NAIROBI, Kenya Sep 15 \u2013 President William Ruto has announced that the first recruitment of Kenyans for skilled labour migration to Germany will take place on 27th September, responding to critics who have dismissed his administration\u2019s promises.<\/p>\n
The President returned to Kenya after a three-day visit to Germany, during which several labour agreements were signed with German officials at the Chancellery in Berlin. The agreements cover cooperation in promoting the fair mobility of skilled workers, students, and apprentices and exploring temporary migration for vocational education, training, and employment opportunities, including seasonal work.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhen I said Kenyans will secure job opportunities in Germany, some doubted me, but on Friday they saw our plan in action. Some Kenyans have already arrived, and on 27th September, we will have the first recruitment,\u201d Ruto stated.<\/p>\n
He assured that Kenya Kwanza\u2019s promises are not empty rhetoric, and emphasized his administration\u2019s commitment to delivering on its goals despite the challenges it faces. \u201cWe walk by faith because we see the possibilities. Some people don\u2019t understand me because they lack that vision,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n
The labor agreement with Germany was first discussed during German Chancellor Olaf Scholz\u2019s visit to Kenya in May 2023. While the exact number of Kenyans who will migrate under the deal remains unclear, German authorities have dismissed claims that 250,000 workers will be recruited.<\/p>\n
Germany\u2019s Federal Ministry of Interior clarified, \u201cThe agreement does not specify any numbers or quotas. Applicants must meet the requirements of the German Skilled Immigration Act.\u201d This was in response to reports from some media outlets that claimed the agreement would offer jobs to 250,000 Kenyans.<\/p>\n
The deal between Kenya and Germany also covers ethical recruitment, labour market information exchange, consular services, and measures to prevent irregular migration, human trafficking, forced labour, and exploitation. Both countries committed to setting up a Joint Implementation Committee, which will meet at least once a year to oversee the agreement\u2019s application and interpretation.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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