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State commits to streamline current labour migration

Principal Secretary for Labour and Skills Development Shadrack Mwadime addressed the press on the labour migration placements for Kenyans on Jan 29, 2024. [Edward Kiplimo, Standard]

State Labour and Skills Development PS Shadrack Mwadime has stated that Kenya will secure bilateral agreements to protect its citizens working in foreign countries.

Mwadime refuted claims that the government is obsessed with sending Kenyans abroad before ensuring that the working environments in those countries are safe for them.

He said labour migration contributes to the growth and development of the country's economy, and the government will work to secure international positions for Kenyan graduates across various professions.

"When these Kenyans work in foreign countries, they invest back home where their families are, and that is how the government earns and fosters economic growth," said Mwadime.