A/HRC/44/9 41. Gabon welcomed efforts made in the areas of trafficking in persons, food security, children’s rights and the rights of persons with disabilities. 42. Georgia noted that no executions had taken place since 1987 and expressed appreciation for the adoption of the Legal Aid Act (2016). 43. Germany expressed concern about discrimination against minorities and marginalized groups in the public sector. 44. Ghana expressed appreciation for progress achieved in protecting human rights. 45. Greece called on Kenya to address challenges regarding civil society space, gender equality and the combating of discrimination. 46. Haiti noted efforts made to improve human rights in the country. 47. Honduras congratulated Kenya for the implementation of recommendations from the previous review. 48. Iceland noted the steps outlined in the national report and hoped for their continued implementation. 49. India noted that the Big Four Agenda would promote socioeconomic rights. 50. Indonesia welcomed the implementation of various recommendations from the previous review, including the training of civil servants. 51. The Islamic Republic of Iran noted the reforms of the justice system and the police service. 52. Iraq welcomed the reporting by Kenya to treaty bodies and the programmes on housing and access to drinking water. 53. Ireland urged Kenya to work towards the full abolition of the death penalty. 54. Italy welcomed the efforts made since the previous review. 55. Japan noted the adoption of the National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights. 56. Kuwait noted the degree of attention given to the promotion of human rights, in line with the Sustainable Development Goals. 57. Kyrgyzstan welcomed the National Policy and Action Plan on Human Rights and the National Plan of Action for Children in Kenya. 58. Lesotho noted measures taken by Kenya to protect women and girls from sexual and gender-based violence. 59. Libya noted the efforts made by Kenya to abide by ratified treaties. 60. Malaysia noted that the national report had been a collaborative effort on the part of all stakeholders. 61. Maldives noted the efforts made to promote an effective and efficient judicial system. 62. Mali noted the measures taken in relation to vulnerable groups and welcomed the ratification of the Marrakesh Treaty to Facilitate Access to Published Works for Persons Who Are Blind, Visually Impaired or Otherwise Print Disabled. 63. Malta noted the progress made in the implementation of recommendations from the previous review. 64. Mauritania noted the positive strides made towards implementing recommendations from the previous review. 65. Mauritius encouraged Kenya to pursue its efforts to mainstream human rights in its socioeconomic development policies. 66. Mexico welcomed legislative reforms including the decriminalization of defamation. 5