iii. setting up a Working Group to prepare the Prevention of Torture Bill to implement the CAT and Constitutional provisions on the absolute prohibition of torture; criminalization of torture and other cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment and has heavy penalties for contravention. Extractive Industries and the Environment 26. The Commission commends Kenya for: i. ii. iii. iv. v. having legislations safeguarding and protecting exploitation of natural resources and the environment which provide a legislative framework to manage and regulate the energy sector, and provide strategic oversight over all mining activities in the country; its Mining Strategy 2030 which uses the Africa Mining Vision as model framework to improve mining activities in the country; the establishment of the Environment and Land Court to hear and determine disputes relating to the environment and the use and occupation of, and title to land, and to make provision for its jurisdiction, functions and powers; the social and environmental impact assessment which enables participation of affected communities; and availing public hearings to enable people give their views about issues of compensation, as well as free and informed consent. Border Security 27. The Commission commends Kenya for: i. increased border security control including inter-agency officials such as Immigration Officials, Kenya Revenue Authority and the Security Organs that have enhanced border security by ensuring that those entering the country are vetted at the border; and ii. intelligence-led policing which has enabled better access to actionable information on impending attacks especially along the borders at the Coastal and Northern Kenya. III. Factors restricting the enjoyment of human rights guaranteed by the African Charter 28. Acts of terrorism in Kenya has seriously impeded the promotion and protection of human rights in the country. 29. The Security Laws (Amendment Act) of 2014 which inhibits the protection of human rights in the country, in particular freedom of expression. 9|P a g e