Nairobi: Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Dr Korir Sing’Oei has reiterated the government’s commitment to advancing plans to deploy more Kenyan youth workers abroad in the ongoing job creation strategy. The initiative, dubbed ‘Kazi Majuu’ (Jobs Abroad), aims to open up economic opportunities for Kenyans by facilitating their placement in countries with a high demand for various skills.
According to Kenya News Agency, Dr Sing’Oei stated that the government is actively negotiating bilateral labour agreements with multiple countries to secure employment opportunities for Kenyan youth. ‘The Kenyan market is not generating enough opportunities for our youth. That’s why the government is looking beyond our borders to help them secure meaningful employment abroad,’ he said. He also encouraged students in tertiary institutions to remain focused, passionate, and diligent in their studies to better position themselves for global opportunities.
On Tuesday, President William Ruto, while hosting leaders from the African Independent Pentecostal Church of Africa (AIPCA) at State House in Nairobi, revealed that his administration has facilitated overseas employment for 400,000 young Kenyans during the 1,000 days he has been in office. He appealed to the youth to embrace overseas job opportunities through the Kazi Majuu programme.
Dr Sing’Oei made these remarks during the commissioning of the electrification of Tuiyok Village in Kaptuktuk Sub-Location, Moiben Constituency, Uasin Gishu County. He was accompanied by Moiben Member of Parliament Prof. Phylis Bartoo and Energy PS Alex Wachira. The Sh220 million project is part of a broader government initiative aimed at powering 1,245 households across Moiben Constituency.
According to PS Wachira, the project seeks to bridge the energy access gap in rural communities, unlocking opportunities for economic empowerment, education, and improved quality of life in line with the government’s commitment to inclusive national development. Launched in June 2023, Kazi Majuu is an initiative of Kenya’s State Department for Diaspora Affairs designed to connect Kenyan job seekers with global employment opportunities.