The government of Kenya through the Labour and Social Protection CS Dr Alfred Mutua has introduced new measures for those seeking job opportunities abroad.

At a joint meeting at the Kenya International Convention Center(KICC), the CS announced a raft of reforms aimed at improving the recruitment and deployment process for kenyans seeking employment abroad, among them the introduction of a new registration system for employment agencies.

“The renewal of registration certificates will be extended to a period of two years, a change from the current one-year renewal period.

This will be priced at Ksh 500,000 for two years or Ksh 250,000 per year with an option for a one-year renewal. These changes will take effect from September 23, and those currently holding renewal notifications can also benefit from this reform.

To ensure compliance, The National Employment Authority(NEA) has fully staffed its compliance section to enforce that new regulation” he said

The CS also added that the new reforms are aimed at adding to the number of deployments for Kenyan citizens stating that;

“The raft of measures is expected to streamline labour mobility for Kenyan citizens aligning with the government’s ambition to facilitate the deployment of between 5,000 to 10,000 Kenyans to work abroad each week.”

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