A/HRC/29/10 132. Norway acknowledged the important role of civil society in development and the commitment of Kenya to ensuring that extractive industries comply with human rights. 133. The Philippines noted with appreciation the expansion of human rights protection, and the progressive realisation of socioeconomic rights. 134. Poland acknowledged progress on legal and institutional frameworks for combating female genital mutilation. 135. Portugal commended cooperation with the special procedures of the Human Rights Council and noted the existing moratorium on the death penalty. 136. The Republic of Korea welcomed the new Constitution, which provides better protection and fulfilment of human rights as well as improvements in political and governance structures. 137. The Russian Federation commended judicial reform, the creation of the Judges and Magistrates Vetting Board and reform in the police and penitentiary system. 138. Rwanda commended progress on human rights since the first review of Kenya and appreciated its significant role in upholding the core values of the East Africa Community. 139. Senegal commended the significant progress of Kenya on human rights since its first review. It praised the “Vision 2030” initiative as important for promoting poverty reduction and economic development. 140. Brazil referred to the remaining challenges, including in the area of freedom of expression and association, and the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender persons. 141. Kenya stressed that it was in the process of enacting the amendment to the Children Act to increase the age of criminal responsibility from 8 to 12 years. As regards post electoral violence, various efforts had been made. Some prosecutions had been completed and others were pending in courts. Kenya also highlighted efforts addressing the issue of internally displaced persons and the enactment of the Victim Protection Act 2014 in line with the recommendations of the report of the Truth, Justice and Reconciliation Commission. On the issue of lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender persons, Kenya reported that a policy had been developed by the Ministry of Health specifically relating to them. Concerning indigenous peoples, measures had been taken to protect them and conflicts that had emerged had been settled within the law. Finally, Kenya thanked States and nongovernmental organizations for the very positive contributions they had made to its review. It assured them of its commitment to both the UPR and the United Nations human rights mechanisms. II. Conclusions and/or recommendations 142. The recommendations formulated during the interactive dialogue and listed below have been examined by Kenya and enjoy the support of Kenya: 142.1. Consider ratifying all outstanding international instruments and continue to domesticate such instruments (Lesotho); 142.2. Pursue efforts to adopt international human rights instruments to which the country is not yet a party (Nicaragua);  The conclusions and recommendations have not been edited. 13