Human Rights Policy Modern Slavery Statement and Supplier Code of Conduct

Last updated: September 2026

ARUSi respects the dignity, safety and rights of everyone affected by our work. We reject forced labour, trafficking, child labour, discrimination, harassment, exploitation and retaliation in our operations and supply chain.

1. Our human rights commitments

ARUSi will provide equal opportunity and will not unlawfully discriminate in recruitment, training, assessment, service delivery or access to programmes. Decisions will be based on legitimate and transparent criteria, with reasonable accommodation where required and practicable.
Workers are entitled to lawful terms, fair treatment, timely pay, rest, freedom from violence and harassment, and the right to raise concerns. ARUSi respects lawful freedom of association and collective bargaining. No identity document, wage or personal property may be retained to prevent a person from leaving work.
All work must be voluntary. ARUSi prohibits slavery, servitude, debt bondage, forced or compulsory labour, recruitment fees charged to workers, human trafficking, sexual exploitation and coercion. Workers must be free to leave employment after giving lawful notice.
ARUSi prohibits child labour and will not employ or use a child in work that is exploitative, hazardous, interferes with education or harms development. No person under 18 may perform dangerous work. Legitimate learning, observation or youth participation must be age-appropriate, safeguarded and consistent with Kenyan law.
Programmes involving children, learners, riders or communities will use respectful conduct, informed and age-appropriate participation, safe reporting channels and appropriate protection of personal information and images. The best interests of the child will guide decisions involving a child.

2. Modern slavery statement

ARUSi's services rely on instructors, programme personnel, consultants, venues, vehicles and motorcycles, protective equipment, printing, technology, road-sign materials, transport and other suppliers. Risks may arise through informal recruitment, labour subcontracting, low-wage or temporary work, construction or installation activity, security, cleaning, transport and material sourcing. ARUSi will focus due diligence on these higher-risk areas, contract for lawful labour practices, respond to warning signs and improve controls as its operations and supply chain develop.

3. Supplier Code of Conduct

Suppliers and delivery partners must comply with applicable law and this code. They must provide voluntary work, lawful wages and hours, a safe and healthy workplace, equal opportunity, freedom from harassment and a worker grievance route without retaliation.
Suppliers must not use forced labour, trafficked labour, debt bondage, recruitment-fee debt, retention of identity documents, child labour or hazardous work by anyone under 18. They must apply equivalent expectations to material subcontractors and labour agents.
Suppliers must prevent bribery, conflicts, fraud and money laundering; keep accurate records; protect confidential and personal information; avoid pollution; manage waste and hazardous materials lawfully; and obtain the licences and approvals needed for their work.
Suppliers must report serious safety events, suspected exploitation, trafficking, child labour, bribery or other material breaches connected to ARUSi work promptly. They must cooperate with proportionate verification and corrective action. ARUSi may suspend work, require remediation or terminate a relationship where a serious breach is confirmed or where a supplier refuses reasonable corrective action.

4. Due diligence and remedy

ARUSi will use proportionate screening, contract terms, worker or participant feedback, site checks and document review according to risk. If harm is suspected, ARUSi will prioritise immediate safety, avoid action that increases risk to the affected person, protect confidentiality, preserve evidence and involve qualified authorities or support services where appropriate. Remedy may include repayment of unlawful fees or withheld wages, safe referral, corrective action, contract consequences and steps to prevent recurrence. ARUSi will not rely on automatic termination where it would foreseeably worsen harm to workers or victims.

5. Reporting

Workers, learners, suppliers, community members and the public may report concerns to a supervisor, programme lead or legal@arusi.ke with the subject Confidential human rights concern. Reports may also be made to a labour officer, children's officer, police or another competent authority. ARUSi prohibits retaliation for a good-faith report and will provide an accessible reporting option where reasonably possible.

6. Governance and review

The governing body oversees this commitment. Management assigns responsibility, trains relevant personnel, records material concerns and reviews risk and progress at least annually. ARUSi will update this statement when its workforce, programmes, countries of operation, suppliers or legal duties change materially.

7. Applicable Kenyan Law

This policy is governed by the laws of the Republic of Kenya and will be interpreted consistently with all mandatory legal and regulatory requirements that apply to ARUSi. Relevant references include:

If this policy conflicts with a mandatory legal requirement, that requirement will prevail and ARUSi will update the policy as necessary.

8. Contact Us

If you have questions about this policy or wish to report a concern, please contact us:

Email: legal@arusi.ke
Address: P.O. Box 64469-00620, Nairobi, Kenya
Phone: +254 709 700 500