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Government steps up labour migration strategy with loans, training

Principal Secretary Labour Shadrack Mwadime address during flagging off to United Arabs Emirates on May 8, 2025 [Mike Kihaki, Standard]

The Kenyan government, through the Youth Enterprise Development Fund, has spent Sh102 million to support at least 450 young Kenyans in securing employment opportunities in foreign countries.

This initiative, part of the government's broader labour migration strategy, includes covering travel, visa, and upkeep expenses, enabling disadvantaged youth to take up jobs abroad.

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