The Kenyan Cabinet has revealed that 105,367 Kenyans have found employment abroad since July 2023, with 16,943 approved for international job placements since January 2024.
This update follows a briefing on labour migration, underscoring Kenya’s growing role in the global workforce.
Kenya has signed bilateral labour agreements with Germany and Austria, facilitating direct job opportunities for Kenyan citizens.
Additionally, the Ministry of Labour has identified a range of countries actively seeking Kenyan workers, including Australia, Qatar, Canada, Saudi Arabia, Oman, the UAE, the United Kingdom, Kuwait, and Northern Ireland.
The opportunities available span a wide spectrum, from professional and skilled to unskilled roles.
Notable positions include placements for nurses, aged-care workers, and teachers specializing in science, mathematics, English, and physical education.
This diverse range of jobs highlights Kenya’s efforts to expand job prospects for its citizens in response to domestic job market challenges.
To further drive overseas recruitment, the Ministry of Labour has announced upcoming job recruitment events in all counties.
These drives aim to connect more Kenyans with international employers and help them navigate the requirements for overseas employment.
This surge in international job placements represents a significant opportunity for Kenyan workers seeking to improve their livelihoods.
The Ministry of Labour continues to advocate for safe and structured pathways to international employment, working closely with host countries to secure fair and beneficial agreements for Kenyan migrants.
Labor and Social Protection Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua this week announced that candidates who interviewed for Qatari state jobs at the Kenya International Convention Center (KICC) will be notified of their selection by phone call, not SMS, to prevent scams.
Mutua cautioned applicants to beware of fraudsters and clarified that appointment letters can only be collected at KICC.
This follows recent job interviews at KICC and Kabete National Polytechnic, which drew thousands of Kenyans in response to opportunities announced by the Ministry of Labour.
Security agencies are currently pursuing individuals behind misleading and fraudulent information targeting job seekers.
