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New Bill seeks mandatory pre-departure training for Kenyans working abroad

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New Bill seeks mandatory pre-departure training for Kenyans working abroad

The National Industrial Training Authority (NITA) has outlined proposals for an Industrial Training Bill, 2026, to replace the Industrial Training Act of 1959. The draft would expand industrial skills development, certification and quality assurance, and introduce structured preparation for migrant workers before they leave for foreign jobs.

By David Bogonko Nyokang'i 24 Sep 2026

540,000 Kenyans found jobs abroad in four years, Mudavadi says

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540,000 Kenyans found jobs abroad in four years, Mudavadi says

The Prime CS maintained that the growing movement of Kenyan workers to international labour markets was creating new economic opportunities but also increasing the government's responsibility to protect migrants from exploitation, trafficking and unsafe working conditions

By Chrispho Owuor 16 Sep 2026

Judge reveals how fake overseas jobs are putting Kenyans at risk

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Judge reveals how fake overseas jobs are putting Kenyans at risk

Speaking on Radio Generation on Thursday, Makau said some Kenyans return from overseas after discovering that the jobs they were promised were very different from the work they were forced to do.

By David Abonyo 3 Sep 2026

Prime cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi when appeared before the Senate Labour and Social Welfare Committee in Parliament on 6th, April 2026.PHOTO/Musalia X

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Mudavadi heads to Saudi Arabia for talks on Kenyan workers and trade

The government said Mudavadi will push for stronger protections for Kenyan workers and improved labour standards as part of ongoing efforts to safeguard the rights and welfare of citizens employed in the Kingdom.

By Maureen Kinyanjui 3 Jul 2026

Kenya and Italy sign MoU on legal labour migration, skills and worker protection

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Kenya and Italy sign MoU on legal labour migration, skills and worker protection

The agreement includes measures intended to combat irregular migration through joint awareness campaigns and closer cooperation between the two countries

By Chrispho Owuor 2 Jul 2026

MPs demand action as complaints mount over treatment of Kenyans working abroad

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MPs demand action as complaints mount over treatment of Kenyans working abroad

NEA Director General Joseph Njue said labour migration continues to provide employment opportunities for many Kenyans while contributing valuable foreign exchange earnings through remittances.

By Maureen Kinyanjui 1 Jul 2026

MPs turn heat on diaspora affairs department over Kenyans facing trouble abroad

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MPs turn heat on diaspora affairs department over Kenyans facing trouble abroad

The concerns were raised during deliberations on a statement sought by Elgeyo Marakwet Woman Representative Caroline Ng’elechei regarding the death of a Kenyan woman in Australia shortly after relocating there.

By Maureen Kinyanjui 26 Jun 2026

MPs push for expanded NEA role to protect Kenyan migrant workers

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MPs push for expanded NEA role to protect Kenyan migrant workers

According to the MPs, a stronger NEA would help curb rogue employment agencies that charge job seekers exorbitant fees and expose workers to unsafe conditions abroad.

By Samuel Otieno 21 Jun 2026

Roseline Njogu, Principal Secretary, State Department for Diaspora Affairs, Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs when appeared before the National Assembly’s Diaspora Affairs and Migrant Workers Committee on 26th April,2026 in Parliament. PHOTO/DAVID BOGONKO NYOKANG’I.

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Kenya pushes for exhumation and return of migrant worker buried in Saudi Arabia

Diaspora Affairs PS Roseline Njogu told MPs Kenya is pursuing exhumation and repatriation of Jesca Kashutu Ziro, a Kenyan domestic worker buried in Saudi Arabia, outlining notifications, medical findings and diplomatic steps.

By David Bogonko Nyokang'i 26 May 2026