The Kenyan government, through the Youth Enterprise Development Fund, has spent Sh102 million to support at least 450 young Kenyans in securing employment opportunities in foreign countries.
This initiative, part of the government's broader labour migration strategy, includes covering travel, visa, and upkeep expenses, enabling disadvantaged youth to take up jobs abroad.
Speaking during a flagging-off ceremony of 30 young Kenyans headed to the United Arab Emirates at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Principal Secretary for Labour and Skills Development, Shadrack Mwadime reaffirmed the government's commitment to reducing unemployment - which currently affects more than five million Kenyans - by tapping into the global labour market. "It was the President's clarion call that, as the Ministry of Labour, we must access the international labour market and look for as many jobs as possible for our young people," said PS Mwadime.
To further assist job seekers, the PS pointed out that the government is offering migration loans of up to Sh300,000 through the Youth Fund, a move aimed at supporting those who have secured jobs abroad but face financial constraints related to pre-departure expenses like visa fees, air tickets, and medical tests.
