The Kenya Kwanza administration aims to significantly boost the number of Kenyans working in Qatar from the current 67,000 to 300,000.
This announcement was made by Cabinet Secretary for Labour and Social Protection, Alfred Mutua, during a meeting with Qatar’s Labour Minister, Dr. Ali Saeed Samikh Al-Marri, on Sunday.
Mutua indicated that both countries are planning to amend the bilateral agreement signed in 2012 to facilitate the increased movement of Kenyan workers to Qatar.
“Our aim is to have labourers from various sectors, including teachers, nurses, artisans, and engineers,” he said, emphasizing the diverse range of opportunities available.
To streamline the process for those seeking employment in Qatar, Mutua announced plans to establish a visa center in Kenya.
This initiative is designed to eliminate delays in securing job opportunities in the Gulf nation.
Qatar is particularly interested in attracting skilled labor in areas such as information and communication technology (ICT), transportation, and education.
Minister Ali Saeed expressed Qatar’s commitment to sourcing highly skilled labor from Kenya.
“We discussed how to strengthen our relationship.
We’ll be signing a new memorandum to enhance these ties and ensure more Kenyans gain employment opportunities in our country,” he stated.
President William Ruto has prioritized creating job opportunities for Kenyans abroad.
Recently, he was in Germany, where he signed a labor mobility agreement that will allow skilled Kenyans to work in the country.
Additionally, he is actively seeking employment opportunities for Kenyans in Saudi Arabia and other nations, further expanding the horizons for Kenyan workers seeking jobs overseas.
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