NAIROBI, 2 February – The Ministry of Labour and Social Protection, through Cabinet Secretary Hon Simon Chelugui, has raised some reservations concerning the Employment (Amendment) Bill, 2021. He, however, observed that some of its provisions “will aid in bridging the gap in current labour laws.”

The amendment Bill, sponsored by Sen Samson Cherarkey, seeks to provide employees with the right to disconnect from employers outside prescribed working hours in the digital age and promote a healthy work-life balance. 

The National Assembly is scheduled to resume its Regular Sittings on Tuesday, 25th January, 2022 at 2.30 pm. This will mark the start of the Sixth and final Session of the 12th Parliament that commenced in August 2017. Notably and notwithstanding the provision of Standing Order 27 which provides that the regular Sessions of the House shall commence on the second Tuesday of February, the Sixth Session will commence 2 weeks prior, following the adoption of the Calendar of the House for 2022.