The inaugural meeting of the Joint Implementation Committee on the Comprehensive Migration and Mobility Partnership Agreement, between the Government of the Republic of Kenya and the Government of the Federal Republic of Germany, marked an important milestone in strengthening bilateral relations. Held in a hybrid format, the session was attended by Kenya’s Principal Secretary for Labour and Skills Development Principal Secretary, Shadrack Mwadime alongside the Principal Secretary for Diaspora Affairs, Roseline Njogu, together with senior officials and experts from both governments.
Kisumu played host to a vibrant gathering as Kenya welcomed delegates from across the continent for the African Regional Labour Administration Centre (ARLAC) Working Parties meeting. Held at the Imperial Sarova Hotel, the four-day forum brought together labour leaders and experts to deliberate on how African workplaces could be made more fair, safe, and productive for millions of workers.
Kisumu, Kenya, August, 2025 – Kenya has once again reaffirmed its leadership in labour standards across Africa by hosting the African Regional Labour Administration Centre (ARLAC) Working Parties meeting in Kisumu.Speaking during the official opening at the Imperial Sarova Hotel in Kisumu, Labour and Skills Develo
In a significant boost to the nation’s employment landscape, the Kenyan government has successfully secured 200,000 foreign job opportunities for its citizens since June 2024, according to Labour Principal Secretary Shadrack Mwadime. This initiative is part of a broader strategy aimed at creating one million jobs annually to combat the rising unemployment rate, which currently affects over 5 million Kenyans.