International development agencies will be required to reserve at least two-thirds of jobs for Kenyans to qualify for diplomatic privileges in proposed legal changes that also withdraw their legal immunity from contractual disputes, labour grievances and traffic offences.
The Privileges and Immunities (Amendment) Bill 2025 is seeking new criteria for awarding diplomatic privileges such as tax exemptions and legal immunities to foreign development institutions, charities and foundations such as Oxfam and Save the Children International.
