Helping leaders understand how mental health fits within existing workplace policies and where the gaps are in Kenya's legal framework.
Kenya's Employment Act (2007) and the Occupational Safety and Health Act (2007) contain provisions that touch on worker welfare, but psychosocial hazards — stress, burnout, harassment — are largely absent from the legislation. Most organisations don't know what they're already required to do, let alone what best practice looks like.
Workplace Wellness Africa raises awareness among leaders about the current legal landscape and helps them understand where mental health can be accommodated within their existing structures.
We are building coalitions to lobby for legislation that gives Kenyan workers the right to disconnect from work communications outside of working hours. Always-on culture is a psychosocial hazard that affects sleep, family relationships, and long-term mental health.
This isn't about reducing productivity — it's about protecting the sustainability of the workforce.
Kenya's Occupational Safety and Health Act currently focuses on physical hazards. We advocate for the inclusion of psychosocial risks — workplace bullying, excessive workload, lack of autonomy — as recognised occupational hazards that employers have a duty to address.
Many organisations already have provisions they're not using. We help leaders understand:
Many workers — especially in informal employment — don't know their existing rights. We work to educate workers about the protections they already have and mobilise support for stronger legislation that covers the gaps.
We can help you understand where mental health fits within your current workplace policies and identify areas for improvement. No consultancy fees, no audits — just an honest conversation.