in Kenya and outlines the relevant legal frameworks and international labor instruments, an ILO release said.

It also incorporates best practices, providing a valuable resource for collective bargaining and strengthening social partnerships.

Understanding that employment relationships inherently involve conflict, the Code of Practice aims to establish effective dispute prevention and resolution processes. These processes are essential for minimizing workplace conflicts and their negative consequences, contributing to a fair and equitable working environment.

The institutionalization of the Code of Practice marks a significant milestone in advancing workplace compliance in Kenya's textile sector, ILO said.