47 h. ago Inside Kenya’s push to meet new global labour market demands

Inside Kenya’s push to meet new global labour market demands  People Daily

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5 d. ago JKIA Labour Officers Arrested for Allegedly Demanding Bribes From Migrant Worker Agents

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested three Ministry of Labour officials stationed at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) for allegedly extorting money from agents who assist Kenyan migrant workers travelling to the Middle East. According to the EACC, its officers conducted a sting operation on November 30 after receiving credible intelligence. The operation involved one of the affected agents, who had 78 migrant workers scheduled to depart for various Middle Eastern countries. Investigators say the agent approached the three Labour officers at the JKIA labour clearance booth, where they allegedly demanded Ksh34,000 before clearing the group for travel. The post JKIA Labour Officers Arrested for Allegedly Demanding Bribes From Migrant Worker Agents appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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6 d. ago EACC arrests Labour Ministry Officials at JKIA Over alleged extortion scheme

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 1— The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested three Ministry of Labour officials stationed at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) for allegedly extorting agents who facilitate the travel of Kenyan migrant workers to the Middle East. The arrests, conducted on November 30, 2025, followed a report alleging that the officers routinely […] The post EACC arrests Labour Ministry Officials at JKIA Over alleged extortion scheme appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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2 w. ago Maraga Questions Kenya’s Labour Exodus as Ruto Defends Global Jobs Plan

Maraga Questions Kenya’s Labour Exodus as Ruto Defends Global Jobs Plan  Dawan Africa

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2 w. ago Mutua: Failed Drug Tests Blocking Kenyans From ‘Kazi Majuu’ Jobs

Labour Cabinet Secretary Dr. Alfred Mutua has dismissed reports that Kenyan youth recruited under the Kazi Majuu program at the Coast are stranded and unable to travel abroad. Speaking in Machakos on Wednesday, Mutua said the claims were misleading and did not reflect the program’s progress. According to the CS, the government shortlisted and fully funded 500 beneficiaries. Of these, 300 have travelled while 121 are yet to travel. He said another 84 applicants, who were already in possession of their visas, are expected to leave the country anytime soon. Mutua, however, revealed that a significant number of applicants are The post Mutua: Failed Drug Tests Blocking Kenyans From ‘Kazi Majuu’ Jobs appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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2 w. ago Kenya's Ruto Defends Labour Migration Policy Amid Rising Abuse Cases | Firstpost Africa

Kenya's Ruto Defends Labour Migration Policy Amid Rising Abuse Cases | Firstpost Africa  Firstpost

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2 w. ago Ruto Defends Kenya’s Labour Migration Policy Amid Abuse Concerns Abroad

President William Ruto has defended Kenya’s labour migration policy, highlighting its role in creating jobs for Kenyan workers and driving economic growth, even as public concern over worker abuse abroad intensifies. Speaking on Monday, November 17, at the opening of the 14th International Association of Refugee and Migration Judges (IARMJ) World Conference in Nairobi, Ruto outlined the government’s efforts to expand bilateral labour agreements and open more employment opportunities overseas. He highlighted recent deals with Germany and Austria and ongoing negotiations with Qatar as examples of Kenya’s push for “positive, orderly migration.” Ruto revealed that in the past two years, The post Ruto Defends Kenya’s Labour Migration Policy Amid Abuse Concerns Abroad appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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2 w. ago Kenya's key export was coffee but now it's cheap labour that is abused overseas

Kenya's key export was coffee but now it's cheap labour that is abused overseas  standardmedia.co.ke

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2 w. ago Koome touts strides in refugee, migration law as Kenya hosts global conference

Chief Justice Martha Koome has outlined major advances in Kenya’s refugee and migration jurisprudence and urged judges worldwide to defend the integrity of asylum systems amid rising global displacement. She spoke at the IARMJ World Conference in Nairobi.

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3 w. ago Atwoli Calls on Kenyans Abroad to Document Themselves and Avoid Foreign Risks

The Central Organization of Trade Unions (Cotu-K) has urged all Kenyan workers abroad to register with Kenyan Embassies, High Commissions, Consulates, or Permanent Missions in their countries of residence or employment. In a statement on Thursday, Cotu Secretary General Francis Atwoli emphasized that as Kenya increasingly positions itself as a labour-exporting nation, proper documentation of its workforce abroad is crucial for protection, support, and accountability. “It is a matter of importance that our workers abroad are properly documented and recognised through official government channels so that in the event of any challenges, emergencies or disputes, the Kenyan government can offer The post Atwoli Calls on Kenyans Abroad to Document Themselves and Avoid Foreign Risks appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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3 w. ago Kenya and Canada explore areas of cooperation in the labour mobility market

Kenya and Canada explore areas of cooperation in the labour mobility market  KBC Digital

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