Kenya and Germany have recently entered into a significant agreement aimed at fostering job opportunities for Kenyans overseas. The arrangement, known as the Comprehensive Agreement on Sharing of Labour, Talent, and Mobility, was formalized in Berlin. As part of this agreement, Germany has committed to facilitating the migration of skilled and semi-skilled Kenyan workers through a regulated and focused labour migration program.
In a statement released by the State Department for Diaspora Affairs via X, Roseline Njogu, the Principal Secretary for Diaspora Affairs, provided two key resources for Kenyans interested in pursuing employment in Germany.
She highlighted the following websites where potential job seekers can explore opportunities: https://make-it-in-germany.com/en/ and https://deutschland.de/de/arbeiten-in-deutschland. During an interview on Spice FM, Njogu emphasized the pressing demand for labor within German companies, a situation she attributed to the demographic compositions of the two nations.
“We have also worked on elements of the agreement concerning the recognition of Kenyan skills, accreditation, and certifications,” she explained.
Furthermore, she mentioned efforts to align various Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions, noting collaborations between an institution in Kirinyaga and one in Bremen.
Ps Njogu stated, “We are exploring ways to foster cooperation, co-learning, teaching, and exchange programs between these institutions.”
The Principal Secretary (PS) emphasized that the two nations will share skills and technology through various initiatives, creating promising opportunities. She highlighted that this collaboration will provide Kenyans with access to rewarding job prospects, competitive salaries, and valuable experiences.
PS Njogu noted that proficiency in the German language will be advantageous for individuals under the Kenya-German agreement, enhancing their chances to seize these opportunities. Germany has agreed to relax some of its immigration regulations, facilitating Kenyan workers’ entry into Europe’s largest economy.
In a statement made on Sunday, Njogu expressed that this agreement will strengthen collaboration and foster mutual understanding between the two countries.
“The implementation phase of this agreement is poised to commence, as Kenya looks forward to fostering deeper connections and enhancing cooperative ties with Germany,” she remarked. The PS pointed out that this new agreement will depart from previous labor arrangements that operated on a quota system, instead concentrating on aligning Kenyan skills with the demands of the German labor market.
Njogu asserted that Kenya possesses a diverse, highly trained, and entrepreneurial workforce capable of making substantial contributions to the global labor scene. “Unlike traditional quota-based bilateral labor agreements, this new framework is designed to effectively match Kenyan talent with the needs of the German labor market,” she stated.
Additionally, the agreement will establish a platform for cooperation and information sharing related to labor mobility, apprenticeships, educational training, employment needs, worker welfare, and processes concerning readmission and return.
