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NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 23 \u2013 Over 243,000 Kenyans have secured international job opportunities since September 2022, as part of the government\u2019s efforts to expand labor mobility through the “Kazi Majuu” initiative.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura highlighted significant employment gains in key sectors such as healthcare, agriculture, and construction. In the last two months alone, 12,000 Kenyans have successfully found jobs overseas.<\/p>\n

Mwaura noted that the government has finalized seven bilateral labor agreements with different countries, with two more pending signature.<\/p>\n

Additionally, negotiations are underway with 13 other nations, potentially paving the way for up to 2 million Kenyans to secure jobs abroad once all agreements are concluded.<\/p>\n

\u201cNegotiations are also underway with 13 additional countries, paving the way for up to 2 million Kenyans to secure jobs abroad once all agreements are concluded,\u201d Mwaura stated.<\/p>\n

President William Ruto has made labor export a key focus of his administration, describing it as a strategy to create more economic opportunities for Kenyans.<\/p>\n

Kenya already has labor agreements with countries like Germany and several Gulf nations.<\/p>\n

The government remains committed to fostering partnerships with more countries, aiming to provide even greater economic opportunities for Kenyans and supporting its long-term vision for job creation abroad.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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