The Ministry of Labour and Social Protection has reaffirmed its commitment to assisting occupational accident victims and dependents of deceased victims in getting a commensurate redress Cabinet Secretary (CS) Alfred Mutua has said.
In a speech read on his behalf by the Secretary of Administration at the Ministry Herman Shambi, during the commemoration of the 2025 World Day for Safety and Health at Work places held in Nanyuki town, the CS raised concerns that the Ministry may not be able to provide the requisite redress if it has no knowledge about the workplace accidents, most of which go unreported. "The incidents of occupational accidents that go unreported hamper the Ministry's plans that relate to the development of workplace accident preventive strategies and promotion of occupational safety and health at workplaces," Mutua noted.
The CS further urged all employers to be prompt in reporting occupational accidents and diseases for early investigations, possible compensatory remedies, and planning by the government. "The reporting of occupational accidents is a legal requirement that must be obeyed and adhered to.
But again as employers, let us also work towards ensuring the number of injuries at our workplaces reduces," he added.
