The Government Announces 254,312 Jobs Abroad: How To Apply
The government is working on to secure job opportunities for the unemployed Kenyans abroad.
During the 59th International Labour Day celebrations on Tuesday May 1, 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.
The Government Announces 254,312 Jobs Abroad: How To Apply
“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”, Bore said.
She added that this move not only aims to provide overseas opportunities but also to encourage the return of skilled workers with enhanced capabilities.
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.
The Government Announces 254,312 Jobs Abroad: How To Apply
She assured that the Ministry has put in place additional measures to ensure skills development is responsive to the labour market demand.
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.
The Government Announces 254,312 Jobs Abroad: How To Apply
