Tigania West:The Kenyan Government has urged young Kenyans seeking employment abroad to exercise due diligence, acquire necessary skills, and ensure proper documentation before traveling. This initiative aims to promote safe, orderly, and regular labor migration.
According to Kenya News Agency, Diaspora Affairs Principal Secretary Roseline Njogu emphasized the importance of providing information on overseas employment opportunities and support services directly to communities. This approach is intended to help young people make informed decisions and avoid falling victim to fraudulent recruitment agencies and human trafficking.
During a diaspora sensitization exercise held at Kianjai Primary School, as part of the third edition of the Kazi Majuu Football Tournament, Ms. Njogu highlighted the Government’s commitment to expanding opportunities for Kenyans abroad while safeguarding their rights and welfare. She stated that over 600,000 Kenyans have benefited from the Kazi Majuu program, which connects them with employment opportunities abroad and promotes safe labor mobility.
The Kazi Majuu initiative uses football and other community activities to engage young people on employment, skills development, and opportunities in the diaspora. Ms. Njogu noted that diaspora remittances have significantly contributed to the Kenyan economy, increasing by 25 percent from US$4 billion in 2024 to US$5 billion in 2025.
The football tournament brought together 59 teams and hundreds of young people from Tigania West. Participants received football kits and balls, while winners were awarded cash prizes. The event also served as a platform for the government and its partners to engage youth on safe migration, employment opportunities, and the dangers of fraudulent recruitment and human trafficking.
Government agencies and partners, including the State Department for Diaspora Affairs, Huduma Kenya, Premier Maritime Training Institute, Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), HAART Kenya, and Kenya Red Cross, participated in the event, providing information and services to the youth.
Ms. Njogu also met with Kenyans who had returned from the diaspora after benefiting from the Kazi Majuu program and young people involved in the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) program. She stressed the importance of bringing government services and opportunities closer to rural communities to ensure young Kenyans have access to accurate information before seeking employment abroad.
She encouraged the youth to verify recruitment agencies, acquire relevant skills, and understand employment terms and conditions before traveling. The government’s diaspora agenda focuses on expanding access to legitimate employment opportunities abroad while protecting the rights and welfare of Kenyans working outside the country.
