254,312 jobs up for grabs abroad
The government says it will not relent in its efforts to secure job opportunities for Kenyans abroad.
Speaking Tuesday during the 59th International Labour Day celebrations, Labour and Social Protection Cabinet Secretary Florence Bore said foreign employment is on top of its agenda to tackle unemployment.
She disclosed that several bilateral labour agreements had been signed to facilitate Kenyans to work abroad.
So far, four Bilateral Labour Agreements have been signed, seven are in advanced stages and another 14 are in draft form.
“In the pursuit to address the high unemployment rate, the government has continued to engage with other Governments who have a high demand for labour through initiating negotiation of Bilateral Labour Agreements or Memorandum of Understanding to provide for safe and orderly Labour Migration. The aim is not only to provide overseas opportunities but also to encourage the return of skilled workers with enhanced capabilities” said Bore.
Additionally, Bore implored Kenyans to apply for the 254,312 active jobs advertised by Private Recruitment Agencies on the National Employment Authority website at www.neaims.go.ke.
She assured that the Ministry has put in place additional measures to ensure skills development is responsive to the labour market demand.
This has been made possible by the launch of the National Skills Inventory to map out the skills of all Kenyans seeking employment to enhance employability locally and abroad.
As at April 2024 a total of 30,237 job seekers had been profiled in the National Employment Authority Information Management System for the Skills Inventory.
The theme of this years’ celebration is “Kenyan Workers stand for advanced information technology, training to drive our digital economy,” which the CS says aligns seamlessly with the Bottom-up Economic Transformation Agenda 2023-2027 as it underscores the need for readiness to adapt to the changing world of work brought about by digitalization.
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