A/HRC/44/9 111. The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela noted the ratification of the Marrakesh Treaty to Facilitate Access to Published Works for Persons Who Are Blind, Visually Impaired or Otherwise Print Disabled and housing programmes for people with low incomes, among others. 112. Uganda noted the ratification of the Agreement Establishing the African Continental Free Trade Area and the Tripartite Free Trade Area Agreement. 113. Ukraine noted the standing invitation to special procedures and the Big Four Agenda, among others. 114. The United Kingdom expressed concern about the limited progress made in ensuring the accountability of individual police officers. 115. The United Republic of Tanzania commended Kenya for the progress made since the previous review. 116. The United States offered to cooperate with Kenya on democratic values, human rights and fundamental freedoms. 117. Uruguay acknowledged the efforts made within the framework of Kenya Vision 2030 and the Kenya AIDS Strategic Framework. 118. Vanuatu acknowledged the positive impact of the 2010 constitutional reforms on human rights, among others. 119. Turkey noted the Building Bridges Initiative and efforts to fight corruption, and encouraged further initiatives for refugees. 120. Viet Nam noted the National Policy and Action Plan on Human Rights and the National Plan of Action for Children in Kenya. 121. Zambia stated that the implementation of recommendations from the previous review was commendable. 122. Zimbabwe noted the adoption of the Big Four Agenda and the introduction of policies. 123. Afghanistan expressed concern about attacks on persons with albinism, incidents of violence against women and children, and harmful cultural practices. 124. Algeria welcomed the ratification of the Marrakesh Treaty to Facilitate Access to Published Works for Persons Who Are Blind, Visually Impaired or Otherwise Print Disabled. 125. Angola noted the cooperation by Kenya with the human rights mechanisms. 126. Argentina expressed concern about the lack of progress in implementing the recommendations of the Truth, Justice and Reconciliation Commission. 127. Armenia encouraged Kenya to consider fully abolishing the death penalty. 128. Australia welcomed the efforts made by Kenya to build a political environment to better protect and promote human rights. 129. Austria noted the adoption of legislation, including the National Coroners Service Act and the Prevention of Torture Act. 130. Azerbaijan commended Kenya for having adopted the National Policy and Action Plan on Human Rights. 131. Barbados welcomed the efforts made to mainstream human rights education and training in the public sector. 132. Belarus noted with satisfaction the strengthening of national institutions and the legal framework for promoting human rights. 133. Belgium noted the efforts made by Kenya to improve access to justice and move towards the abolition of the death penalty. 8

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