The State Department increases awareness, provides consular assistance, advocates for rights, and establishes emergency response mechanisms to safeguard Kenyan workers.

The State Department supports Kenyans through the Skills and Expertise Division, which negotiates Bilateral Labour Agreements (BLAs), hosts job fairs, and verifies job offers. The Welfare and Rights Division handles repatriation and distress cases. The State Department also works closely with Kenyan Missions abroad to ensure that Kenyans are informed, protected, and supported.

This depends on the employer and the terms of the employment contract. Confirm these details before accepting a job offer.

Verify the legitimacy of the job offer through registered and licensed recruitment agencies. Ensure the job aligns with your skills, and understand the contract terms, including salary, working hours, and benefits. Check if the employer provides accommodation and travel arrangements and be aware of any facilitation fees. Familiarize yourself with the labour laws and cultural practices of the destination country.

Recruitment agencies may charge facilitation fees to cover essential costs like visa processing, flights, and travel. These fees should be transparent and verifiable online. Some jobs offer fully funded opportunities where the employer covers travel and accommodation expenses.

The division is interested in a wide range of skills and expertise across various sectors, including but not limited to sectors, including more.

The division is planning on employing a registration and profiling system where diaspora members provide information about their skills; qualifications, and areas of qualifications, and programs and surveys are conducted to ensure a comprehensive understanding of available skills.

Yes, the Skills and Expertise Division will organize programs, workshops, and initiatives to facilitate knowledge transfer. These include mentorship programs, skill-sharing events, and collaborative projects aimed at leveraging the expertise of diaspora members for the benefit of Kenya.

The State Department ensures that jobs offered to Kenyans comply with Kenyan labour laws and International Labour Organization (ILO) standards. Migrant workers must undergo mandatory pre-migration training and are encouraged to register with Kenyan Embassies. The Department has set up 24-hour helplines in different countries and a desk at JKIA to monitor departures and prevent trafficking or travel to banned labour destinations.

Yes, skilled professionals are encouraged to apply through pathways such as the Opportunity Card for Germany and the EU Blue Card. The neamis.go.ke platform offers a wide range of job opportunities for skilled professionals and tradespeople. Skills matching with the country of destination are also an important consideration when seeking opportunities abroad.

Absolutely. The Skills and Expertise Division encourages diaspora members to propose projects or initiatives aligned with their skills and expertise. The division will assess the proposals and provide support for viable projects.

Job opportunities vary and can include full-time, part-time, or seasonal employment.

The division is implementing monitoring and evaluation mechanisms to track the progress and impact of knowledge transfer initiatives. Feedback from both diaspora members and their counterparts in Kenya is actively sought and used to improve the effectiveness of future collaborations.

While financial support may be available for specific projects or programs, it depends on the nature of the collaboration and available resources. The division encourages diaspora members to discuss their needs and potential support during project proposal discussions.

The mapping of diaspora skills will enable targeted capacity-building initiatives of the Government of Kenya. By identifying experts willing to contribute to mentorship, training programs, and educational partnerships, Kenya can strengthen its human capital and institutional capacity. There are also opportunities to collaborate in CSR activities that will be initiated by the Skills and Expertise division